Supporting The Motorcycle - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

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1. Bulb
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
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Do not overtighten the screws,
otherwise the lens may break.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Supporting the motorcycle

Suppor t i n g t h e mot o r c ycl e
Since this model is not equipped with
a centerstand, follow these precau-
tions when removing the front and
rear wheel or performing other main-
tenance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motor-
cycle is in a stable and level position
before starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed
under the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy-
cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing
a jack under the frame in front of
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the rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
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To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground
by using a motorcycle stand or, if a
motorcycle stand is not available, by
placing a jack either under each side
of the frame in front of the rear wheel
or under each side of the swingarm.
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