Yamaha XT660Z on a Long Trip to Magadan / Part 5 - Clutch Plates

[@johnroberts2290]

Great video Pavlin as usual. I've watched all your video with your mechanic and I think you are very lucky to know such a talented man. Please send him my compliments. Keep up with the good work. 👍🏍️

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thank you very much!

[@nabarungautam6995]

No other motovlogger make video like you. You show each n every little things . Thank you pavlin sir

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure! I do what I preach!

[@grahamsmith8122]

Pavlin, I speak Bularian and your friend said there was a mouse in the airbox that was squeaking. You need more cheese !

[@motorcycleadventures]

I will organize it!

[@tristan1983pio]

the mechanic under fierce pressure... the owner and couple thousands other viewers are watching him 😎hopfuly he is well paid 😉😉😉

[@motorcycleadventures]

True, he knows his jobe very well but for the first time he need to work in front of the camera. Even so, he did it without any problems!

[@tristan1983pio]

@@motorcycleadventures he seems to be a nice lad!!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@razur9065]

It’s hard to find a mechanic you can really trust, you have found a good one for sure!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@Schwabvucko]

Wow, No Hater! 💪👍 Thank you Pavlin and Patso! Great Job Patso! This man now's what he is doing 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

His name is Plamen (Patso). Thanks for taking the time!

[@pufifa]

It is always great to have a mechanic who knows what he is doing, to work on your bike. Good job! 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Couldn't agree more!

[@daveydoo3173]

So much love and care, a fine pampering for the Yamaha.. I find this so interesting...

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@9ictv2]

Great garage series Pavlin. Thanks again to your friendly and knowledgeable mechanic!

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@Tom-zg1vl]

You guys are always so calm! I cuss up a storm working on my bike...Great video. Thanks.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes we are, no reason to storm!

[@johna6968]

Very enjoyable series. The determination and Euros to keep this 660 going is amazing.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@alainremi267]

Thanks for the mechanic course! I have a 2010 MT03/660CC that uses the same engine as your XT660Z & although it has only around 30 000 km, sometimes I have the feeling that the clutch is slipping! I watch all KZbins concerning disk replacement but I haven't decided whether I was going to do it myself (?).

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad to help!

[@nazarreyaz7882]

Pavlin, I must say that your videos are informative, educational and also entertaining. As you said 'preparation is the key'. You are one of those rare persons who lead by example. This series of videos made me rethink all the preparations for my Central Asia trip in 2021. Have a wonderful trip as say Hi to your trusted mechanic. I guess behind every successful ADV rider there is a trusted mechanic!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Well said!

[@antoniocoutinho511]

All the minimum details make the difference, it's very important for ride safely.... Well done, Pavlin.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Very true!

[@chelmialouest_motorcycle3036]

Hello Mr. Pavlin. I was just wondering about not changing the clutch before going on another big trip, so there you go. Finally good news on the original parts. Nice work from Mr mechanic.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad to help!

[@satishvasane6812]

As I interested in mechanical, electronic engineering, I really enjoyed the video. thanks brother You have got really a good mechanic.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool, thanks!

[@artmchugh5644]

Learned my lesson years ago , before big trip , NEW chain !!! And sprockets Don't care how good it looks !! Hang on to the old one for when the trip chain wears out !!😎😎😎😎😄😄😄🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@motorcycleadventures]

No doubts about the chain and the sprockets.

[@WiltshireMan]

Great stuff Pavlin. Safe riding and trip in the new year

[@motorcycleadventures]

Happy new year!

[@Rider-zr7ix]

Another great video Pavlin. Thank You! :))

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@PLAN50]

Great for peace of mind for your trip. I did a general inspection after 150K and like yours, all within specs (with original clutch).

[@motorcycleadventures]

Great!

[@wnicklas]

Pavlin 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Ride safe and see you next time

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@rubickon]

Thank you this is really helpful

[@ahmedemin2987]

Great video Pavlin, Thank you so much.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@stewtube1240]

Great job Potso ?? ( not sure of the mechanics name ) Thank you for letting your working life being invaded so that we all could engine watching the repairs . He was very patient with taking his time to let your shoot and explain stuff along the way !

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@jamesconstant4861]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@brucekendall52]

If the bike is ridden with respect it will last irrespective of the brand.Your bike is in good nick because of its rider plus yamaha components also help.I don't think you are ever going to need a new bike?You have one already.Thks again.

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is my proven working horse, but nothing lasts forever!

[@grhmnz4648]

These garage videos are always enjoyable to watch . It isn't always easy to find a great mechanic that you can trust . In your location Pavlin you have a great mechanic . When your bike gets to say 180,000 klm or more ,do you think that you would go through the process of fitting new piston rings in the engine ?

