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Service Manual together with the following manual. XP500 (N) 2001 SERVICE MANUAL: 5GJ1-AE1 XP500 (P) 2002 SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE MANUAL E2001 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. First Edition, September 2001 All rights reserved. Any reproduction or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
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EAS00002 NOTICE This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. primarily for use by Yamaha dealers and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one manu- al. Therefore, anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha vehicles should have a basic understanding of mechanics and the techniques to repair these types of vehicles.
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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. 1 The manual is divided into chapters.
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EAS00008 SYMBOLS The following symbols are not relevant to every SPEC vehicle. INFO Symbols 1 to 9 indicate the subject of each chapter. 1 General information 2 Specifications CHAS 3 Periodic checks and adjustments 4 Chassis 5 Engine 6 Cooling system 7 Carburetor(-s) COOL 8 Electrical system...
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS/ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS/ SPEC ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Model code XP500 (P) : 5GJ5 (EUR) 5GJ7 (OCE) ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Carburetors Model (manufacturer) quantity BS30 (MIKUNI) 3 X 5 mm Throttle cable free play (at the flange of the throttle grip) ID mark 5GJ1 20...
SPEC CABLE ROUTING CABLE ROUTING Headlight sub-harness F Connect the brake light switch lead through the Horn handlebar switch side. Horn (H mark on the back of the horn). G Route the throttle cables through the hole of the handle under cover. A Attach the wireharness clamp (protector terminal) H Fasten the handlebar switch lead to the handlebar to the T stud.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING J Connect the taped headlight lead coupler to the headlight’s white marked side (left side: high beam side). (For UK, OCE the right side is the high beam side.) K Fasten the headlight sub-harness. (left and right) (For EUR) L Connect the turn signal light.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Rectifier/ regulator Fan motor lead Starting circuit cut-off relay V-belt reset coupler Pump relay Box 1 Flasher relay Fuel pump A Fasten the starter motor lead, battery negative lead Main switch and seat lock cable (left side) to the frame with a Meter assembly plastic clamp.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING C Fasten the starter motor lead, battery negative G Through the seat lock cable between wireharness lead, V-belt reset coupler, and seat lock cable to the and frame. frame with a plastic band. H Use the clamp on the back of the frame to hold the Position the band clasp on the bottom of the frame side stand switch lead and fan motor lead.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING N Fasten the headlight sub-harness to the stay 1 T Through the wireharness to the frame wireharness with a plastic clamp. holder. O Fasten the igniter lead to the stay 1 with a plastic U Route the wireharness and regulator lead through clamp.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING AA After connecting the left headlight sub-harness and wireharness (by matching the coupler col- ors), fold back the lead facing to the right and in- sert it into the air filter case rib. AB Fasten the coolant reservoir hose to the stay with a plastic clamp.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Air vent pipe A Route the wireharness through the frame guide. Air vent hose At this time, place the protector (for the handle cov- Vacuum hose er inner side) on the bottom side. A.C. magneto lead B Fasten the rear brake hose and vacuum hose with Sidestand switch a plastic clamp.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING D Fasten the wireharness to the frame with a plastic K Use this as a reference when adjusting the throttle clamp. cable. E Pass the box light lead by the front of the frame back stay pipe. F When tightening the leg shield stay 3, pull the gap of half-pierce and the hole to the arrow mark and tighten the bolt.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Fuel hose A Route the wireharness against the stay wire guide. Battery negative lead B Fasten the wireharness branch wiring to the frame Seat lock with a plastic clamp. Starter motor lead C Fasten the wireharness to the frame with a plastic Fuse box clamp.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING H Install the box light to the box 1. N Route the wireharness through the guide. I Fasten the auto choke leads (left and right) and O Place the speed sensor lead between the ribs of throttle position sensor lead to the frame with a the air filter case.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING U Align the plastic clamp with the white tape on the AA Pass the speed sensor lead under the stay and wireharness and fasten to the frame. cross pipe and then over the brake hose guide. V Fasten the wireharness and seat lock cable to the AB Route the lean angle cut-off switch lead through frame with a plastic clamp.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Rear brake hose A Route the throttle cable through the cable holder. Vacuum hose B Into the handle cover. Switch assembly lead C Route the main switch lead through over the seat Auto choke lead lock cable. Throttle position sensor lead D Fasten the sidestand switch lead and thermo Fan motor lead...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING H Fasten the rear end of the carburetor air vent M Route the left carburetor drain hose through the hose to the frame with a plastic clamp. (The di- outside of the spark plug lead #1. stance from the end of clamp to the frame must range from 0 to 5 mm.) I Pass the spark plug lead #1 by the front side of the air vent pipe and right carburetor drain pipe.
