INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the XP500, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the design
and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your XP500. The Owner’s Manual does
not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your scooter, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others
from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your scooter in the best possibl e condition. If you have any fur-
ther questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in pr oduct design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most cur-
rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your scooter and this
manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this scooter.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation wh
ich, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICETIP
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TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION .................. 1-1
Further safe-riding points ................ 1-5
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instrument s................. 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system .... ..................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................ 3-2
Indicator lights and warning light .... 3-3
Speedometer .................................. 3-4
Tachometer .................................... 3-4
Multi-function display ...................... 3-5
Anti-theft alarm (opti onal) ............. 3-12
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-12
Front brake lever .......................... 3-13
Rear brake lever ........................... 3-14
Rear brake lock lever .................... 3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15
Fuel ............................................... 3-16
Catalytic converter ........................ 3-18
Seat .............................................. 3-18
Adjusting the rider backrest .......... 3-19
Helmet holder ............................... 3-20
Storage compartments ................. 3-20
Windshield .................................... 3-22
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-24
Shock absorber assembly ............ 3-24 Sidestand ..................................... 3-25
Ignition circuit cut-o
ff system ........ 3-25
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 contro l system ....... 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-15
Adjusting the engine idling speed ........................................ 6-16 Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance ............................ 6-17
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake lever free play .................. 6-20
Adjusting the rear brake lock
cable .......................................... 6-21
Checking the rear brake lock ........ 6-21
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................. 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-24
Drive belt slack ............................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ................ 6-25
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-26
Checking the front fork .................. 6-26
Checking the steering ................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-30
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-31
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon-
sible for the safe and proper operation
of your scooter.
Scooters are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements before
riding this scooter.
He or she should:
Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of scooter operation.
Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks each
time you use the vehicle to make sure it
is in safe operating condition. Failure to
inspect or maintain the vehicle properly
increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. See page 4-1
for a list of pre-operation checks.
This scooter is designed to carry
the operator and a passenger.
The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize scooters in traffic is
the predominating cause of auto-
mobile/scooter accidents. Many
accidents have been caused by an
automobile driver who did not see
the scooter. Making yourself con-
spicuous appears to be very effec-
tive in reducing the chance of this
type of accident.
Therefore:
Wear a brightly colored jacket.
Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for scooter accidents to
occur.
Ride where other motorists can see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators. In fact, many op-
erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur-
rent driver’s license.
Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your
scooter to other qualified opera-
tors.
Know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
We recommend that you prac- tice riding your scooter where
there is no traffic until you have
become thoroughly familiar with
the scooter and all of its con-
trols.
Many accidents have been caused
by error of the scooter operator. A
typical error made by the operator
is veering wide on a turn due to ex-
cessive speed or undercornering
(insufficient lean angle for the
speed).
Always obey the speed limit andnever travel faster than warrant-
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ference.
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.TIPBe sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code
re-registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for codere-registering.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary lightcome on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.
TIPThe headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays on
until the key is turned to “OFF” or thesidestand is moved down.
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OFF
All electrical syst
ems are off. The key
can be removed.
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Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result inloss of control or an accident.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
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9the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po- sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary light are
on. The hazard lights and turn signal
lights can be turned on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.NOTICE
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Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-wise the battery may discharge.
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Indicator lights and warning
light
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Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and
“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if an elec-
trical circuit monitoring the engine is not
working correctly. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the self-diagno-
sis system.
The electrical circui t of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.TIPThis warning light will come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not indi-cate a malfunction.
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Immobilizer system indicator light
The electrical circui t of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The indicator light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
1. Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
4. Immobilizer system indicator light
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Multi-function display
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Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of anaccident.The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:
a fuel meter
a coolant temperature meter
an odometer
two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled
when the remaining fuel in the
fuel tank reaches approximately
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal))
a self-diagnosis device
a clock
an ambient temperature display
a fuel consumption display (aver-
age and instantaneous consump-
tion functions)
an oil change tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the last engine oil change)
a V-belt replacement tripmeter
(which shows the distance trav-
eled since the last V-belt replace-
ment)
TIP
Be sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the left and right set but-
tons.
When the key is turned to “ON”, all
of the display segments of the
1. Left set button
2. Fuel meter
3. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
4. Odometer
5. Coolant temperature warning indicator “”
6. Coolant temperature meter
7. Right set button
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1. Tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter
2. Ambient temperature/average fuel con- sumption/instantaneous fuel consumption
1. Clock
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9V-Belt Trip
Oil Trip Odo
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the left set button until “Trip F”, “Trip
1” or “Trip 2” is displayed. While “Trip
F”, “Trip 1” or “Trip 2” is displayed, push
the right set button for at least one sec-
ond. If you do not reset the fuel reserve
tripmeter manually, it will reset itself au-
tomatically and the display will return to
the prior mode after refueling and trav-
eling 5 km (3 mi).
TIPThe display cannot be changed back to
“Trip F” after pushing the right set but-ton. Fuel meter
With the key in the “ON” position, the
fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel
in the fuel tank. The display segments
of the fuel meter disappear towards “E”
(Empty) as the fuel level decreases.
When the fuel level reaches the bottom
segment near “E”, the fuel level warn-
ing indicator, “F”, “E”, and the bottom
segment will flash. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Coolant temperature meter
With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature meter indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chang-
es in the weather and engine load. If
the top segment, “H”, “C”, and coolanttemperature warning indicator flash,
stop the vehicle and let the engine cool.
(See page 6-37.)
NOTICE
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Do not continue to operate the en-gine if it is overheating.
1. Fuel reserve tripmeter
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