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Break lining 

It is important to check the front wheel 

brake lining to see if the lining is worn 

down and needs replacing.
If the front break lining is worn to below 

the mark, the lining should be replaced.

Warning 

Do not drive immediately after replacing the break 

lining. Press the braking grip several times to allow 

the brake lining to fully extend, the grips spring 

force to be restored, and the brake to circulate 

smoothly.

Front Brake light 

The front brake light switch is located below the brake 

grip. Loosen the screw and move the switch position 

back and forth. When you have found the proper 

position, the light should come on immediately when 

pressure is applied but before the grip is fully pressed.

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ST-160 / ST-250 Owner Manual

8. Maintenance

Summary of Contents for ST-160

Page 1: ...St 160 St 250 Owner Manual...

Page 2: ...first 3000 km is a very important period in the service life of a motorcycle The correct running in of a motorcycle can guarantee both the longest service life and the best performance of the motorcyc...

Page 3: ...3 braaap Motorcycles ST 160 ST 250 Owner Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION...

Page 4: ...il 5 Running in a New Motorcycle 6 Pre driving Inspections 7 Driving Essentials 8 Maintenance 9 Measures to Reduce Pollution 10 Troubleshooting 11 Storage 12 Lifetime warranty Logbook servicing 6 9 12...

Page 5: ...iving is one of the most exciting sports The motorcycle is an ideal means of transport and can give you infinite riding pleasure Before riding your motorcycle please become familiar with all instructi...

Page 6: ...arize yourself with your motorcycle and practice your riding skills in a safe controlled environment away from other vehicles The more you practice the more skillful you will become 3 Understand the v...

Page 7: ...s paint marks or oil stained surfaces Avoid abrupt steering movements during acceleration Exercise caution when driving over railways and bridges and maintain a safe distance between vehicles 6 Inspec...

Page 8: ...he chassis number or VIN code is located on riser pipe of the chassis Engine number The engine number is on the left side of crankcase Metal Nameplate The Metal nameplate located on the riser pipe of...

Page 9: ...iew mirrors 3 Left handlebar 4 Speedometer 5 Ignition switch 6 Right handlebar 7 Front brake lever 8 Accelerator Handle Bar Instruments 2 1 3 6 7 2 8 4 5 9 braaap Motorcycles ST 160 ST 250 Owner Manua...

Page 10: ...Left Side View 1 Fuel tank switch 2 Carburettor 3 Air Filter 4 Front Wheel 5 Gear lever 6 Side Stand 7 Rear Wheel 10 braaap Motorcycles ST 160 ST 250 Owner Manual 2 INSTALLATION POSITION OF KEY PARTS...

Page 11: ...1 3 6 7 2 4 5 11 braaap Motorcycles ST 250 Owner Manual...

Page 12: ...1 Spark Plug 2 Back foot shelf 3 Front foot Shelf 4 Rear Brake Pedal 5 Discharge oil Bolt 6 Kick start Lever 7 Battery and Fuse 12 braaap Motorcycles ST 160 ST 250 Owner Manual 2 INSTALLATION POSITIO...

Page 13: ...1 3 6 7 2 4 5 13 braaap Motorcycles ST 250 Owner Manual...

Page 14: ...Key Two keys are provided Please use one key and put the other in a safe place for future use Instrument Panel 1 3 3 2 4 5 14 braaap Motorcycles ST 160 ST 250 Owner Manual 3 Operator Functions...

Page 15: ...lamp will flash 4 Gearshift indicator This indicator will show which of the five gears that the motorcycle is in at a given time and will change when gears are changed When the vehicle is neutral ind...

Page 16: ...the motorcycle turn the key to this position In this Position the key can be removed and the tail light sand front parking lights can be kept ON for safe parking on a roadside at night Warning Before...

Page 17: ...tion the left turn signal is lit and the indicator light on the instrument panel flashes When the switch is turned to the right position the right turn signal is lit and the indicator light on the ins...

Page 18: ...the brake grip on the right handlebar As the motorcycle has hydraulic brakes do not pull the brake grip abruptly or forcefully When the brake grip is pressed the brake light will be lit automatically...

Page 19: ...eral attempts stop to check the fuel supply system and the starter circuit refer to Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Fuel Tank Cap To open the fuel tank cap insert key and turn it clockwise The fuel tank ca...

Page 20: ...the filler 2 as the fuel may overflow when the fuel temperature rises and expands creating a hazard While refueling shut down the engine and turn the key to OFF position Smoking or lighting fires is...

Page 21: ...r to first gear or vice versa the shift lever passes through neutral position but does not stay there To engage the neutral gear stop it in the middle of moving from first gear to second gear Caution...

