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SPECIFICATIONS - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE

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Place your left hand on the rider's shoulder, your left 

foot on the footrest and then mount the motorcycle by 

lifting your right leg and moving carefully to avoid 

unbalancing the vehicle and the rider.

-  Hold onto the special handles (2).

-  Start the motorcycle as described in the relevant sec-

tion

-  Using your left leg, fully retract the stand.

Dismounting the motorcycle

-  Stop the vehicle and switch off the engine.

CAUTION*:

Make  sure  that  the  area  where  you 

want to park the vehicle is stable and 

level.

-  Place both feet on the ground.

-  Using your left leg, fully extend the stand.

-  Get the passenger to dismount first from the left-hand 

side of the vehicle by placing their foot on the left-hand 

footrest and raising their right leg.

-  Tilt the motorcycle to the left until it rests on the stand.

-  Switch off the motorcycle as described in the relevant 

section 

-  Firmly grasp the handlebar and dismount on the left-

hand side by lifting your right leg.

Summary of Contents for NUDA 900 MY12

Page 1: ...Ed 01 11 2011 NUDA 900 MY12 NUDA 900 R MY12 SPECIFICATIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE EN 1 EN Unless specified data and prescription are referred to all the models ...

Page 2: ...TABLES 35 APPENDIX 46 PRE DELIVERY INSPECTION 48 ALPHABETICAL INDEX 49 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE APPENDIX A Note lReferences to the left or right of the motorcycle are considered from the point of view of a person fac ing forward lZ number of teeth lA Austria AUS Australia B Belgium BR Brazil CDN Canada CH Switzerland D Germany E Spain F France FIN Finland GB Great Britain I Italy J Japan USA United S...

Page 3: ... render this valuable service This Owner s Manual is part and parcel of the motorcycle hence it shall remain with the motorcycle even when sold to another user This motorcycle uses components designed thanks to systems and state of the art technologies which are thereafter tested in competitions In racing motorcycles every detail is verified after each race in order to guarantee better performance...

Page 4: ...ty is NULL AND VOID if the motorcycle is rented WARNING ALWAYS remember that all the motor cycles and their parts used in competi tions of any type are excluded from the warranty and that all modifications to standard configuration cause THE VE HICLE NON COMPLIANCE WITH TYPE AP PROVAL REQUIREMENTS and it is hence unsuitable for circulating on public roads consequently it may be used only in CLOSED...

Page 5: ... and animals since it is toxic DO NOT remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot the coolant is pres surised and may cause scalding Engine oil CAUTION Do not dispose of oil in the environment since it is highly polluting Keep out of reach of children Wear latex gloves since prolonged con tact with the skin can cause serious damage Send used oil to special authorised re cyclers in accordance wi...

Page 6: ...ication Number is stamped on the steering tube R H side l Model designation Model Year 2012 Progressive no 1 Chassis serial number 2 Engine serial number If it comes into contact with the eyes rinse thoroughly with clean running water and if swallowed accidentally drink plenty of water or milk In all cases seek medical advice imme diately The battery liquid is corrosive and should not be poured on...

Page 7: ...ratio 1st gear 2 462 32 13 2nd gear 1 750 28 16 3rd gear 1 381 29 21 4th gear 1 174 27 23 5th gear 1 042 25 24 6th gear 0 960 24 25 SECONDARY DRIVE Transmission sprocket NUDA 900 Z 17 Transmission sprocket NUDA 900 R Z 16 Rear wheel sprocket Z 42 Transmission ratio NUDA 900 2 47 Transmission ratio NUDA 900 R 2 625 Transmission chain dimensions 5 8 x 5 16 525 FINAL RATIOS NUDA 900 1st gear 11 815 2...

Page 8: ... U S Gall 3 2 l Oil top up between minimum and maximum level 0 09 Imp Gall 0 11 U S Gall 0 4 l TABLE FOR LUBRICATION SUPPLIES Engine gearbox and primary drive lubricating oil 1 CASTROL POWER1 RACING SAE 5W 40 2 SAE rating 15W 40 API SG SH JASO MA Engine coolant CASTROL MOTORCYCLE COOLANT Brake fluid CASTROL RESPONSE SUPER DOT 4 Grease lubrication CASTROL LM GREASE 2 Secondary drive chain lubricati...

Page 9: ...28 20 19 18 5 3 2 4 27 26 1 6 17 16 15 14 13 24 22 9 21 12 11 25 23 10 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 N SPECIFICATIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE EN 9 EN MOTORCYCLE OVERALL VIEW ...

Page 10: ...MAINTENANCE EN 10 29 Fuel tank filler cap 30 Digital dashboard 31 Ignition switch 32 Right hand switch 33 ENGINE STOP button emergency stop 34 Engine start button 35 Front brake control lever 36 Throttle twistgrip 37 Clutch control lever 38 Left hand switch ...

