Yamaha XJ500 (1981 - 1983) Clymer
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What's Included
What's Covered
This Yamaha Motorcycle Manual is 304 pages.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Service hints / Safety first / Expendable supplies / Shop tools / Emergency tool kits / Troubleshooting and tune-up equipment
CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Starting difficulties / Poor performance / Clutch and transmission / Drive train / Chassis / Brakes / Electrical system / Charging system / Lighting / Fuses / Wiring
CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Routine checks / Maintenance intervals / Tires / Battery / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Front fork oil change / Drive chain lubrication / Swing arm lubrication / Rear brake cam lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Drive chain adjustment / Brake fluid level check and change / Clutch adjustment / Throttle adjustment / Air filter service / Cam chain tensioner adjustment / Steering play / Steering head bearing / Tune-up / Cylinder head fastener torque / Valve clearance measurement and adjustment / Compression test / Spark plug / Ignition timing / Carburetor synchronization / Carburetor idle speed / Specifications
CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Engine principles / Servicing engine in frame / Engine removal/installation / Cylinder head and camshafts / Cylinder block / Pistons, piston pins and piston rings / Oil pump / Oil level switch / Crankcase / Crankcase and connecting rods / Starter clutch assembly / Break-in / Specifications
CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
Clutch / Clutch cable replacement / Drive sprocket / Shift mechanism / Transmission / Shift drum and forks / Specifications
CHAPTER SIX / FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Air cleaner / Carburetors / Throttle cable / Choke cable / Fuel shutoff valve / Fuel tank / Exhaust system / Specifications
CHAPTER SEVEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging system / Alternator / Voltage regulator/rectifier / Ignition system / Ignition unit / Ignition coil / Pick-up coil / Spark plugs / Starting system / Starter motor / Starter solenoid / Starting circuit cut-off relay / Lighting system / Switches and relays / Horn / Fuses / Specifications
CHAPTER EIGHT / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front wheel / Front hub / Wheel balance / Wheel alignment / Tire changing / Tire repairs (tube-type tires) / Tire repairs (tubeless tires) / Handlebar / Steering head / Front fork / Specifications
CHAPTER NINE / REAR SUSPENSION
Rear wheel / Rear hub / Driven flange assembly / Drive chain / Swing arm / Shock absorbers / Specifications
CHAPTER TEN / BRAKES
Front disc brake / Master cylinder / Front brake pad replacement / Front caliper / Front brake hose replacement / Front brake disc / Rear drum brake / Rear brake pedal / Bleeding the system / Specifications
CHAPTER ELEVEN / FRAME AND REPAINTING
Sidestand / Centerstand / Footpegs / Fairing (Seca models) / Frame / Specifications
SUPPLEMENT / 1984 AND LATER SERVICE INFORMATION
INDEX
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Models covered:
1984 1985 Yamaha FJ600 FJ 600
1981 1982 1983 Yamaha XJ550 XJ 550
1983 1984 Yamaha XJ550 (U.K.) XJ 550
1984 1985 1986 1987 and 1989 1990 1991 1992 Yamaha XJ600 (U.K.) XJ 600
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XJ500 (U.S. 1981-1983, U.K. 1983-1984)
XJ600 (U.K. 1984-1987 and 1989-1992)
FJ600 (1984-1985)
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