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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PRECAUTIONS FOR A SAFE RIDING................................................................. 1

2. ASSEMBLY PARTS................................................................................................... 3

3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................... 5

4. PRE-RIDE INSPECTION....................................................................................... 10

5. ENGINE STARTING METHODS ......................................................................... 18

6. NORMAL RIDING METHOD............................................................................... 21

7. PRECAUTIONS FOR RIDING ............................................................................. 23

8. HOW TO STOP RIDING ........................................................................................ 26

9. EASY MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................... 28

10. IMPORTANT NOTICES ........................................................................................ 35

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Page 1: ...ch new motorcycle the fuel in carburetor is drained off to ensure the excellent performance and safety of the motorcycle Therefore when first starting a new motorcycle it is normal to take 20 30 secon...

Page 2: ...t the information and illustrations included in this manual may be different from the motorcycle in case specifications are changed To enable you to have a safe and comfortable riding we recommend you...

Page 3: ...SAFE RIDING 1 2 ASSEMBLY PARTS 3 3 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 4 PRE RIDE INSPECTION 10 5 ENGINE STARTING METHODS 18 6 NORMAL RIDING METHOD 21 7 PRECAUTIONS FOR RIDING 23 8 HOW TO STOP RIDING 26 9 EASY M...

Page 4: ...cuffs and keep them from hooking the brake lever eWear low heeled shoes for a safe riding fWhen riding use both hands to grasp the handlebar It is very dangerous to hold the handlebar with one hand n...

Page 5: ...dy inward slightly The motorcycle will lose its balance if the rider fails to keep his body leaning inward y When riding on a damaged or macadam road Slow down the speed and hold the handlebar tightly...

Page 6: ...No Helmet Buckle Seat Lock Taillight Stoplight Air Cleaner Kick Lever Battery L Front Turn Signal Light Rear Brake Lever Passing Signal Switch Turn Signal Switch Headlight Dimmer Switch Frame Serial...

Page 7: ...4 Starter Button Met in Box Fuel Filler Exhaust Muffler Main Stand Front Tool Box Taillight Stoplight Headlight Front Brake Lever Headlight Switch R Front Turn Signal Light R Rear Turn Signal Light...

Page 8: ...an be taken out Locking Method Turn the steering handlebar left to the full and then press to turn the ignition switch key to LOCK position and the handlebar is locked Unlocking Method Turn the key to...

Page 9: ...ng the starter button y Release the starter button immediately after the engine is started 3 HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAZARD SWITCH z At this position the position light headlight instrument lights and tailli...

Page 10: ...G position and the headlight will wink to warn the coming cars 5 HORN BUTTON TURN SIGNAL SWITCH y When the ignition switch is turned ON press the horn button and the horn will sound c For turning to t...

Page 11: ...lightly pull up the seat cushion to make sure that it is locked n CAUTION y Never put the key under the seat cushion and lock the seat 7 HELMET BUCKLE 1 Open the seat lock and lift up the seat 2 Put t...

Page 12: ...that the motor oil is insufficient Please refill with the specified motor oil eSPEEDOMETER The riding speed is indicated by km hour fTURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT When the turn signal switch is operate...

Page 13: ...hased for one month or ridden for 300km 2 MOTOR OIL LEVEL INSPECTION REFILLING y Place the motorcycle on its main stand y Open the seat and turn the motor oil tank cap counterclockwise to open it y Fi...

Page 14: ...position of loose brake to the position of fully applied brake Measure the free play at the brake lever end and check if it is within the specified value of 1 2cm 4 TIRE INSPECTION 1 Tire Pressure Ch...

Page 15: ...f metal piece and gravel 5 DEPTH OF TIRE GROOVE If the tire is worn to the wear limit indication mark replace it with a new one NORMAL PRESSURE 1 Rider 2 Riders Front Wheel 1 5 1 75 kg cm Rear Wheel 2...

Page 16: ...he cap 3 Use only 92 or 95 nonleaded gasoline 4 Turn the fuel tank cap clockwise to tighten it The mark on the fuel tank cap shall be aligned with the mark on the fuel tank 5 Close the fuel tank cap i...

Page 17: ...ndlebar upward downward rightward and leftward to check for any loose parts y Check if the handlebar rotates freely y If any abnormal condition is found go to your motorcycle dealer for inspection 7 I...

Page 18: ...groove of adjusting nut with the pin in order to avoid accident and danger during riding 9 BRAKE SHOE INSPECTION y When the brake lever is fully applied if the mark on the brake indicator aligns with...

