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DRIVER'S MANUAL

KWANG YANG MOTOR CO.,LTD.

SPIKE 125

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Page 1: ...DRIVER S MANUAL KWANG YANG MOTOR CO LTD SPIKE 125 ...

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Page 3: ... on your own alertness and familiarity with the scooter but also the scooter mechanical condition A pre ride inspection before every outing and regular maintenance are essential The quality of each KYMCO motorcycle is guaranteed Note 1 The information and specifications stated in this manual are for reference only and subject to change without notice 2 When starting the engine the battery must be ...

Page 4: ...HORN BUTTON TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SEAT LOCK MET IN BOX HELMET BUCKLE INSTRUMENTS 4 PRE RIDE INSPECTION ADVANCE INSPECTION ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION REFILLING BRAKE INSPECTION TIRE INSPECTION FUEL LEVEL INSPECTION REFILLING STEERING HANDLEBAR INSTRUMENT LIGHTS INSPECTION BRAKE LEVER FREE PLAY INSPECTION ADJUSTMENT CLUTCH PANEL INSPECTION ADJUSTMENT CHOKE KNOB 1 3 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 13 14 17 7 15 ...

Page 5: ... METHOD 7 PRECAUTIONS FOR RIDING 8 HOW TO STOP RIDING 9 EASY MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER INSPECTION AND AIR CLEANER CLEANING REPLACEMENT FUSE CHANGE ENGINE OIL CHANGE SPARK PLUG INSPECTION POLLUTION FREE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SPECIFICATIONS 19 20 21 22 24 27 29 29 31 32 33 34 36 38 37 10 IMPORTANT NOTICES BATTERY ...

Page 6: ... or inflammables to avoid danger To relax and wear comfortable clothes are the main points for a safe riding To observe traffic laws keep a cool mind relax and be careful will provide you a safe riding Wear helmet and fasten it tightly Have the clothes well arranged Fasten shirt cuffs and keep them from hooking the brake lever Wear low heeled shoes for a safe riding When riding use both hands to g...

Page 7: ...the motorcycle by leaning the body inward slightly The motorcycle will lose its balance if the rider fails to keep his body leaning inward When riding on a damaged or macadam road Slow down the speed and hold the handlebar tightly 3 CARRYING GOODS Keep a good sitting posture to operate the motorcycle properly The feel of the handlebar will be different when carrying goods on the motorcycle Overloa...

Page 8: ... Fuel Tank Cap Taillight Stoplight L Rear Turn Signal Light Side Stand Engine Serial number Main Stand L Front Turn Signal Light Change Gear Shift Pedall Turn Signal Switch Headlight Dimmer Switch Passing Signal Switch Horn Button ...

Page 9: ... 4 Rear Brake Lever Kick Lever Frame Serial Number R Front Turn Signal Light Exhaust Muffler Headlight Headlight Switch Electric Starter Button R Rear Turn Signal Light Ignition Switch Instruments ...

Page 10: ... Method Turn the steering handlebar left to the full and then push and turn the ignition switch key left to the position he handlebar can be locked LOCK t Unlocking Method Turn the ignition switch key right to the and the automatically OFF is released LOCK After locking turn the handlebar gently to make sure that it is locked Do not turn the ignition switch to the Position otherwise the handlebar ...

Page 11: ...id engine damage Turn the headlight switch and turn signal switch off before using the starter button Release the starter button immediately after the engine is started electric off electric electric 3 HEADLIGHT SWITCH At this position the position light headlight instrument lights and taillight turn off together At this position the position light instrument lights and taillight light turn on At ...

Page 12: ...5 HORN BUTTON TURN SIGNAL SWITCH When the ignition switch key is turned the position button and it will sound For turning right For turning to the left Push the turn switch button to release it Horn Button The horn and turn signal switch do not work when the ignition switch is the ON OFF push the horn to the signal The turn signal light will not release automatically Be sure to reset it after use ...

Page 13: ...sh on it until it lock automatically Make sure the seat is secure before riding OFF Never put the key inside the seat cushion to lock the seat 7 HELMET BUCKLE 1 Open the seat with the key and lift up the seat 2 Put the helmet retaining ring into the helmet buckle 3 Put down the seat and it will lock automatically Take out the helmet in the reserve order of the above steps ignition switch When ridi...

Page 14: ...uel gauge pointer is at the red area the fuel is insufficient Refill nonleaded gasoline as soon as possible OIL INDICATOR The indicator will tell you the time of oil change Usually the display is in blue color and it will red when oil change is required After change insert the key into the release hole as the figure shown the red color will turn to blue again SPEEDOMETER The riding speed is indica...

Page 15: ...NE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION REFILLING Place the motorcycle on its main stand Take out the oil dipstick and wipe it clean Directly insert the oil dipstick into the engine oil Don t screw it in Take out the oil dipstick and check the oil level If it is close to the lower limit add engine oil to the upper limit The temperature of engine and exhaust muffler is very high When checking the oil level be care...

