2000 YAMAHA XT500E lock

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DESCRIPTION
2-3
14.Clutch lever (page 3-4, 6-18)
15.Left handlebar switches (page 3-3)
16.Speedometer (page 3-2)
17.Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
18.Tachometer (page 3-3)19.Right handlebar switches (page 3-4)
20.Front brake lever (page 3-5, 6-18)
21.Throttle grip (page 6-24)
22.Fuel tank cap (page 3-6)
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Controls/Instruments
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONSMain switch/steering lock.......................................................................3-1
Indicator lights.......................................................................................3-2
Speedometer.........................................................................................3-2
Tachometer...........................................................................................3-3
Handlebar switches...............................................................................3-3
Clutch lever............................................................................................3-4
Shift pedal..............................................................................................3-5
Front brake lever...................................................................................3-5
Rear brake pedal...................................................................................3-5
Fuel tank cap.........................................................................................3-6
Fuel........................................................................................................3-6
Fuel cock...............................................................................................3-7
Starter (choke) Ò
1Ó...............................................................................3-8
Seat.......................................................................................................3-9
Helmet holder........................................................................................3-9
Rear shock absorber adjustment.........................................................3-10
Sidestand.............................................................................................3-11
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check.............................................3-12
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3-1
ON
OFF
LOCK
P
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Main switch/steering lockThe main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
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ON
Electrical circuits are switched on.
The engine can be started. The key
cannot be removed in this position.
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OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
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LOCK
The steering is locked in this position
and all electrical circuits are switched
off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
To lock the steering, turn the handle-
bars all the way to the left. With the
key at ÒOFFÓ, push it into the main
switch and release it, turn it counter-
clockwise to ÒLOCKÓ and remove it.
To release the lock, turn the key to
"OFF".
EW000016
wNever turn the key to ÒOFFÓ or
ÒLOCKÓ when the motorcycle is
moving. The electrical circuits will
be switched off which may result
in loss of control or an accident.
Be sure the motorcycle is stopped
before turning the key to ÒOFFÓ or
ÒLOCKÓ.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillight and auxiliary light
come on but all other circuits are off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to Ò
.
Ó.
Do not use this position for an
extended length of time as the bat-
tery may discharge.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Push2.Turn
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel tank capTo open
Insert the key and turn it 1/4 turn
counterclockwise. Turn the cap 1/3
turn counterclockwise and remove it
from the tank.
To close
Put the cap in the filler neck and turn
it 1/3 turn clockwise. Lock the cap by
turning the key 1/4 turn clockwise,
and remove the key.1.Unlock
2.Open
NOTE:
The tank cap cannot be reinstalled
unless it is unlocked. The key must
remain in the cap until the cap is
properly installed and locked onto the
fuel tank.
EW000023
wBe sure the cap is properly
installed and locked in place
before riding the motorcycle.
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1.Filler tube
2.Fuel level
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bot-
tom of the filler tube as shown in the
illustration.
EW000130
wDo not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may
overflow when the fuel heats up
later and expands.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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When reinstalling the seat, insert the
projections on the front of the seat
into the holders, then tighten the
bolts.NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is securely
fitted.
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Helmet holderTo open the helmet holder, insert the
key in the lock and turn it as shown.
To lock the helmet holder, replace
the holder in its original position.
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wNever ride with a helmet in the hel-
met holder. The helmet may hit
objects, causing loss of control
and possibly an accident.1.Helmet holder
2.Open
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SeatTo remove the seat, remove the
bolts.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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9 Shortening spring set length
increases spring preload, length-
ening spring set length decreas-
es spring preload.
EC000015
cCNever attempt to turn an adjuster
beyond the maximum or minimum
setting.3.Tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
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cCAlways tighten the locknut against
the spring adjusting nut and tight-
en the locknut to the specified
torque.
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1.Measuring distance ÒAÓ
Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance ÒAÓ = 248.5 mm
Standard:
Distance ÒAÓ = 243 mm
Maximum (hard):
Distance ÒAÓ = 237.5 mm
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
42 Nm (4.2 m
0kg)
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b
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Rear shock absorber
adjustmentThis shock absorber is equipped with
a spring preload adjuster. Adjust
spring preload as follows.
1.Loosen the locknut.
2.Turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion ato increase spring preload
and in direction bto decrease
spring preload. The spring pre-
load is determined by the spring
set length.1.Locknut
2.Adjusting nut
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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wThis shock absorber contains
highly pressurized nitrogen gas.
Read and understand the following
information before handling the
shock absorber. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for
property damage or personal
injury that may result from improp-
er handling.8 8
Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylinder assembly.
8 8
Do not subject the shock
absorber to an open flame or
other high heat source. This
may cause the unit to explode
due to excessive gas pres-
sure.
8 8
Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
8 8
Take your shock absorber to a
Yamaha dealer for any service.
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SidestandThis model is equipped with an igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. The motor-
cycle must not be ridden when the
sidestand is down. The sidestand is
located on the left side of the frame.
(Refer to page 5-1 for an explanation
of this system.)
EW000044
wThis motorcycle must not be oper-
ated with the sidestand in the
down position. If the stand is not
properly retracted, it could contact
the ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss of
control. Yamaha has designed into
this motorcycle a lockout system
to assist the operator in fulfilling
the responsibility of retracting the
sidestand. Please check carefully
the operating instructions listed
below and if there is any indication
of a malfunction, return the motor-
cycle to a Yamaha dealer immedi-
ately for repair.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Clutch lever free play
adjustmentThe clutch lever free play should be
adjusted to 10 ~ 15 mm.
1.Loosen the locknut at the clutch
lever.
2.Turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction ato
increase free play or in direction
bto decrease free play.
3.Tighten the locknut at the clutch
lever.
If the specified free play cannot be
obtained, proceed with the following
steps.1.Locknut
2.Adjusting bolt
3.Free play
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4.Loosen the locknut at the clutch
lever.
5.Turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction ato
loosen the cable.
6.Loosen the locknut at the
crankcase side.
7.Turn the adjusting nut at the
crankcase in direction ato
increase free play or in direction
bto decrease free play.
8.Tighten the locknut at the
crankcase and the clutch lever.1.Adjusting nut
2.Locknut
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Front brake lever free play
adjustmentThe free play at the front brake lever
should be 2 ~ 5 mm.
1.Loosen the locknut.
2.Turn the adjusting bolt in direc-
tion ato increase free play or in
direction bto decrease free
play.
3.After adjusting, tighten the lock-
nut.
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1.Locknut
2.Adjusting bolt
3.Free play
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