[@motorcycleadventures]

We will see, I don't have plans to change it for now. The bike will eventually go over this mileage when I comeback.

[@ProtoMan137]

I did the exact same on my Honda... Disassembled everything, bought new clutch plates. And only swapped the springs. I only had a wear of 0.1mm where something like -0.6 or so was allowed. The metal discs were worn even less, 0.05mm or so.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@teneretraveller8980]

I thought the whistling was the turbo?... Top mechanic, and again another example of how right Yamaha got this bike. Excellent series, gives me a lot of confidence in my own thumper. Might be worth sharing the address of your mechanic in case anyone travelling that way needs a good mechanic. As long as he is happy with this, obviously. Happy travels

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure! The address is in the description of the video.

[@spikeccx]

Very good and yes short fast rides or drives in car are very bad for engine Not suprised with clutch springs and most people over look that problem 1000s ov uses they doo weaken and often cause of clutch slip , i know as my bike has tune and is putting 150 hp to back wheel , its had 2 clutches in 30k miles so now on comp clutch pack and springs , like your garage videos .....

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, Chris!

[@Yamalover78]

Nice one. 👌🏻

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for the visit!

[@spikeccx]

O and that whistle or wizzing noise is the primary drive to the clutch As it wheres it will have tiny clearance when its cold , should reduce or disappear as clutch gear ring gets warm/hot and expands a littel , the gears are very tight when new and its often hard to remove or unmesh the gear rings , saw yours sliped out easily

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is the same when it is warm.

[@SergiuGabor]

Interesting episode!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@Antotheadventurer]

Thanks for sharing..

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@JustAbout862]

Thanks for Video👌Yamaha is a beast.No luck for green ninja still in a garage🤭

[@motorcycleadventures]

Removed today.

[@DragosRDS]

Great video as usual :) I saw your back tire is Mitas. Wich type ? Thank you

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, correct. Mitas 07+

[@JC-PifPaf]

Good job Mr. Plamen!!! Pavlin, will you now reconsider your tools&spares setup (gasket, clutch plates). Have you already solved your electric problems (was it just a short loop to the frame)? As usual great video!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Working on it!

[@ger13nunyah56]

This is the way

[@motorcycleadventures]

I agree!

[@ruezi12]

Really good quality after 90tsd km... how much oil does the XT need for 1000km?

[@motorcycleadventures]

About 200-300 gr per 5-6000km and only if I ride over 120km/h

[@dahongpalaysfca5664]

Ready to roll

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes! I cannot wait!

[@tapin13]

Maga... WHAT? 0-))) When? Good target man!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@eugeniodesantiago6640]

5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ mechanic Hard to come by.

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@maxxdedw]

Hi! I have buy my xt660z with 58000km, and I wonder what I have to do or maintenance ? I saw on the manual the wheal bearings but it's ok. I think of new spark, change oil and filter, check the valve and change the chain and sprockets, and do the mod on the cushdrive with a inner tube. What do you think of this ? You're a real XT660Z expert

[@motorcycleadventures]

Just check them out and change what is necessary.

[@SsiolisP]

Have a great year Pavlin. You are no doubt an extremely experienced rider and therefore I would like to ask you a question. Having watched your trips I can with all confidence say that you are a well disciplined rider in terms of safety and planning. We share the same philosophy when it comes to riding, that being planning ahead, sticking diligently to the schellude, but most importantly riding safe not fast. That said, I was wondering, is it possible to safely ride 1000 Km (on European highways) per day for three continuous days in order to reach a desired country?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, it is possible and I have done it many times without even exceed the speed limits. The longest day that I ever had was 1350km from Germany to Bulgaria. I crossed the whole of Europe and even half of Romania before I went to sleep. A few years ago, on the way to Mongolia, I rode in Russia for 8 days 950km per day, without any highways. On the way back it was for 7 days. So yes, it is possible but definitely not a pleasure and I will not recommend it!

[@SsiolisP]

@@motorcycleadventures "I have done it many times without even exceed the speed limits." is exactly what I was hoping for and it really means alot to me to hear this coming from a professional rider whom I trust to be pragmatical and down to earth in his approach to motorcycle matters. Your advice is noted and is extremely helpful in deciding the planning for a trip from the Ionian Sea, up to the Scandinavian Peninsula. The Nordic lands being the goal of the trip, I do not want too many days to be wasted crossing mainland Europe. Yes definitely not a pleasure, only necessary as a means to cover a large distance in order to reach a desired destination. Much like you did when you "flew" through Poland, Ukraine, Russia and Kazakhstan on your trip to reach Mongolia. And Pavlin, listen, it's not my intention to fill you with sugarcoated compliments. I truly believe that the advice given by you is straight forward, empirical information which relate to the real, every day circumstances and needs of a real, every day rider. Most other motorcycle channel's advice begins with expensive, unnecessary motorcycle add-ons, and ends with merc T-shirts, transforming every day Joe into a circus rider full of balloons. Not you, and your old trusty Tenere is a testament to that. Thank you.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure! Good luck on your trip!

