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Lf250 Owners Manual
Lf250 Owners Manual
CONTENTS
MOTORCYCLE SATE RIDING 2 Main Switch
Safe Riding Rules 2 Instruments and Indicator
ProtectiveCloths 2 HaDdlebarContsols
Refitting 2 Clutch Lever
LoadingandAccessories 2 GearshiftPedal
Front Bmke Lever
PARTS LOCATION AND VIN RECORD 3 RearBrake Pedal
Parts Location 3 FuelFillerCap 5
VIN Record 4 Fuel Cock
CONTROL FIJNCTION 4 Chokelever
SteeringLock Selection
S€atCushion Check and Replace
HelmetLock Adjustmentof Front Bruke
RemovingofRight SideCover Adjusment of RearBrake
R€ar ShockAbso.ber Adjustrn€ntofBlake Light Switch
PRX-RIDD LNSPECTION How to UseBrake WearIndicaton 13
Brake System CheckofBrakeFluid fevel 13
Leak ofBrak€ Fluid ReplacementofBrake
Clutch Adjustmentof Clutch
Thrcttle Grip 6 DriveChain t4
Engine Oil 6 Checkof Lubdcation ofcables l4
Chain '7
Lubrication of ChokeCableand Clurch Lever l4
Wheel RearBrak€ and G€arshiftPedal
Parts,{Fastene$ Front Brake and Clutch Lever
Lights 7 SideStand
Switches ,7
RearSuspension
Battery ,7
Check ofFrcnt Fork
Fuel Adjustmed ofRear Shock Absorber
OPERATION GUIDE Checkof SteeringDevice
Startingthe Engine Wheel Beaxing 15
StartingProcedureof WarmedEngine Battery 15
Gearshifting 9 Fuse 16
Breaking-in 9 Replacementof HeadlightBulb 16
Riding 9 Dismantlementof Front Wheel l6
Braking 9 Mounting of Fmnt Wheel t7
Pa*ing 9 Dismantlementof Rearmeel l7
MAINTENANCE 10 Mounting ofRear Wleel I7
Tool Kit l0 Troubleshooting t'7
Maintenance Schedule 10 TroubleshootingBlock Diagram 17
Torsion Specification l0 CleaDing l7
Engineoil ll StorugeGuide l8
AiI Cleaner 11 Removalftom Storage..... t8
Idle Speed I2 SPECIFICATIONS I9
Adjushnentof Thrcttle Cable I2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 20
SparkPlug 12 CDIAGRAM 2l
MOTORCYCLE SAFE RIDING
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Motorcycle riding requir€s special efforts on your part to ensure your safety. Knorv these requirements below befbre you ride.
SAFf, RIDING RULES
l.Always make a pre-ride inspection before yolr start the engine. You may prevent accident or cquipment darnage.
2,Manyaccidentsinvo]veinexperienccdriders.Mostcouni|ieSrequireaspccialmotorcycleridingtestorlicense'
your motorcycle to an inexperiencedrider.
3.Many automobilc/motorcycleaccidentshappenbecausethe aulomobile driver docs not "see" the motorcyclist.
Make yourscllconspicuous to help avoid the accidcnt that wrsn't your fault:
a Wear bdghl or reflective clothing-
aDon't ride in anothcr motorist's "blind spo."
4-Obey all national and local laws and regulations.
Exccssivespeed is a facto. in nany accidenis. Obey the speedlimits, and NEVER tmvel faster than condilions wanant.
Signal belore you makc a tum or lane changeto draw othcr nlotorists' attention..
5.Don't let other motorists surpriseyou.
Use extncaulion at intersections,parkirg lot entrancesand exits, and always remember to ride with both hands and keep borh feet on llrc ridcr foorrestswhile the
passengergrasp the rear handrail with both feet on thc passengerfootrests.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHS
1'MoStmotorcycleaccidcnt1.ata]itieSareduetoheadinjurieS'ALwAYSwearahelmet'YouShou1da]sowea|alaceshie1dandprotec1ivcclothing.
sameProlection.
2.ThccxiauStSystembeconrcslrotduringoperation.anditremainshotforawhi1ea1ierstoppingt
clothing that fully covers your legs.
3.Do not wear loose clothing that could catch on the controi leve$, kick-stater, footrestsor wheels.
REFITTING
I\WARNING
Relitting ofthe motorcycle,or r€movalof original parts,may makethe vehicleunsafeor ill€gal.Obey all nationaland localequipmentregulations.
LOADING AND ACCESSORIES
I\WARNINC
To preventan accident,takeextremecarelvhenadding.ccessories and cargoand riding with them. Additionofaccessories and cargomay reducea
motorcycle'sstability'performanceand safeoperatingspeed.Remembertheseperlbrmancesmay be reducedby installationofthe rccessories not producedby
the company,improper loading,worn tyre and overall motorcycleconditions,poor road or weatherconditions. Thesegeneralguidelinesmay help you d€cide
whetheror how to equipyour motorcycle,and how to load it safely.
