Yamaha XP500 2001 User manual

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XP500 (N)
SERVICE MANUAL
2000 by Yamaha Motor Co.Ltd.
First edition, September 2000
All rights reserved. Any reproduction or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is
expressly prohibited.

NOTE:
CAUTION:
EAS00002 NOTICE
This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. primarily for use by Yamaha dealers
andtheirqualifiedmechanics.Itisnotpossibletoincludealltheknowledgeofamechanicinonemanu-
al. Therefore, anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha vehicles
shouldhaveabasicunderstandingofmechanicsandthetechniquestorepairthesetypesofvehicles.
Repair and maintenance work attempted by anyone without this knowledge is likely to render the ve-
hicle unsafe and unfit for use.
YamahaMotorCompany,Ltd.iscontinuallystrivingtoimproveallitsmodels.Modificationsandsignifi-
cant changes in specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all authorized Yamaha dealers and
will appear in future editions of this manual where applicable.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to
the scooter operator, a bystander or a person checking or repairing the scooter.
ACAUTIONindicatesspecialprecautionsthatmustbetaken to avoid damage
to the scooter.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

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EAS00007 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for the mechanic. Comprehensive
explanations of all installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair and check procedures are laid
out with the individual steps in sequential order.
1The manual is divided into chapters. An abbreviation and symbol in the upper right corner of each
page indicate the current chapter. Refer to “SYMBOLS” on the following page.
2Each chapter is divided into sections. The current section title is shown at the top of each page,
except in Chapter 3 (“Periodic Checks and Adjustments”), where the sub-section title(-s) appears.
(In Chapter 3, “Periodic Checks and Adjustments”, the sub-section title appears at the top of each
page, instead of the section title.)
3Sub-section titles appear in smaller print than the section title.
4To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams at the start ofeach
removal and disassembly section.
5Numbers are given in the order of the jobs in the exploded diagram. A circled number indicates a
disassembly step.
6Symbols indicate parts to be lubricated or replaced (see “SYMBOLS”).
7A job instruction chart accompanies the exploded diagram, providing the order of jobs, names of
parts, notes in jobs, etc.
8Jobs requiring more information (such as special tools and technical data) are described sequen-
tially.

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SYMBOLS
The following symbols are not relevant to every
vehicle.
Symbols 1to 9indicate the subject of each
chapter.
1General information
2Specifications
3Periodic checks and adjustments
4Chassis
5Engine
6Cooling system
7Carburetor(-s)
8Electrical system
9Troubleshooting
Symbols 10 to 17 indicate the following.
10 Serviceable with engine mounted
11 Filling fluid
12 Lubricant
13 Special tool
14 Tightening torque
15 Wear limit, clearance
16 Engine speed
17 Electrical data
Symbols 18 to 23 intheexplodeddiagramsindi-
cate the types of lubricants and lubrication
points.
18 Engine oil
19 Gear oil
20 Molybdenum disulfide oil
21 Wheel bearing grease
22 Lithium soap base grease
23 Molybdenum disulfide grease
Symbols 24 to 25 intheexplodeddiagramsindi-
cate the following:
24 Apply locking agent (LOCTITE)
25 Replace the part

GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
PERIODIC CHECKS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
CHASSIS
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
CARBURETORS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
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TRBL
SHTG 9
CHK
ADJ
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GEN
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
SCOOTER IDENTIFICATION 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MODEL CODE 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FEATURES 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CRANKSHAFT AND BALANCER SHAFT 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAIN DRIVE 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SWINGARM AND REAR SUSPENSION 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY 1-4. . . . . . . . . .
REPLACEMENT PARTS 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTERPINS 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CIRCLIPS 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .