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Yamaha 2007 XP500 User Manual

Yamaha 2007 XP500
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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
5-20
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3. Eliminate:
Carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
4. Check:
Valve face
Pitting/wear Grind the valve face.
Valve stem end
Mushroom shape or diameter larger than the
body of the valve stem Replace the valve.
5. Measure:
Valve margin thickness a
Out of specification Replace the valve.
6. Measure:
Valve stem runout
Out of specification Replace the valve.
NOTE:
When installing a new valve, always replace
the valve guide.
If the valve is removed or replaced, always re-
place the oil seal.
EAS24300
CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve seats.
1. Eliminate:
Carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
2. Check:
Valve seat
Pitting/wear Replace the cylinder head.
3. Measure:
Valve seat width a
Out of specification Replace the cylinder
head.
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a. Apply Mechanics blueing dye (Dykem) b
Valve margin thickness
Valve margin thickness D (intake)
0.600.80 mm (0.02360.0315 in)
Limit
0.5 mm (0.0197 in)
Valve margin thickness D (ex-
haust)
0.600.80 mm (0.02360.0315 in)
Limit
0.5 mm (0.0197 in)
Valve stem runout
Valve stem runout
0.040 mm (0.0016 in)
Valve seat width
Valve seat width C (intake)
0.901.10 mm (0.03540.0433 in)
Limit
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Valve seat width C (exhaust)
0.901.10 mm (0.03540.0433 in)
Limit
1.6 mm (0.06 in)

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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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