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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel
Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.3-13
Engine oil
Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-11
Chain drive oil
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-14
Coolant
Check coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage.6-15
Front brake
Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-23, 6-24
Rear brake
Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-23, 6-24
Throttle grip
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check cable free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.6-19, 6-25
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Brake hoses
Check for cracks or damage.
√√√√ √
Replace. Every 4 years
10
*
Wheels
Check runout and for damage.
√√√√
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*
Tires
Check tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
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12
*
Wheel bearings
Check bearing for looseness or damage.
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13
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Steering bearings
Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
√√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km
14
*
Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
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15
Sidestand, centerstand
Check operation.
Lubricate.
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Sidestand switch
Check operation.
√√√√√ √
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Front fork
Check operation and for oil leakage.
√√√√
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Shock absorber assem-
bly
Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
√√√√
19
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Fuel injection
Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization.
√√√√√ √
20
Engine oil
Change. (See pages 3-5 and 6-11.)
√
When the oil change indicator flashes (every
5000 km)
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. Every 5000 km
√
21
Engine oil filter cartridge
Replace.
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22
*
Cooling system
Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.
√√√√ √
Change. Every 3 years
23
Chain drive oil
Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Change.
√√√√
24
*
V-belt
Replace.When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes (every
20000 km)
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (
×
1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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er by removing the screw.
5. Open the reservoir cap, add cool-
ant to the maximum level mark,
and then close the reservoir cap.
CAUTION:
ECA10471
If coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water
or salt water since it is harmful
to the engine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion.
If water has been added to thecoolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of
the coolant will be reduced.
WARNING
EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
6. Install the coolant reservoir cover
by installing the screw.
7. Place the right floorboard mat in
the original position.
NOTE:
The radiator fan is automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
If the engine overheats, see page
6-36 for further instructions.
1. Coolant reservoir cover
2. Screw
1
2
1. Coolant reservoir cap
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.35 L (0.37 US qt) (0.31 Imp.qt)
1
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9Engine overheating
WARNING
EWAT1040
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the de-
tent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap
while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
NOTE:
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant
as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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SPECIFICATIONS
EAU2633J
Dimensions:
Overall length:
2235 mm (88.0 in)
Overall width:
775 mm (30.5 in)
Overall height:
1410 mm (55.5 in)
Seat height:
795 mm (31.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1575 mm (62.0 in)
Ground clearance:
130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2800 mm (110.2 in)
Weight:
With oil and fuel:
XP500 227.0 kg (500 lb)
XP500A 232.0 kg (511 lb)
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 2-cylinder
Displacement:
499.0 cm
3
Bore
×
stroke:
66.0
×
73.0 mm (2.60
×
2.87 in)
Compression ratio:
11.00 :1Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Dry sump
Engine oil:
Type:
SAE10W30 or SAE10W40
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO stan-
dard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.80 L (2.96 US qt) (2.46 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.90 L (3.07 US qt) (2.55 Imp.qt)
Chain drive oil:
Type:
SAE80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.70 L (0.74 US qt) (0.62 Imp.qt)
Cooling system:
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):
0.35 L (0.37 US qt) (0.31 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.50 L (1.59 US qt) (1.32 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Dry element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline onlyFuel tank capacity:
14.0 L (3.70 US gal) (3.08 Imp.gal)
Fuel injector:
Manufacturer:
AISAN
Model/quantity:
1100-87B60/1100-87B70
Spark plug (s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7E
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc automatic
Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
Spur gear/helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
52/32
×
36/22 (2.659)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
41/25
×
40/29 (2.262)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic type
Chassis:
Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
28.00 °