Loading
l.Keepcalgoandaccessory weightlow andcloseto the centerofthe motorcycle.Lod weightequallyon bothsidesto nlininize imbalance.As weightis locatedfurthcr
liom themotorcycle's cenlerofgravity,handlingis proportionally
affected.
2.Adjusit)'rcprcssureandrearsuspension to suitloadwcightandriding conditions.
-
r.\'ehicle handling and stabiliry can be adverselyaffectcd by loosc cargo. Rcchcck cargo sccurity and accessorymounts frequently.
.1.Donot attach items to the handlebars,Iork, or fcndcr. Unstable handling or slow steeringresponsemay produce.
ce[uine accessoriesofthe company havc bccn spccifically designed and testcd on the motorcycle. Becausethe factory cannol tesl all other acccssories.you are
personallyresponsiblefor seleciion. installation.and use ofaccesso es not produced by the company. Always lollow lhe guidelinesunder loading, and thesebelow:
LCarefully inspect the a
cortroloperatron.
]'Largc1brkmountcdfairingsor1vindshiclds.orpoorlydesignedorimproper1ymorrntedfairingscanproduceaerdyn
inslall fairings that decreasccooling air flowing to the engine.
i.Accessories may increasethe tirne lhat hands of feet operatccontrols, resulting in incrcascdrcaction time in an emergency.
.+.DoDot add electical equipmcnt that will cxcccd the motorcycle's electrical system capacity.
i.This motorcycle is not designedto pull a sidecaror trailcr. Handling may be seriously impaired if so equipped.
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Fixingboltoffront wheelaxle 20 2.0
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CAUTION Fis.25
Runtring theenginewith insulTicieni oil cancauseserious inginedamage.
ENGINE OIL NOTE
CHECKOF OIL LEVEL(Fig.22) aWhen runningin very dustyconditions,oil changesshouldbe pedomed more
l.Place the motorcycle on the even grourd and keep it in frequentlythanspecifiedin themaintenance schedule.
vertical position- Then siart the engine and run it at idle a Pleasedisposeof usedengineoil in a mannerthat is conpatiblewith the
spcedfbr a lbw minutes- environment.We suggest you takeit in a s€aledcontainer to your localrecycling
Lstop the engine so as to let the oil level be stable, then, centeror servicestationfor reclamation. Do not throw it in the rubbishor pour it
check the oil level through the check window [ocatedon Fig.22 on the$ound or downa drair.
thc lower part ofright crankshaftcase. O Checkwindow AIR CLEANER (Fig.26,27,28,29,30 & 3l)
I.The level must be maintained between the upper and lower @ Upperlevel mark Theair cleanershouldbeserviced at regularintenalsasspecifiedin themain-
level marks. Add the engine oil ifnecessary. @ Lower level mark tenanceschedule.Servicemorelrequentlywhenriding in unusuallywet or dusty
CILA.NGEOF ENGINE OIL AI{D OIL FILTER (Fig. 23,24& 25) arcas.Seeyourdealerfor furtherinformation.
Thequaliryof engine
oil is thechieffactor
afectingtheengine
service
life- Maintaintheair cleanerin thefollowinssequencel
a hange the engine oil as specified in the maintenanceschedule. LLoosentheclamp(Fig.26).
NOTE 2.Remove thebolt(Fig.2?).
Change the engine oil with the engine at normal operating temperatureand 3.Takeoul thehoseandthe air cleanercasing(Fig.28).
lhe motorcycle on the stand to assurecomplete and rapid draining. 4.Remove thecover(Fig.29)-
Lstart the engine and run it at idle speedfor a few minutes,then stall it. s.Alongtheguiderod,withdrawthefilt€r €lement(Fig.30), washit with clean,non-
I To dlain the oil, place an empty oil tray under the engine, and remove the filter flammableor high flashpoint solvent.This done,squeezeit to removethe re
mainedsolvent.
I\WARNING 6-Soakthe air cleanerfilter elementin gasolineengineoil of 15W40QE until
A warmed-up engine and the oil in it are hot; be careful not lo burn saturated,and th€n squeezeout the excessoil so as to let it keepwet without
tourselL drainins(Fis.3
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l.Tum offthe drain plug
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-l.Takeout the filter element.
5.Reinstallthe drain plug with a torque of34N.m (3.4kg.m). l.lt I lw'l
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6 lnstall a new filter element and O,ring, then fit the cover to original position and t>sl ll
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secureit with bolts. Fig.26 Fig.28
Torque ofoil filter bolt: 7N.m (0.7kg m) Oscrew O screw - tY,
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M r k e . u f e r h a l l h c O r i n g f s f i r p r o p e f l ).
\dd specified engine oil il necessar).
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I\WARNING CHECK AND REPLACE r 4-,
Neverusegasolineor low flashpoint solventsfor cleaningthe afucle|ner. LDisconnecl rhesparkplugcapfiomrhe.parkplug.
