CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Routine checks / Pre-checks / Service intervals / Tires and wheels / Battery / Periodic lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Tune-up
CHAPTER 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
CHAPTER 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
CHAPTER SIX / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
Clutch / Clutch cable / External shift mechanism / Transmissions / 5-speed transmission / Internal shift mechanism
CHAPTER 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
CHAPTER 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
CHAPTER NINE / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front wheel / Front hub / Handlebar / Steering head and stem (loose ball bearings) / Steering head bearing races / Front fork / Inspection
CHAPTER 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
CHAPTER 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
WIRING DIAGRAMS