Page 11: ...the tank cap 3 Fully insert the fuel pump nozzle 4 in the tank before refuelling see figure After refuelling replace the cap 3 turning it the opposite way from when it was removed SIDE STAND A side stand 1 is supplied with every motorcycle To lower it put your foot on the lever 2 WARNING The stand is designed to support the WEIGHT of the MOTORCYCLE ONLY Do not sit astride the motorcycle using the ...

Page 12: ...e engaged gear neutral is indi cated with this symbol 7 MODE button Vehicle performance can be varied by selecting RAIN mapping The ECU memorises two different mappings that can be selected using the MODE button see specific section The standard configuration delivers maximum engine power The second mapping delivers power than can be used more at low and me dium revs and is suitable when using the...

Page 13: ...ed performance to allow you to reach the nearest HUSQVARNA dealer to have the fault checked HAZARD warning light RED This flashes together with the warning light and the turning indicators when switch has been pressed Fuel reserve warning light ORANGE This comes on when there are approximately 3 litres of fuel left in the tank You need to refuel Note the fuel light normally switch off a few time a...

Page 14: ...flash on the display The value of the minutes increases by one unit each time you press the S button The value of the minutes decreases by one unit each time you press the M button To memorise the time once you have set it press the S button for more than 4 seconds If not the setting Press the S button for more than 4 seconds The word SET appears on the display and the unit of measure ment current...

Page 15: ...tion in litres or gallons depending on the unit of measurement you have select ed from when you go onto fuel reserve Changing ECU mapping The vehicle leaves the factory in STANDARD configura tion i e with maximum power Motorcycle performance can be changed from STAND ARD to RAIN by pressing the M button 1 on the dashboard The map can be changed when the vehicle is moving key turned to ON or statio...

Page 16: ...can be adjusted by loosening the two retain ing screws 2 WARNING After adjustment turn the handlebar as far as possible to the right and make sure that the lever does not touch the bodywork A stop switch during the braking action causes the stop light on the tail light to come on CAUTION Do not forget to tighten the screws 2 after adjusting IGNITION SWITCH The ignition switch has three positions O...

Page 17: ...hen remove it To unlock the steering follow the steps for locking in reverse order RIGHT HAND HANDLEBAR SWITCH The right hand switch features the following controls 1 Engine start button 2 Engine KILL SWITCH L H HANDLEBAR SWITCH The left hand handlebar switch contains the following commands 1 High beam flasher self cancelling 2 High beam switch Low beam switch 3 Left hand turning indicators Right ...

Page 18: ...ng the braking action causes the stop light on the tail light to come on GEAR SHIFT CONTROL The lever 1 is placed on the left hand side of the en gine The operator must release the lever after each gear change to allow it to return to its central position Neutral position N is between the first and second gears First gear is engaged by pushing the lever downwards for other gears push it upwards Th...

Page 19: ...g in the engine brakes and suspension effectively Vary your riding speed during the running in period This ensures that components operate in loaded con ditions and then unloaded conditions allowing the engine components to cool Although it is important to stretch engine components during run in make sure you do not overdo it Optimum performance during accelera tion is only obtained after the firs...

Page 20: ...rmal switch Faulty fan replace Insufficient amount of fluid in radiator top up insufficient quantity of oil top up The engine lacks power Dirty air filter clean Change the spark plug Incorrect valve clearance adjust Insufficient compression identify cause Throttle body not regulated correctly adjust The engine knocks Excessive carbon deposit on the piston crown or in the combustion chamber clean F...

Page 21: ...uctions given in the relevant section Mounting of rider With the motorcycle on the side stand do the following From the left side hold the handlebar correctly with both hands and extend your right leg over the saddle Sit on the motorcycle and place both feet on the ground Balance the vehicle without putting all your weight on the side stand CAUTION If you are unable to place both feet on the groun...

Page 22: ...unting the motorcycle Stop the vehicle and switch off the engine CAUTION Make sure that the area where you want to park the vehicle is stable and level Place both feet on the ground Using your left leg fully extend the stand Get the passenger to dismount first from the left hand side of the vehicle by placing their foot on the left hand footrest and raising their right leg Tilt the motorcycle to t...

Page 23: ... position and then press the start button 6 6 Release the clutch lever 2 Note A safety switch is mounted on the clutch lever support that allows you to start the engine ONLY when the gear box is in neutral or when the gear is engaged and the clutch lever pulled There is a switch on the side stand that turns off the en gine when the clutch is released with the gear engaged and the side stand lowere...

Page 24: ...he riding position to ensure correct visibility WARNING Vehicles seen in the rear view mirrors appear to be further away than they really are due to the special shape of the rear view mirrors get familiar with using your mirrors to ensure cor rect and safe riding 3 With the throttle 1 closed and the engine idling pull the clutch lever 2 and push the gear lever 3 down to select the first gear 4 Slo...

