{"id":50566,"date":"2024-05-31T14:02:26","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T12:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vmx-service.eu\/product\/clymer-manual-xr500-xl500\/"},"modified":"2024-05-31T14:02:26","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T12:02:26","slug":"clymer-manual-xr500-xl500","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.vmx-service.eu\/en\/product\/clymer-manual-xr500-xl500\/","title":{"rendered":"Clymer manual XR500 &#8211; XL500"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nummer M3398,English language.<br \/>\nExtensive descripton of repairs and maintenance for following models:<br \/>\nXL500S (1979-1981),\u00a0 XL500R (1982),\u00a0 XR500 (1979-1980),\u00a0 XR500R (1981-1984) XL600R (1983-1987),\u00a0 XR600R (1985-1990)<\/p>\n<p>QUICK REFERENCE DATA CHAPTER ONE \/ GENERAL INFORMATION Manual organization \/ Notes, cautions and warnings \/ Service hints \/ Torque specifications \/ Safety First \/ Special tips \/ Expendable supplies \/ Parts replacement \/ Serial numbers \/ Hand tools \/ Tun-up and troubleshooting tools \/ Mecahnic&#8217;s tips \/ Off Road rules \/ Safety CHAPTER TWO \/ TROUBLESHOOTING Operating requirements \/ Emergency troubleshooting \/ Engine starting \/ Engine performance \/ Engine noises \/ Excessive vibration \/ Front suspension and steering \/ Brake problems CHAPTER THREE \/ LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP Routine checks \/ Pre-checks \/ Service intervals \/ Tires and wheels \/ Battery \/ Periodic lubrication \/ Periodic maintenance \/ Tune-upCHAPTER FOUR \/ 1979-1982 500 CC ENGINES Engine principles \/ Engine cooling \/ Servicing engine in frame \/ Engine removal\/installation \/ Cylinder head cover \/ Cylinder head \/ Reed valve assembly (XR500R) \/ Valves and valve components \/ Camshaft \/ Camshaft chain and dampers \/ Cylinder \/ Piston, piston pin and piston rings \/ Ignition advance mechanism \/ Oil pump and oil filter screen \/ Kickstarter \/ Crankcase \/ Crankshaft and connecting rod \/ Balancer system \/ Break-in procedure \/ SpecificationsCHAPTER FIVE \/ RFVC ENGINES Engine principles \/ Engine cooling \/ Servicing engine in frame \/ Engine removal\/installation \/ Cylinder head cover and camshaft \/ Camshaft chain tensioner \/ Cylinder head \/ Valves and valve components \/ Cylinder \/ Piston, piston pin and piston rings \/ Primary drive gear \/ Oil lines \/ Camshaft chain \/ Crankcase and crankshaft \/ Balancer system \/ Kickstarter \/ Break-in procedure \/ SpecificationsCHAPTER SIX \/ CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION Clutch \/ Clutch cable \/ External shift mechanism \/ Transmissions \/ 5-speed transmission \/ Internal shift mechanism \/ SpecificationsCHAPTER SEVEN \/ FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS Carburetor \/ Carburetor adjustments \/ Throttle cable \/ Choke cable replacement (models so equipped) \/ Fuel tank \/ Fuel filter \/ Gasoline\/alcohol blend test \/ Crankcase breather system \/ Evaporative emission control system \/ Air filter case \/ Exhaust system \/ SpecificationsCHAPTER EIGHT \/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Charging system (XL series models) \/ Alternator rotor \/ Alternator stator \/ Voltage regulator\/rectifier \/ A\/C regulator test (XL500R, XL600R) \/ Capacitor discharge ignition \/ Mechanical ignition advance mechanism \/ Pulse generator \/ Ignition coil \/ Lighting system \/ Electrical components \/ Fuse (XL series models) \/ Wiring diagrams \/ SpecificationsCHAPTER NINE \/ FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING Front wheel \/ Front hub \/ Handlebar \/ Steering head and stem (loose ball bearings) \/ Steering head bearing races \/ Front fork \/ Inspection \/ SpecificationsCHAPTER TEN \/ REAR SUSPENSION Rear wheel \/ Rear hub \/ Final driven sprocket \/ Swing arm \/ Pro-Link \/ Dual shock absorbers \/ Pro-Link suspension system \/ Shock absorber \/ Pro-Link pivot arm assembly \/ Pro-Link pivot arm bearing \/ SpecificationsCHAPTER ELEVEN \/ BRAKES Drum brakes \/ Front drum brake \/ Front disc brake \/ Front brake pad replacement \/ Front master cylinder \/ Front caliper \/ Front brake hose replacement \/ Front brake disc \/ Bleeding the system \/ Rear drum brake \/ Brake cable \/ SpecificationsWIRING DIAGRAMS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nummer M3398,English language. 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