Page 22: ...and the brake indicator light will be lit Stand The vehicle is equipped with a side stand If you want to park the motorcycle using the side stand push the end of the stand forward with your foot unti...

Page 23: ...lever to half way and allow the engine to warm up to a normal temperature before returning the enrichment lever to its home position 2 Wire type enrichment plunger carburettor To start a cold engine p...

Page 24: ...re type enrichment carburettor push the lever forward Kick Start Lever The kick start lever is installed on the right side of the engine Owing to the engine kick start mechanism the engine can be star...

Page 25: ...carburettor If the fuel level is too low turn the fuel switch to the RESERVE Position in order to access a certain amount of reserve fuel Turn the fuel switch to the CLOSED Position after the engine...

Page 26: ...s in the OPEN position for a long time fuel may overflow from the carburettor to the engine which may cause serious mechanical damage when starting the engine 26 braaap Motorcycles ST 160 ST 250 Owner...

Page 27: ...g and the road conditions There are five options for adjustment ranging from 1 the softest to 5 the hardest The default factory setting is 2 Caution To prevent unstable steering the springs on both si...

Page 28: ...cated on the right side of the side cover To open the box insert the ignition key turn it clockwise and remove the cover Front Fork assembly Steering Column 28 braaap Motorcycles ST 160 ST 250 Owner M...

Page 29: ...Front Disk Brake Rear Disc Brake Tyre 29 braaap Motorcycles ST 160 ST 250 Owner Manual 3 Operator Functions...

Page 30: ...rom naked flames or sparks Only refuel in a well ventilated place After refueling immediately clean off any petrol outside the fuel tank Recommended Fuel The recommended fuel for this motorcycle is 93...

Page 31: ...ol petrol is excessively exposed to water the ethanol content may separate resulting in a decrease in the octane level To this end avoid storing ethanol gasoline for a long time as its moisture conten...

Page 32: ...ving or after the first month then after 1000km then every 3000km thereafter The oil volume for replacement is 850ml or 1300ml for regular servicing The quality of engine oil used is a major factor af...

Page 33: ...essive load on the engine or any condition that might result in excessive heating of the engine should be avoided Avoid Driving At A Low Speed Maintaining a low engine speed with a light load will ass...

Page 34: ...e life of your motorcycle and the first service is also the most important During the running in period all engine parts are run in and other parts are properly engaged After this period all parts mus...

Page 35: ...on the instrument panel are all functioning properly Check that there is 1 Proper free play in the accelerator cable 2 Free fuel flow and that the accelerator throttle valve is able to return to a clo...

Page 36: ...p when pressing the start button Warning If you have never driven this type of motorcycle before you are advised to practice riding it on a quiet road away from traffic until you thoroughly familiariz...

Page 37: ...push down until the bike starts Starting a cold engine Put the carburettor enrichment handle in a plunger carburettor or lever in a vacuum carburettor to the highest position plunger or pull it out fu...

Page 38: ...he transmission in neutral and the clutch engaged Firmly press the clutch grip wait a moment then press down the gear lever to engage first gear rotate the accelerator grip slowly towards you and smoo...

Page 39: ...trol Caution The engine speed must not be in the red range of the tachometer in any gear Driving on a slope To shift from a high gear to a low gear control the speed in a safe speed range before shift...

Page 40: ...ate and safe braking performance Do not rely solely on either the rear or front brake This will cause premature wear and tear and will also increase the braking distance required Warning When driving...

Page 41: ...r can provide you with further guidance Steering parts shock absorbers bearings and wheels are critical components and require professional skills to repair and if necessary replace Arrange for an ins...

Page 42: ...C I R Fuel Hose I I I I Replace every 4 years Oil Filter C R R R Oil Filter Screen I C C C Item Interval Every 6000 km or 6 mths Every 12 000 km or 12 mths Accelerator Wire Oil Clutch Wire ST 250 Mode...

Page 43: ...e rear left side of the vehicle Battery The battery is normally stored inside the guard board on the right side of the frame Depending on your specific model of motorcycle the battery may be either co...

Page 44: ...o the upper limit Never use tap water Note After the first 300km and every 3 000km thereafter have your distributor check the specific gravity of each battery cell using a hydrometer Caution Ensure th...

Page 45: ...minutes and then go to the nearest hospital 3 If electrolyte is consumed first drink a large amount of water or milk and then go to the nearest hospital 4 Keep electrolyte out of reach of children Mai...

Page 46: ...gauge to keep it between 0 6 0 8 mm Replace the spark plug every 6 000 km When cleaning off carbon deposits observe the colour of the ceramic tip of the spark plug The colour should indicate if a stan...

Page 47: ...dard spark plug should be suitable for your motorcycle Consult your distributor if you have any concerns or before selecting another brand of spark plug Using an incorrect spark plug may cause serious...

