Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual page 44

NO. ITEM
9 Wheels
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10 Tires
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11 Wheel bearings
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12 Swingarm
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13 Drive chain
14 Steering bearings
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15 Chassis fasteners
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16 Sidestand
17 Sidestand switch
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18 Front fork
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Shock absorber
19
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assembly
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
• Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary.
• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Check operation and for excessive play.
• Check chain slack.
• Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
• Clean and lubricate.
• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Check operation.
• Lubricate.
• Check operation.
• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
ODOMETER READING ( 1,000 km)
1
6-4
10 20 30 40
Every 500 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain.
Every 20,000 km
ANNUAL
CHECK
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