Yamaha 2007 XP500 User Manual

TRANSMISSION
5-71
EAS26250
REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION
1. Remove:
● Left crankcase
Refer to “CRANKCASE AND CRANK-
SHAFT” on page 5-59.
2. Remove:
● Secondary shaft; “1”
● Main axle“2”
● Drive axle“3”
● Primary driven gear“4”
● First wheel gear“5”
● First pinion gear
EAS26300
CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION
1. Measure:
● Main axle runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge)
Out of specification → Replace the main axle.
2. Measure:
● Drive axle runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge)
Out of specification → Replace the drive axle.
3. Measure:
● Secondary shaft runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge)
Out of specification → Replace the second-
ary shaft.
4. Check:
● Transmission gear movement
Rough movement → Replace the defective
part(s).
5. Check:
● Circlips
Bends/damage/looseness → Replace.
Main axle runout
0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
Drive axle runout
0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
Maximum secondary shaft runout
0.08 mm (0.0031 in)

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