[@DiscoveryMotoADV]

Very cool to see the behind the scenes of getting the bike ready for an epic journey. Question for you: what are your thoughts on battery for a trip like this? Lithium or lead?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Lead! I replaced mine this year in Ukraine.

[@DiscoveryMotoADV]

@@motorcycleadventures hah! Clear answer. Why such a strong preference for lead? I need a New battery and am drawn by the weight and performance characteristics of lithium. In my case it’s also almost the same price as the stock africa twin battery. My main reluctance is that if it does drain on a long ride, it can’t be jumped and is less likely to recover. Is that why you prefer lead as well?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, also, if for any reason your stator exceeds the necessary power 14.4 v the battery will finish.

[@mototakahe836]

Did you locate that chirruping sound? Oh and a very happy new year Mr Pavlin. I hope it is super adventurous for you.

[@motorcycleadventures]

No, we did not but I don't mind now becuase the main parts are fine.

[@Janberk.E]

hi Pavlin, i wonder your bike's piston and cylinder condition. How's your oil consumption at this km? How many ml for 1000 km?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Not much. Until 4000km from the oil change almost nothing. Than starts slowly and increase when I twist over 110km/h. I would say 200-300 gr for 2000km.

[@mithunkartha]

It is whistling because it's well past retirement 😉.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Could be!

[@jans.4157]

I have the same model, i changed the clutch springs after 120k, but not the clutch plates they where like yours 0,1mm less than stock.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@umeshofficial13]

Are you traveling from BAM and Old summer road?

[@motorcycleadventures]

I might try it depends on the weather. I will think about it when I get there.

[@Kapostinss]

Pavlin! can you please say how many kms your rear tyre passed?

[@motorcycleadventures]

About 8,000

[@martinlazarov9194]

Здравей бих искал да те питам нещо относно Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere 1993 При натискане на съединителя на място се чува някакво тракане. Когато го пуснеш спира. Имаш ли представа от какво може да е това и ако да скъп ли е ремонта. Много ще съм ти благодарен ако отгоевориш.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Вероятно е касетата на съединителя, но най-добре отиди при качествен механик.

[@martinlazarov9194]

@@motorcycleadventures Благодаря за отговора

[@gauthamabhiramavadhani3221]

Happy new year 🥳 to you and all viewers 🥳

[@motorcycleadventures]

Same to you!

[@satishvasane6812]

Thanks brother

[@pietervanderlinde1654]

Hi did you find out what that whistling sound was?

[@motorcycleadventures]

I didn't!

[@johnmortison5763]

It's hard to judge the "whistling" sound on a video, but since the engine has a lot of straight cut gears, it might just be normal gear meshing noise. I've heard several bikes whose primary drive gears make a similar noise.

[@motorcycleadventures]

It started maybe a year ago.

[@MrTeriyakiman]

He's in so much trouble when his girlfriend notices that he's using her vest as an oil rag!

[@motorcycleadventures]

He will be fine!

[@maxdesignro]

👏👏👏👍👀

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time again!

[@DavidsWorkshop]

It's an aesy job, but you need specialized tools. 🔨 🔧

[@motorcycleadventures]

Not really!

[@spikeccx]

I was going to say that....lol

[@DavidsWorkshop]

@@motorcycleadventures You need a tool to block the rotation. I mean, it's not a common tool. Nice video!

[@motorcycleadventures]

You don't need to remove the bascet to replace the clutch plates. We did it just to be sure that everything behind is ok.

[@spikeccx]

@@motorcycleadventures yes i know , and i know why you did was to check the plastic gears. Your macanic friend looks like he knows what he is dooing And pav i have had many bikes in many bits ....😎

[@pedromachadinho8433]

i Dint hear nating rong on bike with tht many Km Pavlin sr !

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is what it is!

[@keithdemers6068]

If your first or last clutch plate is offset and you put it in wrong, your clutch will fully engage all at once when you try to gently let it out having the same results as "DUMPING THE CLUTCH". Don't ask how I know. Info in case someone was wondering what would happen.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@frankspencer5368]

And the Yamaha Minarelli partnership is over, we never going to see a thoug engine like this again. Minarelli is back in Italy whit Fantic, making "sustainable mobility. 🤣

[@motorcycleadventures]

When someone said that it is over with a spesific brand or model another option is coming.

[@ortegawalls2822]

Very nice 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

[@motorcycleadventures]

Many many thanks