D From 50,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10,000 km. D Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. ODOMETER READING ( 1,000 km)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION INTERVALS ODOMETER READING ( 1,000 km) ANNUAL ITEM ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK 4,000 km after initial 1,000 km S Change. Engine oil When the oil change indicator light comes on (every 5,000 km) Engine oil filter S Replace.
CHAS FRONT FORK CHASSIS FRONT FORK 24 Nm (2.4 mSkg) 23 Nm (2.3 mSkg) 30 Nm (3.0 mSkg) 40 Nm (4.0 mSkg) Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks Removing the front fork Remove the parts in the order listed. The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs.
CLUTCH OVERHAULING THE ENGINE CLUTCH REMOVING THE CLUTCH 1. Remove: S generator cover 1 Refer to “STARTER CLUTCH AND GENER- ATOR”. (Manual No.: 5GJ1-AE1) NOTE: Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time, in stages and in a crisscross pattern. After all of the bolts are fully loosened, remove them.
CARB CARBURETORS CARBURETORS CARBURETORS 5 Nm (0.5 mSkg) 10 Nm (1.0 mSkg) 8.5 Nm (0.85 mSkg) Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks Removing the carburetors Remove the parts in the order listed. Footrest board Refer to “COVER AND PANEL” in Leg shield chapter 3.
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CARB CARBURETORS Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks Separating the carburetors Remove the parts in the order listed. Bracket Throttle stop screw Throttle stop screw bracket Spring Pipe Hose joint Fuel drain hose Throttle position sensor For installation, reverse the removal procedure. –22–...
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CARB CARBURETORS Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks Disassembling the carburetor Disassembly the parts in the order listed. NOTE: The following procedure applies to all of the carburetors. Starter plunger Vacuum chamber cover Piston valve spring Jet needle kit Piston valve Screw plug Pilot screw Fuel drain bolt Float chamber...
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CARB CARBURETORS Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks Float Needle valve Needle valve seat Main jet Main jet holder Pilot jet For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure. –24–...
ELEC CHECKING THE SWITCHES EAS00731 CHECKING THE SWITCHES Check each switch for damage or wear, proper connections, and also for continuity between the termi- nals. Refer to “CHECKING SWITCH CONTINUITY”. (Manual No.: 5GJ1-AE1) Damage/wear ! Repair or replace the switch. Improperly connected ! Properly connect.
ELEC SIGNAL SYSTEM SIGNAL SYSTEM CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (for EUR) –28–...
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ELEC SIGNAL SYSTEM Main switch Battery Main fuse Igniter unit Reset coupler Speed sensor Front brake light switch Horn switch Turn signal switch Hazard switch Rear brake light switch Horn Turn signal relay Hazard relay Front turn signal light (Left) Front turn signal light (Right) Rear turn signal light (Left) Rear turn signal light (Right)
ELEC SIGNAL SYSTEM EAS00794 EAS00739 TROUBLESHOOTING 2. Battery S Any of the following fail to come on: turn S Check the condition of the battery. signal light, brake light, hazard or indica- Refer to “CHECKING THE BATTERY” in tor light. CHAPTER 3.
ELEC SIGNAL SYSTEM CHECKING THE SIGNAL SYSTEM EAS00799 1. The turn signal light, turn signal indicator light, hazard or both fail to blink. 1. Turn signal indicator light bulb and socket S Check the turn signal light bulb and socket for continuity.
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ELEC SIGNAL SYSTEM S Set the main switch to “ON”. 6. Voltage S Set the turn signal switch to “ ” or “ ”. S Connect the pocket tester (20 V DC) to the S Measure the voltage (12 V) on brown/white turn signal relay coupler (wire harness side) at the turn signal relay coupler (wire har- as shown.
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ELEC SIGNAL SYSTEM 9. Voltage S Connect the pocket tester (20 VDC) to the meter assembly coupler (wire harness side) as shown. Left turn signal indicator light Tester positive probe ! chocolate Tester negative probe ! ground Right turn signal indicator light Tester positive probe ! dark green Tester negative probe ! ground S Set the main switch to “ON”.