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FOREWORD

Thanks for your purchasing this motorcycle.
With the help of this manual, you will learn the
correct procedures of operation and basic knowledge of
maintenance and trouble shooting of the motorcycle. It
presents all the basic knowledge of maintenance and
trouble shooting of the motorcycle. It presents all
the details of the performance of this motorcycle to
you and the vehicle will make your life more relaxed
and happier.
In case any picture does not agree with the vehicle
physically, the latter shall prevail.

CAUTION.NOTE and MAIN POINTS

carry special mean-

ings and should be carefully reviewed.

!CAUTION

:The personal safety of the rider may be

involved,disregarding this information could result in
injury to the rider.

NOTE

:These instructions point out special service

procedures or precautions that must be followed to
avoid damaging the machine.

MAIN POINTS

This provides special information to make

maintenance easier or important instructions clearer

VIN AND ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

The VIN and/or engine serial number are used to

register the motorcycle . They are also use to assist

your dealer when ordering parts or special service
information.

The VIN is stamped on the front main beam of the
frame.

The engine serial number is stamped on the rear end

of the crankcase assembly

Summary of Contents for XT125 T-8

Page 1: ...S carry special mean ings and should be carefully reviewed CAUTION The personal safety of the rider may be involved disregarding this information could result in injury to the rider NOTE These instructions point out special service procedures or precautions that must be followed to avoid damaging the machine MAIN POINTS This provides special information to make maintenance easier or important inst...

Page 2: ... SAFE RIDING RIDING APPAREL 1 Loose fancy clothing can be uncomfortable and unsafe when riding your motorcycle Choose good quality motorcycle riding apparel when riding your motorcycle 2 most motorcycle accident fatalities are due to head injuries ALWAYS wear a helmet a face shield or goggles as well as boots gloves and protective clothing so does the passenger on your motorcycle 3 the exhaust sys...

Page 3: ...g at overspeed is the cause of many accidents Do not drive at a speed that the actual situation does not permit Particular care should be exercised at the level crossing of roads entrance and exit of parking lot or on the automobile lane During drive grasp the left handlebar by the left hand and the throttle twist grip by the right hand with feet on the footrests MODIFICATION any modification of t...

Page 4: ... 4 condition its stability security and speed will be affected LOCATION OF PARTS ...

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Page 6: ...tric starter switch 3 Lamp switch 4 Handlebar 5 Front brake lever 6 Right mirror 7 Fuel level indicator 8 The turn signals 9 speedometer lO Left mirror 11 Switch to change the far and near light 12 Rear brake lever 13 Turn signals switch l4 Horn button ...

Page 7: ...cle periodically according to it FUEL GAUGE The E mark indicates the fuel tank is empty or nearly so MAIN POINTS 1 The indicator will stop at E position when the ignition switch is turned to OFF position 2 place the motorcycle on the center stand to read the number of the left fuel THE TURN SIGNALS Turn the switch to LEFT or RIGHT position the turn signal will flash to advise the driver THE FAR LI...

Page 8: ... engine 2 The engine is stopped 3 You can take the key down or put the key in LOCK it is locked 1 The handlebar are 1ocked you cannot change directions 2 You can take the key down or put the key in THE KEY TO THE HANDLE BARS Please lock the handlebar lock when you 1eave the motorcycle to avoid to avoid to be stolen 1 turn the handlebar to the left 2 put the key in from OFF position press and turn ...

Page 9: ... the horn if un necessary THE CHANGEABLE SWITCH FOR THE FRONT LIGHT Use this switch you can change the light direction of the front lamp HI the high beam LO the low beam MAIN POINTS When there are cars before you or coming towards you in the night please use the LO switch THE START SWITCH This Switch is to start the engine Turn the switch to ON position and squeeze the brake lever meanwhile press ...

Page 10: ... Open the seat when you want use the trunk or put the helmet in it 1 put the ignition key in the lock of the seat and turn to the right 2 Hold the seat from the back up and open the seat 3 Press the seat and the lock will be closed auto matically MAIN POINTS After the engine is started by pressing the ignition switch you can inspect the wiring diagram for the lights USING METHODS OF THE TRUNK NOTE...

