If you want to perform auto repairs on your Yamaha XV 500 SE then it is usually recommended to have access to a Workshop Manual to use as personal reference if perhaps you need to know tips to take out a certain part for example, the Wheel Bearing and fit it again accurately.
Yamaha XV 500 SE Workshop Manuals offer you unique diagnostic details on your car or truck therefore if something is faulty it will help you work out what the problem is and some ways to repair it. After that you can decide if this can be achieved on your own or in case the job is simply too big you can make a booking for your XV 500 SE in with a trusted friendly mechanic.
Yamaha XV 500 SE manual