A fire or explosioncould result. | =l
2.Clean an) dlrr fiomaroundrhesparkplugba.e.Remore rhe I r =l
T..Installtheremovedpartsin thercveneorderofremoval. sparkpluguirngtheplugwrenchcontaining in theroolkir. lo 147 I
NOTE l.lncpecrtheelectrodes andcenrerporcelain for deposirs.ero | | |
^ Make surethat the elementis fit properly in the filter casing. sionor carbonfouling. Ifthe erosionor depositis heavy,re- F*'34
I\WARNING placetheplug. Cleana carbonor wet-fouledplugwith a plug pluggap
O"Spa.k
Never operatethe €nginewithout filter element,otherwise,the piston/ cleaner.or usea wire brush.
cylinderwall may be worn excessively. 4.Checkthe spa* plug gapusinga wire-tlpe feelergauge.Ifadjustmentis necessary,
bendthesideelectodecarcfully.
IDLE SPEED(Fig. 32) The sparkplug gapshouldbe 0.6 - 0.7 mm.
The engine must be at normal operating temperahfe Makesuretheplugwasheris in goodcondition.
for accurateidle speedadjustment- s.Withthe plug washerattached, thrcadthe sparkplug in by handfirst to prevent
NOlE crossthreading, andthenby thesparkplugwrench.
Do not attemptto compensatefor faults in other sys- Torqueofsparkplug: l3N.m (1.3kg.m)
temsby adjustingidle speed.Seeyour d€alerfor regularly 6.Reinstall thesparkplug cap.
scheduled carbuetoradiustments. @ Throttlefixingscrew NOTE
l.Wam up theengine,shift to neuhalandplacethemotorcycleon its centerstand. Ifthere is no torquewrenchwhen fitting the sparkplug, followingway is
2.Adjustidle speedwith the throttlestopscrewto setidle speedat about1250- availablertightenthesparkplugby your hand,thentum it additionally by l/4 - 1/
135Or/min. 2 ofa revolution.The sparkplug shouldbetightenedto specifiedtorqueassoonas
Tum the throttle fixing screwclockwise(in the directionofthe arrowheadA) dristool is obtained.
will increaseidlespeedwhilewill decrcase it tumingcounterclockwise (in thedirec- CAUTION
aThe spark plug must be securelytighlened. An improperly tightenedplug
tion of thearrowhead B)-
can becomevery hot and possiblydamagethe €ngine.
3.Whenthe enginehasno idle speedor runsat a decrcased speed,setthe throttle oNever usea spark plug with an improper heatnnge, otherwisesevereengine
stopscrewin themiddlebetweenthetwo limit positionsto helpmix air andfuel. damagecol|ld result.
4.Runtheengineagain;readjustthethrottlestopscrcwifnecessary.
ADJUSTMENT OF FRONT BRAKE (Fig. 35)
ADJUSTMENT oF THROTTLE CABLE (Fig.33) As fte brake pads wear, brake fluid level dmps. There is
NOTE no adjustmentto perform, but fluid level and pad wear must be
The idle speedmust be set before adjusting the ftee play inspected pedodically. The system must be inspected ftequently
of thrcttle cable. to ensuretherc are no fluid leaks. Ifthe bnke lever free Dlav
l.Check the thrcttle gdp for smooth rotation from the tully open becomese\cessive and lbe braftepad\ are nol wom beyond ii'
l o l h e f u l l y c l o \ e d p o s i r i o oa l b o L hf u l l \ r e e r i n gp o s i r i o n s . O Lock nut
minimum depth, there is probably air in the brake systemand it
2.Measurc the throttle grip ftee play at the throttle gdp flange. must be bled. Seeyour dealer for this service.
Oaalser to- ls mm
The standardfree play should be approx.: 3 - 5rnm. The lree play offront bmke rod end should be 2 - 5 mm. Adjustit asfollows:
To adjust the tee play, loosen the lock nut and tum the Ol-ock nut l.Unscrew the lock nut.
adjuster. @ Adjusler play
Free of l0 - 15mm beforethe
2.Tumthe adjustersoasto shifttherod enda clearance
adjusterbearsagainstthepistonofmain cylinder.
SPARKPLUG (Fig. 34) NOTE
SELECTION Checkthe free Dlavofbrake rod. and makesurethat the brakerod functions
Standardplug: CR6HSA (NGK) or U2oFSR-UCNIPPONDENSO)
6$properly.
\DJUSTMENT OF REAR BRAKE (Fig. 36, 37 & 38) contact,llusb thoroughlywith water and catt a doctor if your eycswere
\. ,tI rrposed,
we rccommended
thatihe itemshouldbe conducted
by yourdcaler 'Kf,EP-OUT oF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION
t lluid$irhcarebccause
i( candamase
plastic
andpainred
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2 Pcddrherghl: .. mm ,ffi::lr*p,r l"Xl,l;,:-u"
,j{,ff- - Olock nur awhen addingbrakefluid.besurerhebrakefluidtrnk h horizontrtbeforerhe
()Ficenli):20'J0mm lX:",:ll"::-'
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I c s pi \ r e m o r e do.r b r a l en u i dm a vi o i o u t ,
PIII)AL HEIGHT ause only specified brake fluial from ;sealed container.
llnscrcw the lock nut rig:r aNever allow contaminants such as dirt or warer to €nter the brake fluid tank.
