Crossfire CF125 2013, Руководство по эксплуатации

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'X_ BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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REAR SUSPENSION Cont.
The rear suspension of your motorcycle has an adjustment point at the bottom of the shock, it comes from
the factory set to the softest setting. If you wish to make the rear suspension harder, follow the procedure
below. Adjusting the rear shock is not hard, but like the front forks, changes should be made one at a time to
gain an accurate understanding of how they affect the bike.
Once you arc familiar with the settings on your suspension, you can quickly and easily adjust them to suit
different te1rnin. For example, you make the setting position for when you ride in the sand dunes. But when
you are riding on your local motocross track you know to tune it to a different setting.
ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION (REAR)
A. The rear shock absorber has one adjuster for both
compression and rebound
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B. By turning the adjusterOclockwise
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this will
make the compression harder and rebound slower.
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By turning the adjusterOcounter-clockwisee' this
will make the compression softer and rebound faster.
NON-ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION (REAR)
No Adjustments Necessary
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MAINTAINING YOUR XMOTOS MOTORCYCLE
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Keeping your motorcycle in perfect operating condition is absolutely essential to your safety. It is also the
best way to protect your investment, get maximum performance, avoid breakdowns, and have more fun. To
help keep your motorcycle well maintained, this section includes a maintenance schedule for required
servicing and step-by-step instructions on how to perform specific maintenance tasks. In this section you will
also find important safety precautions, information on oils, and tips for keeping your Crossfire Motorcycles
motorcycle looking good.
Careful pre-ride inspections and good maintenance are invaluable. To help you properly care for your
motorcycle, this section provides you with a maintenance schedule. The service intervals in this section are
based on average riding conditions. More frequent service is needed if you subject your motorcycle to
severe use, such as competition, or ride in unusually wet and dusty areas. Frequent checks of the air cleaner
are very important to help you avoid engine damage.
Remember, proper maintenance is the responsibility of the owner. Be sure to inspect your motorcycle before
each ride and follow the maintenance schedule in this section.
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Improperly maintaining this motorcycle or failing to correct a problem before you ride can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this manual.
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As a parent, it is up to you to make sure the motorcycle is properly maintained and kept in safe operating condition. For
youngsters, learning how to take care of a motorcycle and perform basic maintenance can be an important part of their
riding experience. However, if you allow a youngster to perform or assist in any maintenance task(s), such as filling the fuel
tank with gasoline, you need to provide close supervision and make sure the task is performed safely.
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Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed. Always
follow the procedures and precautions in this manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I
Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs. This will help eliminate the
following hazards:
I. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning From Engine Exhaust
- Be sure you have adequate ventilation whenever
you operate the engine.
2. Burns From Hot Motorcycle Parts
- Let the engine and exhaust system cool
off
before you touch them.
3. Injury From Moving Parts
- Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
Read all instructions before you begin a procedure. Make sure you have all of the tools and skills required.
To help prevent the motorcycle from falling over, park it on a finn, level surface, using the side stand or a
maintenance stand to provide support. To reduce the chance of a fire or explosion, be careful when working
around gasoline. Use only a non-flammable (high flash point) solvent such as kerosene to clean parts. Keep
cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from all fuel related parts.
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