TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
................. 1-1
Further safe-riding points ................ 1-5
DESCRIPTION
.................................. 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instruments................. 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
....................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system ......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................ 3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............ 3-3
Speedometer .................................. 3-5
Fuel gauge ...................................... 3-5
Coolant temperature gauge ............ 3-6
Multi-function display ...................... 3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ............. 3-11
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-11
Front brake lever .......................... 3-13
Rear brake lever ........................... 3-13
Rear brake lock lever .................... 3-14
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-16
Fuel ............................................... 3-17
Catalytic converter ........................ 3-18
Seat .............................................. 3-19
Adjusting the rider backrest .......... 3-19
Helmet holder ............................... 3-20
Storage compartments ................. 3-21
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-22Shock absorber assembly ............ 3-23
Sidestand ..................................... 3-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-24
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-2
Braking ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Chain drive oil .............................. 6-13
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-16Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels ................................. 6-19
Front and rear brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-20
Adjusting the rear brake lock
lever cable ................................ 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-24
Checking the front fork ................. 6-25
Checking the steering .................. 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-26
Battery .......................................... 6-26
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-28
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-30
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-31
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb ................................... 6-31
Rear turn signal light bulb ............. 6-32
DESCRIPTION
2-2
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Right view
2
6
5
7
1
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1. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
2. Air filter element (page 6-16)
3. Battery (page 6-26)
4. Fuses (page 6-28)
5. Coolant level check window (page 6-14)
6. V-belt air filter element (right)
7. Centerstand (page 6-24)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-28
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
EAU46310
Replacing the fuses
The main fuse and the fuse box, which
contains the fuses for the individual cir-
cuits, are located under panel B. (See
page 6-6.)
1. Remove panel B. (See page 6-6.)
2. Remove the rubber cover shown
by removing the quick fasteners.
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amperagerating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]
For XP500For XP500A
For XP500
1. Quick fastener
2. Rubber cover
21
1
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
1
2
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
1. Fuse box
1
21
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-29
2
3
4
5
67
8
9 For XP500A For XP500 For XP500A
1. Fuse box
2. ABS solenoid fuse
3. ABS motor fuse
1
3
2
1. Headlight fuse
2. Ignition fuse
3. Backup fuse (for clock and rear storage
compartment light)
4. Radiator fan fuse
5. Fuel injection system fuse
6. Signaling system fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. Parking lighting fuse
7
7 7 8
123456
1. Headlight fuse
2. Ignition fuse
3. Backup fuse (for clock and rear storage
compartment light)
4. Radiator fan fuse
5. Fuel injection system fuse
6. Signaling system fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. ABS control unit fuse
9. Parking lighting fuse
10.Spare fuse
7
7 7 9
1
810
23456
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU23763
Replacing the headlight bulb
This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
NOTICE
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
2. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out bulb.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
XP500A 5.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
XP500A 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
XP500A 20.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1
2
SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W
×
2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W
×
2
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W
×
1
Meter lighting:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED x 2
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS warning light:
XP500A LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 AABS control unit fuse:
XP500A 5.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
XP500A 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
XP500A 20.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) ............................ 3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ......... 3-4
Acceleration and deceleration................... 5-2
Air filter element, replacing ..................... 6-16
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................ 3-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing .................. 6-33
B
Battery..................................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing .............................. 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking ...................... 6-22
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-13
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-13
Brake levers, lubricating.......................... 6-24
Braking ...................................................... 5-3
C
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-18
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ...................................... 6-24
Chain drive oil ......................................... 6-13
Coolant.................................................... 6-14
Coolant temperature gauge ...................... 3-6
D
Dimmer switch ........................................ 3-12
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed................................. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-10
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-12
Engine trouble warning light...................... 3-3
F
Front and rear brake lever free play........ 6-20
Front and rear brake pads, checking ...... 6-21Front fork, checking ................................. 6-25
Fuel.......................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........... 5-3
Fuel gauge................................................. 3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-16
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-28
H
Handlebar switches ................................. 3-11
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-30
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch .............................................. 3-12
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-24
Immobilizer system .................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.............. 3-4
Indicator and warning lights ....................... 3-3
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-32
M
Main switch/steering lock........................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system...... 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display ................................. 3-6
P
Panels, removing and installing ................. 6-6
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations ............................................. 2-1
Pass switch.............................................. 3-12
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-14
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-20
Rear view mirrors .................................... 3-22
Rider backrest, adjusting......................... 3-19
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-5
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-19
Shock absorber assembly ....................... 3-23
Sidestand ................................................ 3-23
Spark plugs, checking ............................... 6-9
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer............................................. 3-5
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch .............................................. 3-12
Steering, checking................................... 6-26
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-21
T
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-31
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-17
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating.............................................. 6-23
Tires ........................................................ 6-18
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-34
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing .... 6-31
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-12