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Yamaha 2007 XP500 User Manual

Yamaha 2007 XP500
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CAMSHAFTS
5-8
EAS23810
REMOVING THE CAMSHAFTS
1. Remove:
Timing plug 1
2. Align:
Imark a on the A.C. magneto rotor (with
the stationary pointer b on the A.C. magne-
to cover)
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a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
b. When piston #1 is at TDC on the compres-
sion stroke, align the I mark a with the sta-
tionary pointer b on the A.C magneto cover
NOTE:
TDC on the compression stroke can be found
when the camshaft lobes are turned away from
each other.
In order to be sure that the piston is at TDC, the
alignment mark c on the intake camshaft
sprocket and the alignment mark d on the ex-
haust camshaft sprocket must align with the
cylinder head mating surface as shown in the
illustration.
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3. Remove:
Timing chain tensioner 1
Timing chain tensioner gasket 2
4. Remove:
CAUTION:
ECA15B1022
Before removing the camshafts from the cyl-
inder head, tilt up the engine at least 25°.
Intake camshaft cap 1
Exhaust camshaft cap 2
Dowel pins
CAUTION:
ECA15B1023
To prevent damage to the cylinder head,
camshafts or camshaft caps, loosen the
camshaft cap bolts in stages and in a criss-
cross pattern, working from the outside in.
1
2
1
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Yamaha 2007 XP500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement499 cc
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Fuel SystemFuel Injection
IgnitionTCI
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Front Tire120/70-15
Rear Tire160/60-15
Seat Height800mm
Wheelbase1, 580 mm
Length2, 230mm
Width775 mm
Engine TypeLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke
TransmissionAutomatic
Front BrakeDual disc
Rear BrakeSingle disc
Fuel Tank Capacity15 liters

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