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ll'nlllcrJiu'lerclockwiseorcoLrirrefclockr"r.c
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2.Throuihther iew windowIn rhebrakcmarncytrndcr to see
The liee playol brakepcdalshouldbc adjustedafterthepedatheightis ser. the brakeftuid lcvel; if the fluid level js belowthc L0 w ER
TREE PLAY
specified
brake
fluid"., o"
Adjusr
therieeplayto20-30nmafthcbrake
pedal
cndasrouows:
rumthe 5",ilfii};ll:"r"JiJ,;'ltow'
^lrusterclockwiseto decrcase
the frcc play. while lum it counterclockwise
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3,?"1"t".
to in- 3.Tumlooscthescrewsandthenremovethecytindercover.addbrakefuid up to the
.fd.rsethefreeplay. uppER lcvelmarkofihe vicw window.
(.\UTION
I hepcdalheightshouldbe checkedafterthe chainrsfeinstattcd REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE FLUID
or udrusred.
I Replacementof alI brakefluid should bc caniedout by your dealer.
i Thebrakelighishoul<lbechecked for properiun"n."r"g ut". tir"tr"r." ". "at,.r.t"a. -- ';fjTi:;l",;;i':"*i1"":.11tr""r" * -"-
\DrusrMENr oFBRAKE LrcHrswriclririg.js) J,fJ;,,r*:""i?',il$:j',:[:iT*""
Adjustthc brakeli8ht switchbv shifnng r.Reptaccall;f therubberri,rgseuei,2 ycars.
:hcbrakepedal,forwhichpurpose:tum thc a{i- t-tal l ",^ ".
ll, .,p, , lXa"::., b.Replaceall ofrhe hose.u".i+ yeais.
rustins nutwlrileholdinsthebodyuntilthetishr Ii&, ," IH:?"v.
' qlilhl JU-rl'clorcrhebrdlc.rad.engacrng. nul
Z)Adlu'trng ADJUSTMENT OF C-LUTCH (F ig.42 & 43)
l !! ) rreepravatthecrutch
rever leverflanserherieeprav
How ro usE BRAKE WEAR TNDtcAToRS (Fig. 40) "n",,oYii"J'iti'r",i,11,"h
The front and rear brakes
are equippedrvith brake
'':'li!liJi",t"*f f _.- t-lJ To make adjusrmenr,tum loose the lock nur at rhe top ofrhc clurch cabte of
,sdpp,ied,apoinrera,rached.to ] /4 ] ::,lH*,'l;i::*#:f"'."JjlF,:,:;lJ.H:".H""1i:mff:*li.:l:",:
:.Lnake.*novesiowardareferenccmarkonthebraxe r e q r i r e m c n t t, b i s d o n e ; t i g h t e nu p t h e l o c k ; u t
'r.icover. lfthe pointcr ^ .^l^;1 |
aligns with the refe.enccmark Fig.40 I v- | NOTE
': lullapplicationofthe brake.thebrakeshoesmusthe G) Brakewearindicator
-::.lrced. Ifsuch adjustment
is still unsatisfactory,
contactyour dealerfor hclp.
@ Limirline
( HECK t,*;;;*
oF BRAKE
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FLLTD (Fis.4r
LEVEL ) f$l ",, lhj];l lE l:
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. B r a t e f l u i dm a t c a u s ier r i r a r i o nA. v o i d c o n r a c * i r h s t i n o r e y eIsn.c a s e o f 1 3 t0 15rr , i
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DRN'E CHAIN s.Checkthe drivechainslack.
The sewicelife ofthe drive chainis dependent uponproperltrbricationand 6-Oncethealrivechainslackis changed, it is necessarytorclocat€therearwheel,for
adjustment,Poormaintenance cancauseprematurewearor damageto the drive adjustmentwill affect the rear brakepedalftee play.
chainandsprockets. LUBRJCATION
The drive chain shouldbe checkedand lubricat€das Dartofthe Pre-ride Useengineoil or a commerciallyprepareddrive chainlubricantsill pr€fer-
inspeclion.Undersevere usage. or whenLhemolorcyclersndde; in unuluall)dust) enceto machineoil or otherlubricants.Saturateeachchainlinljoint so that the
or muddy areas,more ftequentmaintenancewill be necessary. lubricantpenetrates betweenthe link plates,pins,bushings, androllers.
R.EMOVALAND CLEANING
INSPECTION (Fis. 44) men the drive chainbecomesdirty, it shouldbe removedandcleanedprior to
NOTE lubrication.