Page 16: ...nd is within the specified value of 2 cm rear brake 3 pedal to check the loose check if it 4 TIRE INSPECTION 1 TIRE PRESSURE CHECK Check if the tire pressure is normal when the tire is in contact with level ground If there is any abnormal condition check the tire pressure with a tire pressure gauge Measure the tire pressure under room temperature The tire pressure must not overpass 2 50kg cm 2 U S...

Page 17: ...ea for imbedded objects of metal piece and gravel If the tire is worn to the wear limit indication mark replace it with a new one 1 75 2 25 kg cm2 1 75 2 0 kg cm 2 Rear Wheel Front Wheel NORMAL PRESSURE 1 Rider 2 Riders Abnormal tire pressure crack damage and abnormal wear will cause unsteady handlebar and result in tire break If the tire has cracks or is worn to the wear limit indication mark rep...

Page 18: ...o tighten it 6 Close the fuel tank cap in the reverse order of opening Unlock Lock 95 Stop the engin and turn the ignition switch to the position Insert the ignition switch key into the seat lock Refer to P8 and turn it right to unlock the seat fuel Refilling Method OFF The gasoline level shall not exceed the reference plate otherwise the fuel will penetrate out When refilling do not add other add...

Page 19: ...d downward rightward and leftward to check for any loose parts Check if the handlebar rotates freely If any abnormal condition is found go to your motorcycle dealer or for inspection 7 INSTRUMENT LIGHTS INSPECTION Check the speedometer pointer for proper operation Check the fuel gauge pointer for proper operation Check the turn signal indicator and high beam for proper operation indicator 0 0 0 0 ...

Page 20: ...value 2 cm Increase play Decrease play 3 Check the clutch panel for proper operation If adjustment is necessary turn the adjusting bolt by loosing the lock nut Lock Nut Adjusting Bolt After the brake is adjusted align the groove of adjusting nut with the pin in order to avoid accident and danger during riding If it is hard to adjust for you go to a KYMCO distributor or service station for inspecti...

Page 21: ...e Stoplight Inspection 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 Turn Signal Light Inspection Operate the turn signal switch to make sure whether the right left front and rear turn signal lights can wink and buzz Also check the light shells for dirt and damage Headlight Taillight Stoplight Turn signal...

Page 22: ...he punch mark on the adjuster Then tighten the rear axle nut Rear Axle Nut Adjusting Nut The rear wheel will move backward during adjustment so the rear brake free play shall also be adjusted For cold starting pull down the choke knob After the engine warms up restore the choke knob to its original position Do not use the choke knob for a long time otherwise the mixture will become too rich and ca...

Page 23: ... down on the handlebar and seat several times Fully apply the front and rear brake lever pedal and move motorcycle forward to see if the braking effect is good Sit on the motorcycle uprightly and make a iewing test of the rear mirror angle Check the license plate for dirt and damage then tighten it Check the reflector for dirt and damage Make sure that the previous abnormal parts are repaired Visu...

Page 24: ... Turn the ignition switch to the position ON Check the gasoline volume and engine oil level before starting the engine 2 USE NEUTRAL POSITION The engine must be started in the neutral position When the ignition switch is the neutral position indicator comes on ON CAUTION N 1 2 3 4 4 3 2 1 N ...

Page 25: ...o not push the starter button more than 5 seconds If the engine does not start after the electric starter is pushed for 5 seconds wait for more than 5 then push the button again or start the lever throttle button is rotate the starting the fuel start after the down the choke knob slightly turn the throttle and push the electric starter button for several times button seconds and engine by the kick...

Page 26: ... up the engine for a little while about 2 3 minutes after cold start After the engine is started do not accelerate suddenly and keep riding at low speed to prolong the engine service life After the engine is started the kick lever must be returned to its original position The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide which is harmful to human body Never run the engine in a closed area Turn off al...

Page 27: ...ne is started to avoid engine damage The rear brake pedal should be kept at the braking position before riding 2 REBOUND THE MAIN STAND Keep the rear brake pedal at braking position and push the motorcycle forward then the main stand will rebound automatically After starting the engine and before moving do not turn the throttle grip to increase the engine rpm CAUTION CAUTION 22 LIGHTS ...

Page 28: ...goggles Do not wear any clothes which will affect riding safety 4 SHIFTING Depress the change gear shift pedal into the 1st speed Slowly rotate the throttle grip at the same time Then the motorcycle will move smoothly When changing speed the throttle grip must be turned to the closed position Otherwise damage to the engine and drive chain can result CAUTION CAUTION N 1 2 3 4 4 3 2 1 N ...

Page 29: ... clutch linings are worn more quickly when often ridden at low speed 2 SPEED CONTROL The speed is controlled by the throttle grip ROTATE The speed will become faster Don t be to accelerate hasty When riding on an ascending road rotate throttle grip gradually to increase the the power horse RESTORE The speed will become slower Restore throttle grip quickly The Apply the brake level while restoring ...

