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2. FRAME COVERS/ EXHAUST MUFFLER
XCITING 500
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FRAME COVERS/EXHAUST MUFFLER
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SCHEMATIC DRAWING ------------------------------------------------- 2- 1
SERVICE INFORMATION------------------------------------------------ 2- 2
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TROUBLESHOOTING----------------------------------------------------- 2- 2
FRAME COVERS REMOVAL ------------------------------------------- 2- 3
EXHAUST MUFFLER ----------------------------------------------------- 2-15
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2. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
SCHEMATIC DRAWING
XCITING 500
2-1
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2. FRAME COVERS/ EXHAUST MUFFLER
XCITING 500
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• When removing frame covers, use care not to pull them by force because the cover joint claws
may be damaged.
• Make sure to route cables and harnesses according to the Cable & Harness Routing.
TORQUE VALUES
Muffler mount bolt 35 N•m (3.5 kgf•m, 25 lbf•ft)
Exhaust pipe joint nut 20 N•m (2 kgf•m, 14 lbf•ft)
Exhaust pipe band bolt 21 N•m (2.1 kgf•m, 15 lbf•ft)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Noisy exhaust muffler
• Damaged exhaust muffler
• Exhaust muffler joint air leaks
Lack of power
• Caved exhaust muffler
• Clogged exhaust muffler
• Exhaust muffler air leaks
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2. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
XCITING 500
FRAME COVERS REMOVAL
SEAT
REMOVAL
Unlock the seat with the ignition key.
Open the seat.
Remove the two nuts and seat damper unit.
Remove the two nuts and the seat.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of the
removal.
After installation, check the seat installation
by moving the seat.
LUGGAGE BOX
REMOVAL
Remove the seat (page 2-3).
uts
uts
Damper Uni
uts
Screws
Remove the four screws and three nuts.
Raise the luggage box, disconnect the
luggage box light and accessory socket
connectors.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Luggage Box Light Connecto
Accessory Socket Connecto
2-3
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2. FRAME COVERS/ EXHAUST MUFFLER
XCITING 500
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE LID
REMOVAL
Remove the bolt and lid.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR SPOILER
REMOVAL
Unlock the seat with the ignition key.
Open the seat.
Bol
Spark Plug Maintenance Lid
Rubber Cap
Remove the rubber cap.
Remove four bolts and rear spoiler.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT FENDER
RE MOVAL
Remove the six bolts and front fender.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Bolts
Bolts
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2. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
UPPER HANDLEBAR COVER
REMOVAL
Remove four screws and upper handlebar
cover.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Bolts
RIGHT/LEFT CENTER BODY COVER
REMOVAL
Remove the two bolts and right/left center
body cover.
XCITING 500
Screws
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Be careful not to damage the tabs on the
center body cover.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
RIGHT/LEFT FLOOR SKIRT
REMOVAL
Remove the floor mat.
Remove the center body cover (page 2-5).
Center Body Cove
Floor Ma
2-5