By tuming thewheel,find the mosttight part,wherecheck l.With the engrneoff, caretullyremovethechainclip.
for slack. 2.Cleanthe drive chainin high flash-pointsolventandallow it to dry. Inspectthe
Lstall the engine,placeboth wheelson the groundwith the ddve chainfor possiblewearor damage.Replaceany chainthat hasdamaged
motorcyclein thev€rticalposition,andshifttheEansmissionFig.4l^- rollen, loosefitting links, or appeaNunse.viceable.
into neutral. a. l0 20 rnm
3.Inspectthesprocketteethforpossiblewearor damage.Replaceifnecessary.Never
2.Checkslackin the lowerdrivechainrun midwaybetweenthe sprockets. usea new ddve chain on badly wom sprockets.Both chainand sprocketsmustbe
Ddve chainslackshouldbe adjustedto allow the followi[g verticalmove- in goodconditioqor thenewr€placement chainor sprocketwill wearrapidly.
mentby hand:I 0 - 20 mm 4.Lubricatethedrivechain.
3.Rotatethe rearwheelandthen stop. Checkthe drive chainslack. Repeatthis s.Passthe chainover the sprocketsandjoin the endsoftbe chainwith the master
procedureseveraltimes.Drive chain slackshouldremainconstant. Ifthe chain is link. For easeofassembly,hold the chainendsagainstadjacentrearsprocketteeth
slackonly in certainsections,somelinksarekinkedandbinding.
Binding andkinking can fiequently be eliminatedby lubdcation. .whileinsertingthemast€rlink.
I\WARNING
4.Insp€ct thesprocketteethfor possibleweardamage.Replaceifnecessary. Install the chainclip sothat th€ closedend ofth€ clip will facethe direc-
s.Ifthe drivechainor sprccketsareexcessively wom or damaged, they shouldbe tion of fonvard {heel rutation.
replaced.Neverusea new chainwith wom sprockets;rapidchainwearwill result.
6.Adjust the drive chain and rearbrakepedalfree play.
ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 45 & 46) CHECK AIID LUBRICATION OF CABLDS
Drive chainslackshouldbe checkedandadjusted, ifnecessary, every1,000 CAUTION
km. When opemtedat sustainedhigh speedsor under conditionsof frequentrapid Damaged flexible tube may causecorrosion inside, which affects the move-
acceleration,the chain may require morc ftequentadjustment. ment ofthe cable. Check the brake cable for kinks or signs ofwear that could cause
Ifthe drivechainrequiresadjustment, the procedure is asfollows: sticking or failure. In this case th€ flexible cable should be replaced as soon as
l.Loosentheadjusterofrear brake. posslole,
2.Loosenthe a,{leDut. Lubricate the cable with a cornrnercially available cable lubricant to prcvent
3.Loosenthe locknutsfor thedrivechainadjusters. premature wear and corrosion.
4.Tum both adjustingbolts at the sametime until both left and right adjustersalign
Contact your dealer for help if you cannot conect the problem
with the indexmark,andthenreinstallthe axlenut. To keepa correctconcentriciry,
Recommendedlubricant: engine oil Class l5W40Q
rctationofboth adjustenshouldbeidentical.Chainslackshouldbe 10^,20 mm.
f-Vi:T\--T!] Fio 46 LUBRICATION OF CHOKE CABLE AND THROTTLE GRIP
io"oli^,* ElqlU,Sl A"A"'""' To lubricate the moving part ofthe choke, remov€ the scrc% hold the end of
rnd slight pull it out, then
cable and then apply
apply few
few drops
drops of lubricant
lubricant to it.
l--t$ .lSPl Qeajuster To lubricate the throttle gdp cable, fiIst disassemblethe grip, then coat the
| (\\ 1_-.,/^d p j (:l, Lock nur
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h .---o<-' g , (O Inde\ rnarr surfacesofthrottle gip with g€neml-purpose grease.
REAR BRAKE AND GEARSHIFT PEDAL
Themovingpartssuchaspivotsandpinsshouldbe lubricated. CHECK OF STEERING DEVICE (Fig. 49)
Recommendedlubricant: engineoil of l5w40e Periodically check tfie sleeri0gdevice for funclioning. Op-
.
emtronwlh the \4om or loosesleeringbearingis dangercus.Make
FRONT BRAKE AND CLUTCH LEVER the check as tottowst suppon lhe motorcycle on the stand.Iin up
Themovingpartssuchaspivotsandpinsshouldbe lubricated. the fronr wheel otl the gound. Attempt io move the fioni rtreei p;q,49
Recommendedlubricant:€ngineoil of l5w40e to andfro while holdingit. Contactthedealerfor helpifany freeplay is present.
SIDESTAND Removingofthe ftont wheelwill helpthecheck.
Tle movingpa(s suchaspivotsandpinsshouldbe lubricated.Checkto see WHEEL BEARING
rhatthemovementofsid€ standis smooth. T h e $ r ' h e e lb e a r i n g s h o u l d b e c h e c k e d a s p e r t h e M A I N T E N A N C E
Recommended lubricanr engineoil of l5w40e ,-
SCHEDULE. Contact the dealer for assistanceif any_backlashin the ftont or r€ar
CAUTION wheel bearing is found or whe€l rotation is uneven.
Contactyour dealerfor help if the side standfunctionsimproperlv.
