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PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERPRINTED IN JAPAN
2001·7–0.9×1(E)
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4PT-28199-E7
OWNER’S MANUAL
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
XT600E XT500E
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of an XT500E/XT600E, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest
technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned
Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your
XT500E/XT600E. The owner’s manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and
maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible
condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATIONParticularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to
the motorcycle operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the
motorcycle.A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the motorcycle.A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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NOTE:
8This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain
with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
8Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this
manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there
may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If you have any ques-
tions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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wPLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS MOTORCYCLE.
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XT500E/XT600E
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2001 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, June 2001
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY2 DESCRIPTION3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE8 SPECIFICATIONS9 CONSUMER INFORMATIONINDEX
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