PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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9 Engine 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.
TIP
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 TIP.)
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
EAU2633P
Dimensions:
Overall length:
2195 mm (86.4 in)
Overall width:
775 mm (30.5 in)
Overall height:
1445 mm (56.9 in)
Seat height:
800 mm (31.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1580 mm (62.2 in)
Ground clearance:
125 mm (4.92 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2800 mm (110.2 in)
Weight:
With oil and fuel:
XP500 221.0 kg (487 lb)
XP500A 225.0 kg (496 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:
SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40
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:
SAE 80 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):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.48 L (1.56 US qt, 1.30 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline onlyFuel tank capacity:
15.0 L (3.96 US gal, 3.30 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:
Throttle body:
Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type/quantity:
ACW31-10/1
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
INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) .............................3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ..........3-3
Acceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter element, replacing ......................6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ........................3-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-34
B
Battery .....................................................6-27
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-23
Brake lever, front .....................................3-12
Brake lever, rear ......................................3-13
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-25
Braking ......................................................5-3
C
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-18
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-25
Chain drive oil ..........................................6-14
Coolant ....................................................6-15
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-5
D
Dimmer switch .........................................3-11
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-4
Engine idling speed .................................6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..............6-11
Engine stop switch...................................3-12
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-3
F
Front and rear brake lever free play ........6-21
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-22Front fork, checking ................................. 6-26
Fuel ......................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel gauge ................................................ 3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-15
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-29
H
Handlebar switches ................................. 3-11
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-31
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch.............................................. 3-12
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-23
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 bulb, replacing ........... 6-33
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-2
Multi-function display ................................. 3-6
P
Panels, removing and installing................. 6-7
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-11Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-3
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-14
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-21
Rear view mirrors .................................... 3-22
Rider backrest, adjusting......................... 3-19
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-5
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-18
Shock absorber assembly ....................... 3-22
Sidestand ................................................ 3-23
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-10
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer............................................. 3-4
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-12
Steering, checking................................... 6-27
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-20
T
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-32
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-18
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-24
Tires ........................................................ 6-19
Tool kit....................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-35
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing .... 6-32
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-11