Page 11: ...ng the motorcycle 6 Do not clean the trunk with water ADD GASOLINEAND ENGINEOIL ADD GASOLINE There is a gasoline tank gate at the rear part of the seat open it with the ignition key take down the cover add unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 90 or higher ENGINE OIL There are several reasonable effects included in the engine oil with high quality only the high degreasing 4 strokeSAEl0W 30 SI...

Page 12: ...riding and add it to the standard volume in time The full volume is 0 9L and the replace volume is 0 75L CHANGE GEAR OIL Change the gear oil after the first 300km and every 5000km successively or every half a year whichever comes first check the capacity every 500km pls use SAE80W90 gear oil The volume of the gear oil Full volume O 11L ...

Page 13: ...nto the gasoline tank 6 Close the cover of the oil tank 7 Wipe off the gasoline outside the gasoline tank Forbid to store gasoline at home since it is very dangerous CORRECT DRIVING OPERATIONS STARTING METHOD OF THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING 1 You must check the volume of oil and gasoline 2 Place the motorcycle on the center stand 3 Start the engine at left side of the motorcycle 1 Turn the ignition ...

Page 14: ...ter the engine is ignited please release the start button to avoid affecting the engine 2 To avoid empty the battery please use the kick starter to start the engine after 3 seconds by the electric start or and then check the starting system 3 Please rotate the throttle handlebar 1 8 1 4round and then start the engine again if you can not ignite the engine 2 or 3 times Return the throttle handlebar...

Page 15: ...rotate the throttle bar and start the engine for several times recommend starting by the kick starter After the gasoline is burnt water will be producted and leave in the exhaust pipe so in the cold areas note the problem of water becoming ice When the battery is out and can not start by the electric starter First confirm the following items then start again 1 Turn the ignition switch to ON positi...

Page 16: ...lease hold the back dress holder when you release or place the Center stand do not hold the back part of the seat 2 THE PROCEDURE TO DRIVE MOTORCYCLE Hold the handlebars with both hands sit on the seat from the left At this time The left foot stand on the ground squeeze the rear brake lever NOTE Don t rotate the throttle handle bar before starting 3 OBSERVE IF THE SURROUNDING IS SAFE Before starti...

Page 17: ...ly NOTE If rotate the handlebar Of throttle too much it may make the motorcycle run for ward suddenly ADJUST SPEED Adjust speed through rotating the handlebar of throttle Rotate accelerate it is better to rotate slowly Return It is better to return quickly USING METHOD OF THE BRAKES It is better to use the front and rear brake together ...

Page 18: ...iding on bad weather days especially wet ones requires extra Caution Braking distance double on a rainy day Stay off of the painted surface marks manhole covers and greasy appearing areas as they can be especially slippery Use extreme Caution at railway crossings and on metal gratings and bridges Whenever in doubt about road conditions slow down PAY ATTENTION TO WORKING CONDITION OF THE BRAKES AFT...

Page 19: ... 19 then drive to the sides of the road ...

Page 20: ... the motorcycle 3 Place the motorcycle on the center stand place the motorcycle on the center stand on the place where does not affect traffic 1 Ho1d the handlebar with the left hand and hold the tail part with the right hand 2 Press the lever of the center sand with the right foot and take the motorcycle up with the right hand NOTE Don t park the motorcycle on the soft ground or on a slope 4 Lock...

Page 21: ... 21 key with you when you leave ...

Page 22: ...ted Check the following items again 1 If there is fuel in the engine 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON position 3 Press the starting button while squeezing the brake 1evers Control the bars while turning the throttle Re start the engine after you have confirmed the above items THE START ENGINE UN ROTATE Press the button if the start engine does not rotate check 1 If the ignition switch is in the ON...

Page 23: ...orage PAY ATTENTION TOSECURITY WHILE INSPECTING NOTE 1 Place the motorcycle on the center stand on a wide and plat place 2 Avoid hurting from the heat of engine and exhaust pipe 3 If you inspect the drive performance drive in a safe place while paying attention to the surroundings INSPECTION ITEMS BEFORE DRIVING The driver should do the inspection before driving every day 1 The abnormal parts from...

