Yamaha 2007 XP500 User Manual

CAMSHAFTS
5-11
2. Check:
● Timing chain guide (intake side)“1”
● Timing chain guide (exhaust side)“2”
● Timing chain guide (top side)“3”
Damage/wear → Replace the defective
part(s).
EAS23960
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER
The following procedure applies to the timing
chain tensioner.
1. Check:
● Timing chain tensioner
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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a. Push the timing chain tensioner rod “1” into
the timing chain tensioner housing by hand.
NOTE:
While pushing the timing chain tensioner rod “a”,
turn it clockwise “b” with the timing chain ten-
sioner body “2” until if stops.
b. Lock the timing chain tensioner rod “1” by set-
ting the circlip “3” to groove“4” while pushing
the timing chain tensioner rod.
c. Push the timing chain tensioner rod “c”.
d. Make sure that the timing chain tensioner rod
comes out “d” of the timing chain tensioner
housing smoothly. If there is rough move-
ment, replace the timing chain tensioner.
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EAS24000
INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFTS
1. Install:
● Intake camshaft “1”
● Exhaust camshaft “2”
a. 1/4 tooth
b. Correct
1. Timing chain roller
2. Camshaft sprocket
1
2
b
a
4
3
c
d

Yamaha 2007 XP500 Specifications

General

Displacement	499 cc
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Fuel System	Fuel Injection
Ignition	TCI
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm
Front Tire	120/70-15
Rear Tire	160/60-15
Seat Height	800mm
Wheelbase	1, 580 mm
Length	2, 230mm
Width	775 mm
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke
Transmission	Automatic
Front Brake	Dual disc
Rear Brake	Single disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 liters