Page 19: ...on Apply the front and rear brake levers respectively to check if the stoplight is good And also check the stoplight shell for dirt and damage y Turn Signal Light Inspection Operate the turn signal sw...

Page 20: ...ng effect is good 13 REARVIEW MIRROR ANGLE CHECK y Sit on the motorcycle uprightly and make a viewing test of the rearview mirror angle 14 LICENSE PLATE CHECK y Check the license plate for dirt and da...

Page 21: ...re starting the engine y Be sure to erect the main stand while starting the engine 2 LOCK THE REAR WHEEL y Apply the rear brake lever to connect the power for starting n CAUTION y In order to prevent...

Page 22: ...slightly turn the throttle grip and press the starter button for several times to start the engine y In order to avoid battery overcharge do not press the starter button more than 5 seconds y If the e...

Page 23: ...rting y Warm up the engine for a little while about 2 3 minutes after cold start y After the engine is started do not accelerate suddenly and keep riding at low speed to prolong the engine service lif...

Page 24: ...fter the engine is started to avoid engine damage y The rear brake lever should be kept at the braking position before riding 2 REBOUND THE MAIN STAND y Keep the rear brake lever at braking position a...

Page 25: ...es which will affect riding safety 4 ROTATE THE THROTTLE GRIP y Release the rear brake lever and slowly rotate the throttle grip then the motorcycle will move smoothly n CAUTION y After the rear wheel...

Page 26: ...The clutch linings are worn more quickly when often ridden at low speed 2 SPEED CONTROL y The speed is controlled by the throttle grip c ROTATE The speed will become faster Don t be hasty and acceler...

Page 27: ...CAUTION y Moderate riding will prolong the engine service life 4 APPLY BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WHEN BRAKING y First restore the throttle grip to the closed position and then pull the brake levers...

Page 28: ...MORE CAREFUL WHILE RIDING IN RAINY DAYS y A longer braking distance is required in rainy days than in sunny days Be sure to slow down and brake the motorcycle slowly as early as possible y When riding...

Page 29: ...ly as possible y At this moment the stoplight will come on to warn the vehicles coming behind 2 WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS COMPLETELY STOPPED y Return the turn signal switch to its original position y Tu...

Page 30: ...cle backward by force with right hand n CAUTION y The motorcycle may easily fall down if it is parked on an uneven ground 4 HANDLEBAR y After parking be sure to lock the steering handlebar and take ou...

Page 31: ...he excess oil Then install it and the air cleaner y Clean the element at very 2000km and replace if necessary The air cleaner requires more frequent cleaning or replacement when ridden in unusually du...

Page 32: ...out of gasoline or motor oil 3 APPEARANCE CLEANING y Often wipe clean the motorcycle appearance to prevent accumulated dust affecting the function of components n CAUTION y If a motorcycle is not used...

Page 33: ...open the closed type battery electrolyte cap y If the motorcycle will not be used for a long time the battery will discharge electricity by itself Remove the battery and put it in a cool place after i...

Page 34: ...connecting wires because it may cause broken metal contact points and result in open circuit y After a new fuse is installed check the wire connector for looseness that is the main cause of trouble y...

Page 35: ...3 After refilling securely tighten the check bolt y Recommended Gear Oil SAE90 cGear Oil Filler Oil Check Bolt Hole dDrain Bolt eOil Level n CAUTION y Add gear oil through the oil check bolt hole y A...

Page 36: ...move spark plug deposits with a spark plug cleaner 2 If a spark plug cleaner is not available clean with a wire brush y The side electrode gap is 0 6 0 7mm y Specified Spark Plug BR 8HSA cDeformation...

Page 37: ...id of different brands It may cause brake failure and is very dangerous When refilling brake fluid use towels to cover and protect the painted and coated surfaces Replace at 10000km or every year 9 RU...

Page 38: ...t the engine correct y Is there any other faulty parts 2 IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN y For any trouble occurred during riding go to a KYMCO distributor or service station for inspection n CAUTION y For the s...

Page 39: ...g Water Clean at every 10000 km or once a year I 9 Spark Plug Clean C at every 3000km or replace R if necessary Valve Clearance A A A A 9 Carburetor I I I 9 Drive Belt I 9 Drive Chain A A A A A A 9 Ai...

Page 40: ...ax Output 3 6 kw rpm Wheel Base 1307 mm Max Torque 0 5 6000 kg rpm Tire Size FR 110 70 12 RR 120 70 12 Idle Speed 2000 rpm Fuel Type 92 or 95 nonleaded gasoline Transmission Type Non stage transmissio...

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