Page 24: ...is abnormal check and adjust it by using the pressure gauge 0 more suitalbe less CAUTION The abnormal tire pressure and tire crack damages and abnormal wearing are the mail causes to make unfunctional turning and explode the tires Replace the tire when the tread depth is less than 1mm Replace the tire when crack or scratch occurs CHECK IF THE FUEL IS ENOUGH TO DRIVE TO DESTINATION Turn the ignitio...

Page 25: ... driving CHECK THE LAMP AND THE TURN SIGNALS 1 Start the engine and operate the lighting switch to see if the front lamp and rear 1amp are lit or not 2 operate the 1evers of the front and rear brakes to see if the brake indicator is lit or not 3 operate the switch of the turn signals to the left or the right signals are normal or not CHECK THE MIRRORS Check the mirrors by sitting on the seat to se...

Page 26: ...rvice station to do such inspections CAUTION 1 Pay much attention to security while inspecting 2 Place the motorcycle on the center stand on a wide and plat place 3 Avoid hurting from the heat of engine and exhaust pipe 4 Don t start the engine in a close room because of the noxious gas from starting the engine 5 If you inspect the drive performance drive in a safe place while paying attention to ...

Page 27: ...the lever is tightly squeezed The rear and front brake lover play measured at the end of the levers should be 10 20mm 10 20mm 10 20mm please refer to page 31 to adjust me brake lever play FUNCTION OF THE BRAKES Check the front and rear brakes function separately by drive on the dry road with 1ow speed If the function of the brakes is not good please refer to page 31 about brake shoe corrosion CHEC...

Page 28: ...If store it in the motorcycle you should shut Off the negative terminal CHECK THE TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE Check the transmission to see if there is oil leakage If the transmission leaks oil please go to KINROAD service station CHECK THE LUBRICANT OF THE ENGINE Check the oil pump and the oil tank to see if there is on leakage If there is oil 1eakage p1ease ask KINROAD dealer to check and maintain it C...

Page 29: ... should do some other simple adjustments replacements This manual will give some common and useful maintenance methods CAUTION Pay attention to safety when you maintain your motorcycle 1 select a safe place which is flat Wide and no dangers around 2 Maintain it when it stops 3 place the motorcycle on the center stand when maintaining 4 Use proper tools 5 Pay attention to the heat of the engine and...

Page 30: ... SHOE To know the corrosion status of the brake shoe please inspect the places as the picture shows Press the brake lever to the end if the indicator shows that it is out the using limits please go to the dealer s service station to replace it REPLACE THE FUSE Turn the ignition switch to OFF to check if the fuse is complete replace the fuse if it is blown The fuse is on the terminal of the battery...

Page 31: ...sh the terminal with warm water when there are white powder on it if it is badly corrosive use metal brush 2 Add some solid lubricant to the terminal when in stalling it CAUTION This motorcycle uses 12V closed battery which need not check the liquid and add water PAY MUCH ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWS 1 It cannot use unclosed battery 2 The battery has been charged and added battery liquid you need not ...

Page 32: ... oil off the air cleaner element to make it slightly wet with the oil 4 Re assemble the air cleaner element CAUTION 1 Gasoline and low ignition point solvent is easily flammable so please not use them when washing the air cleaner element 2 Uncomplete assemblage will affect driving so make sure to assemble the air cleaner clement fixed 3 Aviod water entering the air cleaner element when washing the...

Page 33: ...l width 750mm 750mm Compression ratio 9 2 1 9 8 1 Overall height 1035mm 1035mm Output max 4 0kw 5500r min 6 8kw 7500r min Wheelbase 1310mm 1310mm Torque max 6 8N m 5500r min 8 5N m 7000r min Dead weight 104kg 104kg Idling speed 1500r 100r min 1500r 100r min Payload 150kg 150kg Displacement of cylinder 124 0 ml 149 0 ml ...

Page 34: ...75km h 85km h Gap of air valve Inlakevalve 0 05mm Inlakevalve 0 05mm Braking distance 7m 30km h 7m 30km h Exhaust valve 0 08mm Exhaust valve 0 08mm Climb ability 18 18 Ground clearance 150mm 150mm Capacity of gasoline tank 5L 5L Ignition means CDI CDI Transmission ratio Maximum transmission ratio 22 76 Minimum transmission ratio 7 41 Final reduction ...

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