OWNER'S MANUAL XP500 5GJ-28199-EV EAU03338 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of an XP500, you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your XP500. The owner's manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your scooter, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury. In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your scooter in the best possible condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer. The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first! 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 EAU00005 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: 1 2 3 4 5 NOTE: 6 7 8 9 NOTE: 8 This manual should be considered a permanent part of this scooter and should remain with it even if the scooter is subsequently sold. 8 Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your scooter and this manual. If you have any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer. A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. Q w cC The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the scooter operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the scooter. A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the scooter. IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION w EW000002 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS SCOOTER. 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 EAU03337 6 7 8 9 XP500 OWNER'S MANUAL © 2001 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st Edition, May 2001 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan. EAU00009 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY 2 DESCRIPTION 3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 7 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE 8 SPECIFICATIONS 9 CONSUMER INFORMATION INDEX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ................................................1-1 Further safe-riding points....................................................................1-2 1 Q GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY EAU00021 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Scooters are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and freedom. However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best scooter does not ignore the laws of physics. Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving value and operating condition of your scooter. Moreover, what is true for the scooter is also true for the rider: good performance depends on being in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of course, out of the question. Scooter riders--more than car drivers--must always be at their mental and physical best. Under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to take dangerous risks. Protective clothing is as essential for the scooter rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passengers. Always wear a complete motorcycle suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant synthetic materials with protectors), sturdy boots, motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet. Optimum protective wear, however, should not encourage carelessness. Although full-coverage helmets and suits, in particular, create an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists will always be vulnerable. Riders who lack critical self-control run the risk of going too fast and are apt to take chances. This is even more dangerous in wet weather. The good motorcyclist rides safely, predictably and defensively--avoiding all dangers, including those caused by others. Enjoy your ride! 1-1 Q GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY EAU03099 Further safe-riding points 8 Be sure to signal clearly when making turns. 8 Braking can be extremely difficult on a wet road. Avoid hard braking, because the scooter could slide. Apply the brakes slowly when stopping on a wet surface. 8 Slow down as you approach a corner or turn. Once you have completed a turn, accelerate slowly. 8 Be careful when passing parked cars. A driver might not see you and open a door in your path. 8 Railroad crossings, streetcar rails, iron plates on road construction sites, and manhole covers become extremely slippery when wet. Slow down and cross them with caution. Keep the scooter upright, otherwise it could slide out from under you. 8 The brake pads could get wet when you wash the scooter. After washing the scooter, check the brakes before riding. 8 Always wear a helmet, gloves, trousers (tapered around the cuff and ankle so they do not flap), and a bright colored jacket. 8 Do not carry too much luggage on the scooter. An overloaded scooter is unstable. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1-2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DESCRIPTION Left view .............................................................................................2-1 Right view ...........................................................................................2-2 Controls and instruments....................................................................2-3 2 EAU00026 DESCRIPTION Left view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Fuel tank cap Rear storage compartment Helmet holder Grab bar Chain drive oil filler cap (page 3-8) (page 3-12) (page 3-11) (page 5-2) (page 6-16) 1 2 3 4 10 9 8 7 6 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 2-1 5 (page 6-13) (page 6-12) (page 6-12) (page 6-13) Engine oil filler cap V-Belt air filter element (left) Engine oil drain bolt Engine oil level check window Oil filter cartridge DESCRIPTION Right view 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Battery (Fuses) Owner's tool kit Front storage compartment Windshield Air filter element 19 18 17 16 (page 6-17) (page 6-30) 9 (page 6-32, 6-34) 16. Radiator (page 6-1) 17. Coolant level check window (page 3-12) 18. V-Belt air filter element (right) 19. Centerstand (page 6-19) 20. Passenger footrest 2-2 DESCRIPTION Controls and instruments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Rear brake lever Left handlebar switches Clock Speedometer unit Coolant temperature gauge (page 3-8) (page 3-6) (page 3-5) (page 3-3) (page 3-4) 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 