Page 48: ...owing method 1 Park the motorcycle using the central stand 2 Remove the oil filler cap 3 Remove the drain plug from the strainer cover to drain the oil 4 Tighten the oil drain ring and pour approximat...

Page 49: ...esh oil to be used is approximately 850ml Caution Check carefully for any oil leakage around the filter element cover Caution Use the engine oil recommended in the Fuel and Engine Oil chapter of this...

Page 50: ...m should be checked every day as follows 1 Check for leakage in the front wheel brake system 2 Check for any leakage or cracks in the oil pressure pipe 3 Check that the front brake lever has adequate...

Page 51: ...etroleum fluid or the brake system may be seriously damaged Never use unpacked fluid or any fluid left over from the previous maintenance as there may be excess moisture in the old fluid Only use SAE...

Page 52: ...king grip several times to allow the brake lining to fully extend the grips spring force to be restored and the brake to circulate smoothly Front Brake light The front brake light switch is located be...

Page 53: ...ear brake light switch lift or lower the switch so that when the brake pedal is pressed the light comes on before feeling any pressure Muffler To Avoid being burnt keep clear of the motorcycle muffler...

Page 54: ...ith a new one of the specified amperage Never use aluminum foil steel wire or other materials as a substitute for a fuse If a new fuse blows soon after it is fitted it means there is a major electrica...

Page 55: ...element is checked and cleaned every 3 000 km Caution If the motorcycle is being used in dusty conditions the air filter will need to be checked and cleaned more frequently than the time frame recomme...

Page 56: ...lement with both palms to squeeze out the cleaning solution Never twist the filter element as this will damage it 3 Soak the filter element in the engine oil tank and squeeze oil out keeping it slight...

Page 57: ...iably sealed Caution To preserve the life of the engine never start the engine without the filter element installed Caution The air filter element must be cleaned or replaced more frequently if the mo...

Page 58: ...ose the accelerator Rotate the idle adjustment screw to keep the engine running at 1400 100 rpm Caution Idle speed adjustment should be carried out while the engine is completely warmed up Adjusting t...

Page 59: ...nder 2 Turn the magneto rotor counter clockwise to align the marker T on the rotor with the vertical line projected on the right case cover Make sure that the position is on the top of the compression...

Page 60: ...clearance increases over time and thus affects engine performance by producing loud noises and causing abnormal suction or exhaust behavior As a result periodic adjustment of the valve clearance prefe...

Page 61: ...cable To Clean the Air filter Loosen the nut 1 and rotate the clutch grip ST 250 Model Only tensioning ring 2 clockwise until it stops Loosen the adjusting ring lock nut on the wire cable 5 and rotate...

Page 62: ...ust the chain Note When a new chain is installed it is necessary to check both chain wheels Replace if necessary Ensure that the tension of the drive chain is adjusted every 1 000 km to ensure that th...

Page 63: ...intenance check the air pressure from time to time to ensure maximum safety and a long service life Tyre Pressure Low tire pressure may cause excessive wear on the tyres and can affect turning stabili...

Page 64: ...isable to replace the tyre for a new one When the tread pattern of the rear wheel is reduced to 2mm or less replace the tyre with a new one Warning For your safety standard road tyres are recommended...

Page 65: ...emission and noise pollution please consider Using special purpose lubricant Using unleaded gasoline Rectifying any abnormal engine noise 65 braaap Motorcycles ST 160 ST 250 Owner Manual 9 MEASURES TO...

Page 66: ...there is fuel flowing out of the pipe 4 If it is determined that fuel can reach the carburettor then check the ignition system Warning When checking the flow of fuel do not allow it to spill Instead...

Page 67: ...hazard if the spark plug were to ignite the vaporizing fuel in the cylinder To avoid electric shock ensure that the metal part of the spark plug is in contact with a paint free metal part on the vehic...

Page 68: ...roken electrode Carbon deposit in spark plug electrode Incorrect spark plug gap Remove clean and dry it Replace spark plug Clean out carbon deposit Adjust the gap No fuel in the carburettor Normal spa...

Page 69: ...over thin gas mixture Clean the carburettor Clean or replace the fuel pipe Replace sealing Tighten screws Adjust the carburettor Abnormal engine operation Overheated engine Driving for an extended pe...

Page 70: ...tton etc are stored Any contact between the fuel in the vehicle and a naked flame is a fire hazard Tyres Tyre pressure should be maintained at the normal pressure Keep the outside of the tyres clean a...

Page 71: ...batteries life has ended Immediate post storage Maintenance 1 Clean the entire motorcycle 2 Remove the spark plug Kick the kick start lever to allow the engine to rotate for several turns before rein...

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