Page 25: ...vehicles in front of you Before overtaking check there are no obstacles in front of the vehicle you want to overtake and always check in the rear view mirrors that there are no vehi cles coming up from behind Brake using both the front and the rear brake at the same time this helps to maintain the stability of the vehicle Release the clutch gradually when downshifting If you feel tired or sleepy t...

Page 26: ... front 2 and rear 3 brakes while down shifting for fast deceleration press firmly on the front brake lever and the rear brake pedal simulta neously Pull the clutch lever 4 put the gear lever 5 into neutral and then stop the motorcycle completely WARNING Independent use of the front or rear brake may be advantageous under cer tain conditions Be careful when using the front brake especially on slipp...

Page 27: ...n dry grass because there is a risk it will catch fire CAUTION Do not tamper with and or remove the catalytic converter or its components removal of these components leads to VEHICLE NON COMPLIANCE WITH TYPE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS making it un suitable for use on public roads Make sure there are no signs of rust or holes in the exhaust system and that the exhaust system works correctly if the noise...

Page 28: ...h a new one and clean the contact surfaces between the filter and the crankcase before screwing it up lubricate the seal with engine oil and hand tighten it screw the drainage plug 2 up again and replace the seal pour the recommended quantity of oil into the oil hole 4 refit the oil drainage plug 1 CAUTION Switch on the engine for a short period of time to allow the oil to reach all parts of the e...

Page 29: ...ove the tank cap 6 Turn the saddle locking screw 90 counterclockwise using the wrench 2 Remove the saddle 3 by lifting it up at the back and slide it towards the rear of the vehicle by un hooking it off the front brackets Remove the air box cover 7 by unscrewing the screws 8 Remove the right hand side panel 9 by unscrewing the screws 10 ...

Page 30: ...ansion tank 1 for the type of liquid to use see the section Techni cal data Note Difficulties may arise in eliminating coolant from painted surfaces If this occurs wash off with water Reassemble all parts in the reverse order compared to disassembly Remove the saddle 2 by lifting it up at the back and slide it towards the rear of the vehicle by un hooking it off the front brackets Turn the saddle ...

Page 31: ...emove the filter 12 check that it is not clogged and replace if necessary CAUTION Before refitting the filter check that the contact surfaces between the filter the filter box and the cover are completely clean Disconnect connector 8 of the air temperature sen sor Unscrew the two screws 9 that fasten the side pan els at the front Clean the area around the filter 12 before removing it ...

Page 32: ...the system and increase the lever stroke WARNING If the brake lever feels mushy when pulled there may be air in the brake lines or the brake may be defective Since it is dangerous to operate the mo torcycle under such conditions have the brake system immediately checked by the Husqvarna Dealer CAUTION Do not spill brake fluid onto any paint ed surface or lenses for example lights lenses CAUTION Do...

Page 33: ...der tank shall never be below the minimum level 1 shown on the transparent reservoir 2 A decrease in the fluid level will let air into the system and increase the lever stroke WARNING If the brake pedal feels mushy when pulled there may be air in the brake lines or the brake may be defective Since it is dangerous to operate the mo torcycle under such conditions have the brake system immediately ch...

Page 34: ...t and rear suspension that meet most require ments If you have special requirements your dealer can help you to select the best setting calibration On NUDA 900 motorcycles the front fork cannot be ad justed whereas the hydraulic rebound on the rear shock absorber can be adjusted On NUDA 900 R motorcycles the suspension can be adjusted according to the type of use and load The motorcycle suspension...

Page 35: ...A 380 mm 14 96 in 385 mm 15 15 in 380 mm 14 96 in Shock absorber compression adjustment 16 clicks 14 clicks 16 clicks Shock absorber rebound adjustment 25 clicks 10 clicks 18 clicks 9 clicks 18 clicks Shock absorber spring constant K 105 N mm 105 N mm 100 N mm 100 N mm 100 N mm FORK NUDA 900 NUDA 900 with panniers and passenger NUDA 900 R NUDA 900 R Motard NUDA 900 R with panniers and passenger Co...

Page 36: ...rclockwise to decrease it b REBOUND TOP ADJUSTER Standard setting 10 clicks To reset standard calibration turn adjuster screw B clockwise to reach the fully closed position and then turn it back the number of clicks specified above Turn the adjuster screw clockwise to increase rebound damping or counterclockwise to decrease it WARNING Never force the adjusting screws beyond the maximum open and cl...

Page 37: ...he standard setting turn lower adjuster 6 clockwise until reaching fully closed position Then turn it back the number of clicks specified above In order to obtain a smooth braking action turn the ad juster counter clockwise Vice versa to obtain a harder braking action Nuda 900 R The shock absorber has adjustable hydraulic compression and rebound damping A COMPRESSION Standard setting 16 clicks 2 c...