Page 30: ...TH FRONT LEVER AND REAR BRAKE PEDAL WHEN BRAKING First restore the throttle grip to the closed position and then pull the brake lever and depress the brake padel tight The best way to brake the motorcycle is to pull the brake lever slowly at the very beginning then pull them tight and depress the brake padel Apply single brake lever will cause the motorcycle to slip During riding never brake the m...

Page 31: ... BE MORE CAREFUL WHILE RIDING IN RAINY DAYS A longer braking distance is required in rainy days than in sunny days Be sure to slow down and brake the motorcycle slowly as soon as possible When riding on a descending road restore the throttle grip to closed position and slow down by making intermittent braking A longer braking distance is required in rainy days Be sure to slow down and brake the mo...

Page 32: ...ble At this moment the stoplight will come on to warn the vehicles coming behind 2 WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS COMPLETELY STOPPED Return the turn signal switch to its original position Turn the ignition switch key to the position to stop the engine OFF During riding never operate the ignition switch key When the ignition switch key is turned to the system does not work Turn off the ignition switch key...

Page 33: ... stand evenly with right foot and pull the motorcycle backward by force with right hand The motorcycle may easily fall down if it is parked on an uneven ground 4 HANDLEBAR After parking be sure to lock the steering handlebar and take out the key to prevent pilferage Refer to P5 Don t park your motorcycle at a place to hinder the traffic Park the motorcycle at a safe place and be sure to take the k...

Page 34: ...ine oil and squeeze out the excess oil and then install the element and air cleaner Replace the air cleaner element at very 4000km The air cleaner requires more frequent cleaning or replacing when ridden in unusually dusty areas When replacing refer to P39 Periodic Inspection Maintenance Schedule Be careful not to allow water to enter the air cleaner otherwise it may result in hard starting If the...

Page 35: ...out of gasoline 3 APPEARANCE CLEANING Often wipe clean the motorcycle appearance to prevent accumulated dust affecting the function of components If a motorcycle is not used for a long time check the operation of each part and replace lubricants before riding Ride the motorcycle only after its performance is confirmed When waxing the motorcycle make sure that the ingredients of the wax will not da...

Page 36: ... terminals and then install the battery 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 it is fully charged to prevent electricity leakage A clogged or kinked breather tube will increase the battery inside pressure and result in cracks The battery fluid will overflow to corrode the motorcycle if...

Page 37: ...nd the fuse clip during removal After a new fuse is installed check the fuse clip for looseness which is the main cause of trouble Never use fuse of unspecified capacity it may cause wire overheating and burning out When replacing electric appliances lights instruments be sure to use the recommended genuine parts When washing the motorcycle avoid flushing it If the cause can not be found contact o...

Page 38: ...ervice classification SF Capacity Exchanging Capacity 1 0L 0 9L When changing the engine oil also clean the oil strainer and reinstall it Use the specified engine oil Change engine oil at first 300km and then change it at every 2000km Engine oil will deteriorate easily and require more frequent change if the motorcycle is often ridden in dusty and cold areas or ridden for short distance Do not mix...

Page 39: ...to remove spark plug deposits with a spark plug cleaner 2 If a spark plug cleaner is not available clean with a wire brush The side electrode gap is 0 6 0 7mm Specified Spark Plug Decarbonizing Cracks Damage Gap Wear Fouling Deposits NGK CR7HSA Clean the spark plug at every 2000km and replace it with a new one at every 5000km or when the center electrode is burned out First screw in the spark plug...

Page 40: ...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 RUBBER COVER INSPECTION FOR WIRE AND CABLE The cable cores are protected by the rubber cover outside the connector Check the rubber cover frequently for proper installation When washing the motorcycle do not ...

Page 41: ... the engine correct Is there any other faulty parts 2 IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN For any trouble occurred during riding go to a KYMCO distributor or service station for inspection For the sake of safety and to prevent vehicle damage and save your precious time the pre ride inspection is absolutely required Please read this User s Manual carefully and get into a good habit of inspection before riding CAU...

Page 42: ... Brake System Clutch Lever Free Play Bolts Nuts Tire Pressure Motor Oil Strainer Engine Oil Pump 2Stroke 4Stroke Daily Preride Inspection 300 1000 3000 5000 7000 9000 11000 13000 The above items are applicable to different models Perform suitable items for each model When exceeding the listed mileage perform maintenance according to the listed intervals The air cleaner requires more frequent clean...

Page 43: ...eel Base 1305 mm Max Torque 0 92 5500 kg m rpm Tire Size FR 2 5 17 RR 2 75 17 Idle Speed 1600 rpm Fuel Type Nonleaded gasoline Transmission Type Left foot operated gear shift pedal Oil Capacity Engine 1 0 liter Clutch Wet multi disc clutch Fuel Tank Capacity 6 3 liter Ignition C D I Engine Oil Type SAE20W50 Starting System Starting motor and kick starter Fuse 10A Spark Plug NGK CR7HSA Battery 12V5...

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Page 46: ...KWANG YANG MOTOR CO LTD NO 35 Wan Hsing Street San Min District Kaohsiung Taiwan Republic of China Telephone 886 7 3822526 FAX 886 7 3950021 ...

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