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 ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Chain drive oil .............................. 6-14
Coolant ......................................... 6-15
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-17Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ........................... 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake lock
lever cable ................................ 6-21
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering .................. 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-31
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-32
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb ................................... 6-32
Rear turn signal light bulb ............. 6-33
DESCRIPTION
2-2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Right view
2
6
5
7
1
34
1. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2)
2. Air filter element (page 6-17)
3. Battery (page 6-27)
4. Fuses (page 6-29)
5. Coolant level check window (page 6-15)
6. V-belt air filter element (right)
7. Centerstand (page 6-25)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-29
2
3
4
5
67
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 6-7.)
1. Remove panel B. (See page 6-7.)
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
6-31
2
3
4
5
67
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.
EAU23764
Replacing the headlight bulb
This model is equipped with a halogen
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
2
3
4
5
6
7
89
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 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
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 ...................... 6-17
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 ..................................... 3-13
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 ....................... 3-6
D
Dimmer switch ......................................... 3-12
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,
checking ................................................ 6-21Front and rear brake pads, checking....... 6-22
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-26
Fuel ......................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel gauge ................................................ 3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-16
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 ................... 3-24
Immobilizer system.................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 3-4
Indicator and warning lights....................... 3-3
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-33
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ..... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display ................................. 3-6
P
Panels, removing and installing................. 6-7
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-12
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-14
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-21
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 ............................. 6-10
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer ............................................ 3-5
Starting off................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-12
Steering, checking .................................. 6-27
Storage ..................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments............................ 3-21
T
Tail/brake light......................................... 6-32
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking .............. 6-18
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 ................................... 3-12