Yamaha XT500 & TT500 Motorcycle (1976-1981) Service Repair Manual Description Clymer motorcycle repair manuals are written specifically for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. From basic maintenance to troubleshooting to complete overhaul Clymer manuals provide the information you need. The most important tool in your tool box may be your Clymer manual get one today.Every Clymer manual contains hundreds of original photographs and illustrations developed from a complete disassembly and assembly of a motorcycle. This in addition to extensive research allows Clymer to achieve an unmatched level of detail accuracy and clarity.The step-by-step instructions and two-column text with large print are user-friendly. Bold figure numbers make it easy to quickly match instructions with illustrations and photos. Thumb-tabbed chapters numbered table of contents and an extensive index make it possible to locate the desired section quickly. Contents This Yamaha motorcycle manual is 192 pages. QUICK REFERENCE DATA CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION Manual organization / Service hints / Tools / Expendable supplies / Safety hints CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING Operating requirements / Starting difficulties / Poor idling / Misfiring / Flat spots / Power loss / Overheating / Engine noises / Piston seizure / Excessive vibration / Slutch slip or drag / Transmission / Poor handling / Brake problems / Electrical problems / Troubleshooting guide CHAPTER THREE / PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP Periodic maintenance / Engine oil and filter change / Carburetor service / Flywheel nut torque / Compression release / Oil pressure / Clutch adjustment / Front brake adjustment / Rear brake adjustment / Fork oil changing / Drive chain adjustment / Engine tune-up / Cylinder head fastener torque / Cam chain adjustment / Valve adjustment / Compression check / Spark plug / Contact breaker / Ignition timing / Air cleaner / Carburetor adjustment / Throttle cable adjustment CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE Tools / Parts / Removal / Installation / Upper end disassembly / Cylinder head inspection / Valve lapping / Leak test / Valve guide replacement / Valve seat grinding / Cylinder head assembly / Piston and cylinder inspection / Upper end assembly / Bottom end disassembly / Bottom end inspection / Bottom end assembly CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION Clutch / Transmission CHAPTER SIX / FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS Air cleaner / Carburetor / Fuel valve (petcock) / Fuel tank / Exhaust system CHAPTER SEVEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Battery / Charging system (XT models) / Lighting system / Switches / Fuse / Ignition CHAPTER EIGHT / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING Front wheel / Front forks / Seal replacement / Steering / Brake / Brake adjustment CHAPTER NINE / REAR SUSPENSION Rear wheel / Shock absorbers / Swing arm / Drive chain / Drive sprockets / Brake / Brakelight switch SUPPLEMENT / 1978 AND LATER SERVICE INFORMATION INDEX WIRING DIAGRAMS Models covered: 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Yamaha TT500 TT 500 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Yamaha XT500 XT 500 Clymer Manuals Yamaha TT500 Manual Clymer Manuals Yamaha XT500 Manual XT500 (1976-1981) TT500 (1976-1981)