Sidestand - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 1 mm
Standard:
Distance A = 5.5 mm
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 12 mm
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3. Tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
42 Nm (4.2 m
cC
Always tighten the locknut against
the adjusting nut, and then tighten
the locknut to the specified torque.
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This
highly pressurized nitrogen gas.
For proper handling, read and
understand the following informa-
tion before handling the shock
absorber. The manufacturer can-
not be held responsible for proper-
ty damage or personal injury that
may result from improper han-
dling.
8 Do not tamper with or attempt
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to open the gas cylinder.
8 Do not subject the shock
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absorber to an open flame or
other high heat sources, other-
wise it may explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
8 Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as
this will result in poor damp-
ing performance.
8 Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
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shock absorber contains
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Sidestand

Si d est a nd
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the side-
stand or lower it with your foot while
holding the motorcycle upright.
NOTE:
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situ-
ations. (See further down for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
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