REAR SUSPENSION BATTERY(Fig.s0& sl)
Themovingpartssuchaspivotsandpinsshouldbe lubricated. Batteryelechol)1eis poisonous,so be surenot to discardit at will. Handl€in
Recommendedlubricant:lithiumgrease. accordance with nationalor localenvironmental protectionrul€s.
Mainrainthebalteryin accordance
ffi
wilh lhe mainlenance schedule in the
CHECK oF FRONT FORK (Fig. 4?) manual. The batteryelectrolytelevel shouldbe betweenthe UppER level mark and
CAUTION the.LOWERlevel mark. Ilbattery electrol)4elevet is belowthe LOWER level mark,
Thevehicleshouldbe supported
firmly againstbeing addproperdistilledwaterup ro theUPPERtevelmark.
MH-*:i*."
Fig.47
fork. Fig.51
2.Placethe motorcycl€ on the smooth ground with it in vertical position. aD_ O Upper level mark
ply the &ont brakese\ eml times.and thenswing rhe front fork up and down repearedly. (2)Lower level mark
NOTE
CAUTION
Contact the dealer for assistance if any damage or uneven movement in the awhen the motorcycleis to be storedfor atr extendedperiod oftime. r€move
iiont fork is found. the barrer]from the mororcycle and chrrgeit fuUy:and then sto;€ii in a
cool,dry place. If the bat'teryis to b€ left in the moiorcycle,disconnectthe
ADJUSTMENT OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER(Fig. 48) negativelead from tbe battery t€rminal first and then cometo the Dositive
The shockabsorberis providedwith lead.
preloadedspring adjuster. To adjust the aThe vent hoseshouldbe placedproperly when the batteryis checked.Ifnot
springto load which you except,tum the so.gasesfrom the baitery or electrolyteleakage$ill causecorrosionof the
adjusterin (D direction to increasepr€load, "main frame and damageits surfaces.
while turn it in @ direction to d;crease I\WARNING
preload. aThe batterygivesoffexplosivegases:keepsparks,llames,eod cigarenesawav.
Prorideadequate venrilationwhenchargingor usingrhebatt]erlin an en_
CAUTION
closedspace.
The shockabsorbers shouldbe setto Fig. 48 O decrease O Incr€ase aThe batt€ry containssulfuric acid (electrolyte).Contactingwith skin or eyes
lhe samepreload,otherwise, it maycauseout ofconhol or problem. may causes€vereburns. Wear protectiveclothingand a faceshi€ld.
lfelectrolyte getsin your skin, flush rvith water.
If el€ctrolyteg€tsin your eyes,flush with water for tt least 15 minutes
and call r physicianimmediately.
If swallowed,drink largequantitiesof water or milk
aflectrol)'te is poisonous.
and follow with milk of magnesiaor vegetableoil and call a physician.
Wl *rr*cab,e
orspeedometer
W EF,.x?i,:$
theboltandextracttheaxle.
4. Remove
.KEEP OUT OF RNACH OF CHILDREN NOTE
FUSE to clampthefiictionliningwhenwithdrawthebrake
Don'tholdthehandlebar
The vehicle is equipped with a self-recovercd overload protector. The protec- discftom the clipperAssy.
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tor will cut offthe circuit automatically in the case oftroubles such as a short circuit MOUNTING OF FRONT WHEEL (Fig. 55)
or an overload troubl€, and it will switch on the circuit automatically a lew seconds Reinstallationshouldbe carriedout in the reverseorder
later after you tum on the power switch in the case of houbleshooling. of dismantlement,but pay attentionto points below:
The fuse may be used repeatedlyforlhousands times. l.Make sulethat the wheelcas€shouldbe engagedwith the
geardeviceof speedometer properly.
REPLACEMENTOF HEADLIGHT BULB (Fig.s2 & s3) 2.Theclearancebetweenthe linings shouldbe enoughbefore Fig.55
If the headtightbulb is bumt out, replacementshouldbe doneasfollows: thebrakediscis fit to position.
@
3.Makesurethatthe sloi in the outsideof gearshouldbe en-
gagewith thebossofftonlleft shockabsorber properly.
WH?Iv-
L Loosenoffthe screwfrom th€headlightAssy.
4.Tighlen up tbeaxlenurro .pecified torsion
Torsionofftont wheelaxl€:5.8N.m(5.skg'm)
s.Checkthe ftont foik for proper functioningbeforc fixing the clamp bolt.
6.Tigltenup thebolt to specifiedtorsioD-
2. Tum offthe leadingwire ofheadlight, take the headlightAssy out ofthe bracket, Tolsionof clampbolt: 20N.m(2.okg.m)
ihen removethe chimney,
3. R€movethe socketby tuming it counterclockwise,withdraw the damagedbulb. DISMANTLEMENT OF REAR WHEEL @ig. s6 & 57)
NOTE NOTE
Be car€ful not to bum yourselfand keep flammablematerialsaway becaus€ We recornnend ihat this item should be done by your dealer
the bulb is very hot during operation
4. Fit a newbulb to positionandsecureit with socketspring. W'ffiAH Fig.57
O Nut ofaxle
IW
5. Reinstallthe chimneyand headlightAssy. @ Lock nut
Contactthe dealerfor helpifthe light beamneedto be adjusted. @ Adjuster
DISMANTLEMENT OF FRONT WHEEL (Fig. 54) @ Align mark
NOTE CAUTION
Contactthe dealerfor assistance,iffiont wheel needto be repaired.
