SYM Maxsym TL 500 (TL 465) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
465cc Liquid-Cooled Parallel-Twin DOHC 8-Valve (Wet Clutch · Chain Final Drive) · Source: SYM Maxsym TL 500 (TL 465) (2020–2021) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the SYM Maxsym TL 500 (TL 465) (2020–2021) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2020–2021 SYM Maxsym TL 500 (TL 465) (chassis TL47W1) requires 2.7 L (2.85 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SN Full Synthetic 10W-40) engine oil for a drain-only change and 2.9 L (3.06 US qt) with filter service (1540A-TL1-000 / HF147). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI front (120/70 R15 56H) and 275 kPa / 2.75 bar / 40 PSI rear (160/60 R15 67H), paired with 2× NGK CPR8EA-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ14S / YTX12-BS battery.
Drain only: 2.7 L (2.85 US qt)
R 275 kPa (2.75 bar)
Est. Range: ~263 km (163 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Automatic Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 · JASO MA2 · API SN Full Synthetic 10W-40 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 2.7 L (2.85 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 2.9 L (3.06 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 1540A-TL1-000 / HF147 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 28 N·m (20.7 lb-ft / 2.86 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70 R15 56H · Rear: 160/60 R15 67H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 275 kPa / 2.75 bar / 40 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 280 kPa / 2.80 bar / 41 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CPR8EA-9 × 2 (Gap: 0.7–0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ14S / YTX12-BS (12V 11.2Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 520 Sealed X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and clean/lubricate regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 465 cc · 40.7 hp @ 6,750 rpm · 42.5 N·m (31.3 lb-ft) @ 6,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 795 mm (31.3 in) · 223 kg (492 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 12.5 L (3.3 US gal) · ~21 km/L → ~263 km (163 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 300 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 5,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 6,000 km / 10,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 20,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
First-generation 465cc Euro 4 twin maxi-scooter preceding the bored-out TL 508, sharing chassis-mounted engine balance, 6-link monoshock, and 520 chain final drive.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Oil-bathed wet multiplate clutch strictly forbids JASO MB scooter oil—refill with 2.9 L of full-synthetic SAE 10W-40 JASO MA2 and spin-on filter HF147.