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The original Haynes Repair Manual - Based on a complete stripdown and rebuild of a vehicle

Yamaha TT500 (1976 - 1981)

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    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle
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    Book ships next working day (before 5pm)
    Fault Finder - Diagnose 400+ problems
    Take on bigger jobs with Haynes’ help
    Wiring diagrams for key vehicle systems
    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle
    Suitable for novice and pro mechanics
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    Fault Finder - Diagnose 400+ problems
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    Wiring diagrams for key vehicle systems
    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle
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This Yamaha motorcycle manual is 192 pages.

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Service hints / Tools / Expendable supplies / Safety hints

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements / Starting difficulties / Poor idling / Misfiring / Flat spots / Power loss / Overheating / Engine noises / Piston seizure / Excessive vibration / Slutch slip or drag / Transmission / Poor handling / Brake problems / Electrical problems / Troubleshooting guide

CHAPTER THREE / PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Periodic maintenance / Engine oil and filter change / Carburetor service / Flywheel nut torque / Compression release / Oil pressure / Clutch adjustment / Front brake adjustment / Rear brake adjustment / Fork oil changing / Drive chain adjustment / Engine tune-up / Cylinder head fastener torque / Cam chain adjustment / Valve adjustment / Compression check / Spark plug / Contact breaker / Ignition timing / Air cleaner / Carburetor adjustment / Throttle cable adjustment

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Tools / Parts / Removal / Installation / Upper end disassembly / Cylinder head inspection / Valve lapping / Leak test / Valve guide replacement / Valve seat grinding / Cylinder head assembly / Piston and cylinder inspection / Upper end assembly / Bottom end disassembly / Bottom end inspection / Bottom end assembly

CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
Clutch / Transmission

CHAPTER SIX / FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Air cleaner / Carburetor / Fuel valve (petcock) / Fuel tank / Exhaust system

CHAPTER SEVEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery / Charging system (XT models) / Lighting system / Switches / Fuse / Ignition

CHAPTER EIGHT / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front wheel / Front forks / Seal replacement / Steering / Brake / Brake adjustment

CHAPTER NINE / REAR SUSPENSION
Rear wheel / Shock absorbers / Swing arm / Drive chain / Drive sprockets / Brake / Brakelight switch

SUPPLEMENT / 1978 AND LATER SERVICE INFORMATION

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Models covered:
1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Yamaha TT500 TT 500
1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Yamaha XT500 XT 500

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XT500 (1976-1981)
TT500 (1976-1981)

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