Pleasesupportthe vehiclewith a standto preventit from falling over.
CAUTION
Pleasesupport tbe vehiclewith a standto prev€ntit from falling ov€r. 1.Placea blockundertie engineto misetherearwheel.
l. Removethe alrivecableofspeedometer fromthe sideoffront wheel. 2.Putout thesplitpin ftom thebmketie-rod,unscrewthenut andtie-rodbolt.
2. Loosenthebolt andaxle. 3.Removethe bmke adjusterandrcd.
3. Put a block underthe engiDeto mise the fiont wheel offthe ground. 4.Loosen the lock nuts and chain adjustersat both sides.
Withdraw the wheel a-xleand remove the wheel Assy.
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3. IGNITION SYSTEM
The chain may not be dismantledwhen the rear whe€l is dismounted.
\{OUNTING OF RIAR WHEEL Ffrq
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Reinstaliationshouldbe caried out in the reverseorderofdismantlement.but lDamoed
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payaftentron to pointsbelow:
LAdjustthe drivechain.
Lcheck to seeifthe partsbelow aretightenedpropetly, andsecuredwiih a new split
prn,
Torsionofaxle nur 80N.m(8.0kg.m)
Torsionoftie-rodbotr 20N.m(2.0kg.m)
l.Adjust therearbrake-
NOTE 4. BATTERY
Checkrhe brakelight for function after adjustingthe rear brake.
TROUBLESHOOTINGBLOCK DIAGRAM
Troublemay occurduringoperationthoughthe motorcyclehasb€eninspected
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strictly beforedelivery. Any problem from fuel, compressionand ignition sistems
! \ i l l c a u s ea b n o r m a ll o s so f p o l r e r . T h e r r o u b l e s h o o t r ntga b l eg i v i s p r o d u c e s
for
lioding
rnorng the rne reasons- pteasecontact
reasons. Please contacl your deal€rdealer ifthe
iflhe vehrcle needslo be reDaired CAUTION
repared.
Do not dismstrtle or maintain the vehicte without the Drof$sional
Aumqrxc knonledge.
Do not smokeor allow flamesor sparksin th€ areawhereth€ fuel svstem
is subjectto check. CLEANING
Cleanyour motorcycleregularlyto protectthe surfacefinishesandinspectfor
TROIJBLESHOOTINGBLOCK DIAGRAM .
damage,wear, and oil or blake fluid leakage,and to prolong servicelife ofparts.
CAUTION
High-pressur€ water (or air) can damagecertrin parts of the motorcvcle.
Avo;dspmyinghigl-pres"ure waterat rhefollowinsareas.
WheelHubs.lgnitionSwilch.Carbureror. tnstrumintr. Handtebar Su irches,
Muffler Outlets,Under FuetTank,Ddve Chain, Under Seat,etc.
I.Washthevehiclecompletely with a geat dealofwater
NOTE
Cleanthe headlightlensand otherplasticpartsusing a cloth or spongedamp-
.
], COMPRESSION enedwith a solution of mild deteryentand water.
2.Dry up the motorcycle,startthe engine,and let it run for severalminutes.
I\WARNING
Braking €fficiencymsy b€ temporarily impaired just aft€r washinqthe
motorc\(le.
longerstoppingdistanceto avoid a possibl€accialent.
3.Testthe bmkes before riding the motorcycle. Several applicationsmay be neces- SPECIFICATIONS 250//125-C
s a D t o r e \ t o r en o r m a lb m k i n gp e r l o r m a n c e .
