cause of their size or shape.
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Do not leave your scooter unat-
tended with the seat open.
WARNING
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Do not exceed the load limit of
5 kg (11 lb) for the rear storage
compartment.
G
Do not exceed the maximum
load of XP500 194 kg (428 lb)
XP500A 190 kg (419 lb) for the
vehicle.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Rear view mirrors
The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can
be folded backward for parking in nar-
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their original position before riding.
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1. Parking position
2. Riding position
WARNING
Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position before
riding.
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Shock absorber assembly
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
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lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
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WARNING
G
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.
G
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.
G
Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
G
Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
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