XT660 - fuel tolerance (and big tanks)

**andybee** · #1 5 Jul 2005

Hi - I fancy an XT660R as my next adventure bike, but I'm wondering (being fuel injected) as to how it might cope with poor fuel - or leaded.

Also, does anyone know if you can get a 'big' tank yet for this model?

thanks - Andy

**Steve Pickford** · #2 5 Jul 2005

It's not the fuel injection that determines fuel (in)tolerance, it's down to whether it's got a Catalytic Convertor fitted and ignition timing etc.

The Cat will die if you use leaded fuels.

If the 660 has a high compression ratio, you'll need reasonable fuel.

Contact Yamaha & ask their opinion.

Not heard of a big tank being available for the 660?

**indu** · #3 6 Jul 2005

Actually there is an aftermarket 28 ltrs capacity fuel tank available for the XT660R

http://www.off-the-road.de/enduro/zu...xt660_eng.html

Doesn't look half bad with the larger tank fitted either.

BTW: This German company has a lot of special parts for the XT660R/X, from centre stand and skidplates to luggage systems and exhaust pipes. At least everything an overlander would like to have on his/her XT660.

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**andybee** · #4 8 Jul 2005

Hi Guys - thanks for the help. I've chickened out of getting a cat-equipped, injected modern thing and have opted to go for a TT600RE instead. Pick it up this afternoon - can't wait!

Cheers.

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