
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU42500
Troubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine
performance
WARNING
EWA10840
Keep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system.
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the compression.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
Check the ignition.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Remove the spark plugs
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.4. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.Check the battery lead connections,
and charge the battery if necessary.
DryWet
Operate the electric starter.

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
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fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug caps
and the spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bores.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto
the spark plugs, and then place
the spark plugs on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
WARNING
EWA10950
To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turning
the engine over.
4. Lubricate all control cables and thepivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the scooter so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-29.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the scooter.

SPECIFICATIONS
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Trail:
95.0 mm (3.74 in)
Front tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70R14 M/C 55H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D252F
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TH01F
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
160/60R15 M/C 67H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D252
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TH01R
Loading:
Maximum load:
XP500 188 kg (414 lb)
XP500A 183 kg (403 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
2
)Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm
2
)
Loading condition:
XP500 90–188 kg (198–414 lb)
XP500A 90–183 kg (198–403 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm
2
)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
14M/C x MT3.50
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15M/C x MT5.00
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
117.0 mm (4.61 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
×
quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W
×
1
Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W
×
1

INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) ............................ 3-11
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ......... 3-3
Acceleration and deceleration................... 5-2
Air filter element, cleaning....................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional).......................... 3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing .................. 6-35
B
Battery..................................................... 6-29
Brake fluid, changing .............................. 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking ...................... 6-24
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-10
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-10
Brake levers, lubricating.......................... 6-26
Braking ...................................................... 5-3
C
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-14
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-26
Chain drive oil ......................................... 6-14
Coolant.................................................... 6-15
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing.................................................. 6-6
D
Dimmer switch .......................................... 3-9
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed................................. 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-11
Engine stop switch .................................... 3-9
Engine trouble warning light...................... 3-3
F
Front and rear brake lever free play........ 6-22Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-23
Front fork, checking .................................6-27
Fuel ..........................................................3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...........5-4
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-12
Fuses, replacing ......................................6-30
H
Handlebar switches ...................................3-9
Hazard switch ..........................................3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-32
Helmet holder ..........................................3-15
High beam indicator light ...........................3-3
Horn switch ................................................3-9
I
Identification numbers................................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ...................3-18
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ..............3-4
Indicator and warning lights .......................3-3
K
Key identification number ..........................9-1
L
License plate light ....................................6-35
M
Main switch/steering lock ...........................3-2
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-2
Multi-function display .................................3-5
P
Parking.......................................................5-5
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass switch ................................................3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................6-3Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-11
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-22
Rider backrest, adjusting ......................... 3-15
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-4
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-14
Shock absorber ....................................... 3-17
Sidestand ................................................ 3-18
Spark plugs, checking ............................... 6-9
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer ............................................. 3-4
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch ................................................ 3-9
Steering, checking ................................... 6-28
Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-16
T
Tachometer ............................................... 3-5
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-33
Throttle cable free play, checking............ 6-19
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating .............................................. 6-25
Tires ........................................................ 6-19
Tool kit ....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting....................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting charts ............................ 6-36
Turn signal indicator lights......................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing .... 6-34
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing ..... 6-34
Turn signal switch...................................... 3-9