4.Lubricate the drive chain immediately after washing and drying the motorcycle. DIMENSIONS
STORAGEGUIDE Ovemll length 2215mm
Somemeasuresshouldbe takenfor storing a long term-unusedvehicle so as Overallwidth 780mm
to reducethe bad influenceon its performance.Beforc the storage,mak€necessary Overallheight 1140mm
maintenanceto ensDrethe vehicle higl performanceaft€r-storage. Seatheight 685mm
Storage Groundclearance 150mm
Lclean and dry up the vehicle and wax its surface. Min. tum circledia. 5600mm
2.Emptythe fuel inside the f el tank and carburetor,spray someantirust. Wheelbase 1495mm
I\WARNING Steeringbar angle
Gasolineis €xtremelyflammable and is explosiveund€r certain conditions,
Max-speed > 90 km/h
Perform this operationin a well-ventilatedarer with the engile stopped.Do
Gradeability > 18"
not smokeor allow flamesor sparksin the ar€a wheregasolineis drained or
storedand wherethe fuel tank is refueled. WEIGHT
3.Drive off the sparkplug to fill a spoonof engineoil (about I 5 - 20 millilite) into Dry weight 137kgll l42kg
the cylinder;turn offthe ignition switch andrun the engineseveraltimesby prcss- CAPACITIES
ing the starterbuttonto scatterevedy drc oil insidethe cylinder, andthen reinstall Passenger capacity Operatorand one passenger
thespa* plug. Max. weight capacity 150kg
4.Cleanand oil the drive chain. ENGINE
5.Dismantle the batteryandstorcin a dry, cool andwell-ventilated placewithout Model 2V49FMM // 2V4IFMI
being shonedirectly. Type 4-stroke,V-twin cylinderwith air-cooled
CAUTION
Borc and stroke 4 9 x 6 6 m m l l 4 l x 4 ' 7m m
When dismantlingthe batt€ry,dismantleth€ negativeleadfirst, and then
the positivelead,When installingit, the procedureis just opposite.During the Compression ratio 10tl ll 10.2:1
operationsabove,the ignition srvitchmust be turned off. Displacement 248 cm3/l 124.1cnnl
6.Sealthe muffler outlet with plastic cloth to preventthe fomer ftom moisture. Startmode El€ctric starter
?.Coverthemotorcycle(don'tuseplasticor oth€rcoatedmaterials) andstorein an Lubrication Press/splash
unheatedarea,ftee of dampness.Do not storc the motorcyclein direct sunlight. Carburetortpe/No. BD526/1
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE Sparkplug CR6HSA,/I U2OFSR-U
LTakeoff thecovershieldingth€vehicleandcleanit. Sparkplug gap 0.6-0.7 mm
2.Chargethe battery asrequired. Install the battery Ignitionsystem CDt (digital)
3.Clearawaythe antirustinside the fuel tank, and fill fresh gasolineinstead. ENGINE OIL
4.Performall Pre-rideInspectionchecks. Try the motorcycleat low speedsin a safe Type/Class classor SFAlowl0-St class
SEA20W40.SE
ridine areaawav from hamc,
OIL CAPACITY Casrerangle 32.05'
Regularreplacementof oil 1.4L ELECTRICAL
Replacement ofoil in filter 1 . 6L Batterytype GMl0-3A-2
Total 1 . 8L Battery capacity 12V-10A
FUEL Magneio Permanentmagn€tic
OctaneNo. RQ-90andhigher LIGHTS
Fuel tank capaciry 9.5L Headlight 12V-3sW35W// 12V-60W55W
Reservesupply 2.6L Tail,/brakelight l2v -3sw/2rw // 12y-5w/2rw
SUSPENSION Tum signal light l2y-t5w l/ t2v-2tw
Tyresize,front 3.00-18 lnstrumentindicator I2V-1.7W// t2V-3W
T)Tesize,rear 5.00-18 Neutral light 12v-1.1W
Frcnt braket,?e Disc tlpe by hand,RH High beamindicator l2v-3w
Rearbrak€t pe Drum t ?e by foot, RH Sub-headlight 12V-3W
Front suspension Telescopicfork tlpe OTHER
Rearsuspension Swing axlnfr?e Air cleaner Wet-element fi/pe
Frontshockabsorb€r Hydraulic drive Tyre pr€ssure ( in cold position)
Rearshockabsorber SPring,thydraulicdrive Max. load (without vehicl€ weight) I 50 kg
POWIR TRANSMISSION Load distributionA+ 0-90kg
Clutch l,T'e Wef type and multi-plated Front wheel 175KPa
Transmission Five-speed,gearbox Rearwheel 200 Kpa
Primaryrcdrction system Spurgear Load dishibution B* 90 - 150kg
Primaryreduction 3.130t/ 3.4 Frontwheel 200 Kpa
Secondreductionsystem Chah driving Rearwheel 225 Kpa
Secondreduction 2.812/t3.615 Not€ : The load meansgoods,alriver/passenger
and other.
Gearratio, lst 2.642
2nd 1.684
3rd |.260
4th r.000
5th 0.821
CHASSIS
Main ftame Dual-tubecraalle
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
Ifyou beli€vethatyour vehiclehasa defectwhich could causea crashor could causeirjury or death,youshouldimmedlatelyinform theNationalHighway
Traffrc SafetyAdminishation (NHTSA) in additionto notiffing Americar Lifan Industry,lnc.
IfNHTSA rcceivessimilar complalnts,itmay openan investigation,andifit finds that a safetydefectexistsin a goup ofvehicles,it may ordera recall and
H l SA camot becomeinvolved in any individual problens betweenyouJour dealer,orAmericanLifan Industry,Inc.
rcmedycampalgn.However,N
To contactNHTSA you may eithercall the Auto SafetyHotline toll-free at l-800-424-9393(366-0123in Washington,Dcarea)or \a'riteto:
NIITSA
U.S. DEPARTMENTof TRANSPORTATION
4007rliStreetSW,(NSA-ll)
Washington,DC20590
You canalso obtainother informationaboutmotor vehicle safetyform the Hotline.
ELECTRIC DIAGRAM
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Headlioht
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sllitch fltsher
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