ATHENA Cylinder Head Gasket for YAMAHA XT 660 and APRILIA PEGASO 650 2004-2012

The ATHENA S410010001011 head gasket is designed for YAMAHA XT 660 and APRILIA PEGASO 650 from 2004 to 2012. The head gasket seals between the cylinder head and the cylinder: it holds in the combustion pressure and, depending on the engine, the coolant. Crushed when tightened, it can never be reused.

Specifications

• Brand: ATHENA
• Manufacturer part number: S410010001011
• EAN code: 8051757119219
• Weight: 50 g

When to replace it?

• Loss of compression, less lively engine.
• Black marks or hissing at the head/cylinder joint.
• Coolant level dropping, bubbles in the radiator.

Every time the cylinder head is removed, and therefore at every piston change.

Fitting tips

1. Clean the cylinder head and cylinder faces without scratching them.
2. Fit the gasket dry, the right way round, centred on the studs and the coolant holes.
3. No sealant on the gasket.
4. Tighten the cylinder head in a criss-cross pattern, in several stages, to the manufacturer's torque.
5. Refill the coolant and take the opportunity to replace the spark plug.

Why ATHENA?

Athena, an Italian company founded in 1973 near Vicenza, designs gaskets, pistons and cylinder kits for motorcycles. An OEM supplier to KTM, Ducati, Fantic, Piaggio and Triumph and a partner of the MXGP world championship, it develops its parts on the test bench and on the track with racing teams.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Top-end gasket kit : ATHENA P400010600026 · ATHENA S410010006019
• Piston : see the selection
• Coolant : LIQUI MOLY 1 L · TWIN AIR
• Spark plug : NGK

Frequently asked questions

Is the gasket enough to refit the cylinder head?
It replaces the head gasket only. If you also remove the cylinder, go for a complete top end gasket kit instead.

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
APRILIA PEGASO 650 2009
APRILIA PEGASO 650 2008
APRILIA PEGASO 650 2007
APRILIA PEGASO 650 2006
APRILIA PEGASO 650 2005
YAMAHA XT 660 2012
YAMAHA XT 660 2011
YAMAHA XT 660 2010
YAMAHA XT 660 2009
YAMAHA XT 660 2008
YAMAHA XT 660 2007
YAMAHA XT 660 2006
YAMAHA XT 660 2005
YAMAHA XT 660 2004