Page 38: ...icle is running the chain must not hit the bottom part of the slider 2 If this is not the case proceed as follows make sure that the motorcycle is fully upright on the special rear support stand optional on the left side loosen the locking nut 3 of the wheel axle loosen the check nuts 4 on both chain tensioners turn the adjuster screws 5 to obtain the correct ten sion and check on both sides that ...

Page 39: ... chain with high pres sure water jets and do not use harsh or highly flammable solvents After washing the chain using special detergent dry it and lubricate with suitable spray grease CAUTION The chain lubricant must NOT come into contact with the tyres or the rear brake disc TYRES Care should be taken to keep the tyres properly inflated See Technical data chart at the beginning of the manu al for...

Page 40: ...y and disc LEGEND 1 Front brake control lever 2 Front brake master cylinder with fluid reservoir 3 Front brake line 4 Right hand front brake calliper 5 Right hand front brake disc 6 Left hand front brake calliper 7 Left hand front brake disc 8 Front brake fluid reservoir 9 Rear brake fluid reservoir 10 Rear brake line 11 Rear brake calliper 12 Rear brake disc 13 Rear brake master cylinder 14 Rear ...

Page 41: ...pads with a more aggressive compound is available as a spare for more information contact an authorised HUSQVARNA dealer Checking rear brake calliper pads Visually inspect the state of the brake pads 3 from the rear of the calliper PAD WEAR Check brake pad wear Service limit A is 4 mm 0 16 in If this limit has been exceeded or even if one of the wear indicators is no longer visible replace both br...

Page 42: ...ble then the RED positive cable when reassembling first con nect the RED positive cable then the BLACK or BLUE negative cable remove the battery 3 from its housing Check using a voltmeter that battery voltage is not less than 12 5 V If it is not so the battery needs to be charged Using a battery charger with a constant voltage first con nect the RED positive cable to the battery positive termi nal...

Page 43: ...tor 3 slide off the rubber gaiter 4 turn the bulb 5 counterclockwise until the bayonet fit ting is released remove it Note Headlamp bulb 5 is of the halogen type be care ful when replacing it since the glass part shall not be touched with bare hands To replace the parking light bulb Loosen the two screws 6 and remove the cover 7 Detach the bulb holder 8 and remove the light bulb 9 Once the bulb ha...

Page 44: ...bulb has been replaced reverse the above pro cedure to reassemble TAIL LIGHT The tail light 1 is a LED light if it does not work prop erly it must be replaced REPLACING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB loosen screw 1 and remove the number plate bulb 2 from the mudguard take bulb holder 3 and bulb 4 out of the support pull the bulb 4 to detach it from bulb holder Once the bulb has been replaced reverse the ab...

Page 45: ...draw a horizontal line correspond ing to headlight centre height and a vertical line aligned with vehicle longitudinal axis If possible execute this operation in a shaded place When the low beam is on the upper edge between dark and lit zone should be at 9 10th of headlight centre from ground Beam height can be adjusted as follows Turn the adjuster screw 1 on the left side of the head light unit t...

Page 46: ...set the motorcycle back ready for use after storage Fill the fuel tank Check all the points listed under the inspection and Adjustment Section Appendix A Lubricate all the points listed under the Lubrication Section Appendix A CLEANING Cleaning the vehicle is very important especially if it is used in special areas or conditions such as coastal areas with a high salt level winter periods in areas ...

Page 47: ...e drive chain the lever and pedal controls and the clutch cable Briefly warm up the engine WARNING Never wax or lubricate the brake discs since this could lead to a loss of braking efficiency and could cause an accident Clean the disc with a solvent such as ac etone After washing braking efficiency could be temporarily reduced due to the presence of water on the friction surfaces of the brake disc...

Page 48: ...on Throttle control Check operation Clearance Flexible controls and transm Check Adjust Drive chain Check Adjust Tyres Check pressure Side stand Check operation Side stand switch Check operation Instrument panel Check operation Lights Visual signals Check operation Horn Check operation Headlight Check operation Adjust Ignition switch Check operation General lubrication Battery Fully charge ECU dia...

Page 49: ...DENTIFICATION DATA 6 IGNITION SWITCH 16 IMPORTANT NOTICES 3 INSTRUCTION FOR USING THE MOTORCYCLE 19 INTENDED USE 4 L L H HANDLEBAR SWITCH 17 LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY 46 LUBRICATING THE CHAIN 39 M MOTORCYCLE OVERALL VIEW 9 MOUNTING DISMOUNTING OF RIDER AND PASSENGER 21 O OIL LEVEL CHECK 27 P PAD CLEANING 41 PAD WEAR 41 pre delivery INSPECTION 48 PRE RIDE CHECKS 19 PRESENTATION 3 R REAR BRAKE CONTR...

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