2-3 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 Fuel gauge Right handlebar switches Front brake lever Throttle grip Main switch/steering lock (page 3-4) (page 3-7) (page 3-7) (page 6-22, 6-29) (page 3-1) INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Main switch/steering lock....................................................................3-1 Indicator lights ....................................................................................3-2 Speedometer unit ...............................................................................3-3 Fuel gauge..........................................................................................3-4 Coolant temperature gauge................................................................3-4 Clock...................................................................................................3-5 Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...................................................................3-5 Self-diagnosis device..........................................................................3-6 Handlebar switches ............................................................................3-6 Front brake lever ................................................................................3-7 Rear brake lever .................................................................................3-8 Fuel tank cap ......................................................................................3-8 Fuel.....................................................................................................3-9 Seat ....................................................................................................3-9 Adjusting the rider backrest ..............................................................3-10 Helmet holder ...................................................................................3-11 Storage compartments .....................................................................3-12 Sidestand..........................................................................................3-12 Ignition circuit cut-off system ............................................................3-13 3 EAU00027 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU00040 EAU03733 OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OPEN PUSH LOCK The steering is locked, and all electrical systems are off. The key can be removed. I TI . (Parking) LOCK PUSH P IG N EAU00029 Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls the ignition and lighting systems, and is used to lock the steering. The various positions are described below. EAU00036 To lock the steering 1. Turn the handlebars all the way to the left. 2. Push the key in from the "OFF" position, and then turn it to "LOCK" while still pushing it. 3. Remove the key. To unlock the steering Push the key in, and then turn it to "OFF" while still pushing it. O The steering is locked, and the taillight, license light and auxiliary light are on, but all other electrical systems are off. The key can be removed. To turn the main switch to ". ": 1. Turn the key to "LOCK". 2. Slightly turn the key counterclockwise until it stops. 3. While still turning the key counterclockwise, push it in until it snaps into place. N w EW000016 cC ECA00043 ON All electrical systems are supplied with power, and the engine can be started. The key cannot be removed. EAU00038 OFF All electrical systems are off. The key can be removed. Never turn the key to "OFF" or "LOCK" while the scooter is moving, otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off, which may result in loss of control or an accident. Make sure that the scooter is stopped before turning the key to "OFF" or "LOCK". 3-1 Do not use the parking position for an extended length of time, otherwise the battery may discharge. INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 12 3 4 If the engine oil is changed before the oil change indicator comes on (i.e. before the periodic oil change interval has been reached), the indicator light must be reset after the oil change for the next periodic oil change to be indicated at the correct time. (See page 6-15 for the resetting procedure.) The electrical circuit of the indicator light can be checked according to the following procedure. 1. Set the engine stop switch to "#" and turn the key to "ON". 2. Check that the indicator comes on for a few seconds and then goes off. 3. If the indicator light does not come on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit. NOTE: The oil change indicator light may flash when the engine is revved with the scooter on the centerstand, but this does not indicate a malfunction. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. 2. 3. 4. Oil change indicator light "7" V-Belt replacement indicator light "V-BELT" High beam indicator light "&" Turn signal indicator lights "4"/"6" EAU00056 Indicator lights EAU03797 Oil change indicator light "7" This indicator light comes on at the initial 1,000 km, then at 5,000 km and every 5,000 km thereafter to indicate that the engine oil should be changed. After changing the engine oil, reset the oil change indicator light. (See page 6-15 for the resetting procedure.) 3-2 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU00063 12 3 1 2 4 High beam indicator light "&" This indicator light comes on when the high beam of the headlight is switched on. EAU03299 1 23 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. 2. 3. 4. Oil change indicator light "7" V-Belt replacement indicator light "V-BELT" High beam indicator light "&" Turn signal indicator lights "4"/"6" EAU03798 Turn signal indicator lights "4"/"6" The corresponding indicator light flashes when the turn signal switch is pushed to the left or right. 1. Speedometer 2. Odometer/tripmeter 3. "TRIP" button EAU01586 V-belt replacement indicator light "V-Belt" This indicator light comes on when the V-belt needs to be replaced. The electrical circuit of the indicator light can be checked according to the following procedure. 1. Turn the key to "ON" and set the engine stop switch to "#". 2. If the indicator light does not come on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit. Speedometer unit ...