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
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
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-31
2
3
4
5
67
8
9
3. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
4. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU43040
Tail/brake light
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check its electri-
cal circuit or replace the bulb.
EAU43051
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull-
ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Unhook.
1
2
1. Turn signal light bulb socket
1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-32
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
EAUT1330
Rear turn signal light bulb
If a rear turn signal light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit or replace the bulb.
EAU24313
Replacing the license plate
light bulb
1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the screws.
2. Remove the license plate light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
pulling it out.3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull-
ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light unit by
installing the screws.
1. Screw
1
1. License plate light unit
2. License plate light bulb socket
12
SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
2
3
4
5
6
7
89
Front tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70R15 M/C 56H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/GPR-100F
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT011F
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
160/60R15 M/C 67H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/GPR-100L
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT012R
Loading:
Maximum load:
XP500 194 kg (428 lb)
XP500A 190 kg (419 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 (2.25 kgf/cm
2
, 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)Loading condition:
XP500 90–194 kg (198–428 lb)
XP500A 90–190 kg (198–419 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2
, 33 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm
2
, 41 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15M/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 forkSpring/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:
116.0 mm (4.57 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
TCI (digital)
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.6 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
×× × ×
quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55 W
×
1
Headlight:
12 V, 55 W
×
1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W
×
1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W
×
2
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