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 lights ............................................. 3-3
Speedometer ................................... 3-5
Tachometer ..................................... 3-5
Multi-function display ....................... 3-5
Handlebar switches ....................... 3-12
Front brake lever ........................... 3-13
Rear brake lever ............................ 3-14
Rear brake lock lever..................... 3-15
ABS (for ABS models) .. ................. 3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................. 3-16
Fuel................................................ 3-17
Catalytic converter ......................... 3-19
Seat ............................................... 3-19
Adjusting the rider backrest ........... 3-20
Helmet holder ................................ 3-21
Storage compartments .................. 3-21
Windshield ..................................... 3-23
Rear view mirrors .......................... 3-25 Shock absorber assembly ............. 3-25
Sidestand ...................................... 3-26
Ignition circuit cut-
off system ......... 3-26
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 ......... 5-3
Braking ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
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 ...... 6-8
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 ......... 6-3259C-9-E2.book 1 ページ 2013年6月18日 火曜日 午後1時33分
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Replacing the headlight bulbThis model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10651
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 awattage higher than specified. 1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-8.)
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover.
3. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb by turning it counterclock-
wise. 4. Install a new bulb by turning it
clockwise.
5. Connect the headlight coupler.
6. Install the headlight bulb cover.
7. Install the panel.
8. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight bulb cover
1
1
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb
1
2
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 160/60R15 M/C 67H
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/GPR-100L
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT012RLoading:Maximum load:XP500 198 kg (437 lb)
XP500A 194 kg (428 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/cm2, 36 psi)
Loading condition: XP500 90–198 kg (198–437 lb)
XP500A 90–194 kg (198–428 lb)
Front:225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm2, 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 MT5.00Front brake:Type:Dual disc brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/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
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTZ12S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 11.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W 2
Tail/brake light: LED
Front turn signal light: 12 V, 21.0 W 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W 2
Auxiliary light: 12 V, 5.0 W 1
License plate light: 12 V, 5.0 W 1
Meter lighting:
LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Turn signal indicator light: LED
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) .............................3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ..........3-3
Acceleration and deceleration....................5-3
Air filter element, replacing ......................6-15
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-35BBattery......................................................6-28
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-23
Brake lever, front......................................3-13
Brake lever, rear ......................................3-14
Brake levers, lubricating...........................6-25
Braking .......................................................5-3CCables, checking and lubricating .............6-24
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-19
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .......................................6-26
Coolant.....................................................6-14DDimmer switch .........................................3-12
Drive belt slack.........................................6-24EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
Engine idling speed..................................6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...............6-11
Engine stop switch ...................................3-13
Engine trouble warning light.......................3-3FFront and rear brak e lever free play,
checking ................................................6-20
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-22 Front fork, checking ................................. 6-26
Fuel.......................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips
for reducing........... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-16
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-30
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-12
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-32
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-21
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch .............................................. 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-26
Immobilizer system .................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.............. 3-4
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-34MMain 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 ................................. 3-5PPanels, removing and installing ................. 6-8
Parking ...................................................... 5-5
Part locations ............................................. 2-1
Pass switch.............................................. 3-12RRear brake lock cable, adjusting ............. 6-21 Rear brake lock, checking ....................... 6-21
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-15
Rear view mirrors .................................... 3-25
Rider backrest, adjusting......................... 3-20
SSafe-riding points ...................................... 1-5
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-19
Shock absorber assembly ....................... 3-25
Sidestand ................................................ 3-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-10
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer............................................. 3-5
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-13
Steering, checking................................... 6-27
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-21TTachometer ............................................... 3-5
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-33
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking .............. 6-17
Tires ........................................................ 6-17
Tool kit....................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (f ront), replacing .... 6-33
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-12VValve clearance....................................... 6-17
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