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For parts orders contact your local dealer To locate your closest Cobra dealer log on to www.cobramotorcycle.com or call (330) 549-9600 If you need technical assistance contact your local dealer or call the Cobra Technical Support Hotline at (330) 549-9603 Cobra Motorcycle MFG., Inc.
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THIS BIKE IS INTENDED FOR EXPERIENCED RACERS ONLY AND NOT FOR BEGINNERS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS THE OWNER OF THIS COBRA PRODUCT OR AS THE PARENT, OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE OPERATOR, TO KEEP THIS COBRA PRODUCT IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION.
Table Of Contents General Information ......................5 Specifications - General....................5 Specifications - Torque Values ..................6 Optional Suspension Components ................7 Break-In Procedure ......................8 Starting Procedure .......................9 General Tips........................10 Maintenance........................11 Schedule & Tips ......................11 M1: Replacing Transmission Lubricant..............11 M2: Chain adjustment....................12 M3: Air Filter Cleaning ....................13 M4: Front end ......................15 Toe in adjustment ....................15 Steering ........................15...
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Parts – Engine – Clutch / Kick Cover ..............24 Parts - Engine - Ignition Side................25 Parts - Engine – Kick Mechanism................26 Parts – Engine – Shift Mechanism ..............27 Parts – Engine – Top End ..................28 Parts - Engine - Transmission................29 Parts –...
Torque Value Size & CHASSIS Fastener ft-lb in-lb Remarks Handle bar mounts 8 x 1.25 Handle bar clamps 8 x 1.25 Front engine mount 8 x 1.25 Rear brake lever pivot 13.6 8 x 1.25 Upper shock mount 10 x 1.5 Lower shock mount 10 x 1.5 Swingarm pivot...
Clean the carburetor bowl. Change the transmission / clutch lubricant. Replace the fuel filter. • After 8 hours of operation have a Certified Cobra Mechanic change the shock oils. • Your bike is now ready for the highest level of competition!
(i.e. the side of the cylinder is warm to touch). CAUTION: Never rev an engine full throttle when it's cold or slightly warmed up. Cobra recommends that you tell your child to take it easy the first couple of minutes in practice until the engine comes up to full operating temperature.
General Tips Always wear a helmet and other protective riding gear. Cobra recommends that you tell your child to take it easy the first couple of minutes in practice until the engine comes up to full operating temperature. Make sure your riders’ foot is not resting on the rear brake pedal while they...
The frame is a low carbon alloy tubing and it is important to weld it with the proper rod and heat settings set as light as possible. Cobra recommends replacing the frame with a new one if the old one becomes damaged.
Tools needed: • 530 ml (18 oz) 85W 90 gear lubricant • large flat blade screwdriver • 13 mm wrench or socket Procedure: Begin this procedure with a bike that has been ridden more than 5 minutes but less than 10 minutes. It is desired to have the engine warm enough so that the oil ‘runny’...
After achieving the proper adjustment retighten the two eccentric pinch bolts. CAUTION: Be sure to remove the pin from the eccentric before riding. M3: Air Filter Cleaning This Cobra Motorcycle comes with a unique air filter / air boot unit designed to facilitate motorcycle service.
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NOTE: The biodegradable air filter oils, greases, and cleansers work acceptably with this Cobra Motorcycle. NOTE: It is very important to keep the air filter clean and properly oiled with high quality water-resistant foam filter oil. It’s very important to oil your filter consistently each time because varied amounts of oil will change your carburetor jetting.
Figure 3 Steering The unique Cobra front end will exhibit some free play from the factory and that the seals (it that’s what you want to call them) will fall out after the first ride. We have found that this causes no adverse effects and that the looseness does not get significantly worse as long as the bearings are sprayed with a spray lubricant (WD40 or similar) upon each ride.
Parts Parts – Air Inlet System Figure 4 Coolant System REF # PART # DESCRIPTION RCDC0001 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY MCKGHO03 HOSE CLAMP – FILTER TO CARB RCEX0003 CARBURETOR 26MM MIKUNI VM MCMUCL10 HOSE CLAMP – CARB TO INLET BOOT (WIDE) ECEX0012 INLET BOOT MCMUCL03...
Parts – Coolant System Figure 9 Coolant System REF # PART # DESCRIPTION FCEX0001 RADIATOR WITH CAP FCMU0047 RADIATOR CAP (2 ears or ribbed) ECEX0010 RADIATOR HOSE, TOP ECEX0011 RADIATOR HOSE, BOTTOM MCEXGR01 GROMMET, BOTTOM RAD MOUNT (2 REQ’D) FCEX0026 PAD, RADIATOR (2 REQ’D) SHOWN HCBF0616...
Parts – Engine – Top End Figure 16 Engine – Top End REF # PART # DESCRIPTION ECEX0001 CYLINDER ZCKG0501 BASE GASKET ECMU0084 PISTON KIT ECEX0005 PISTON RINGS (2 PER SET) ECMUSR00 SNAP RING FOR PISTON (2 REQ'D) ECDC0090 WRIST PIN ECDC0061 BEARING, WRIST PIN ZCMUOR07...
Parts - Front A-Arms & Steering Upright Figure 19 A-arms & steering upright REF # PART # DESCRIPTION GAEX0001 A-ARM FRONT TOP (SAME PIECE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) GAEX0002 A-ARM BACK TOP (SAME PIECE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) GAEX0007 A-ARM FRONT BOTTOM RIGHT GAEX0006 A-ARM FRONT BOTOTM LEFT GAEX0009...
Parts – Front Brakes Figure 20 Front Brakes REF # PART # DESCRIPTION BAEX0001 FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY HOSE – TEE TO CALIPER BRAKE LEVER BCEX0005 BRAKE PERCH & MASTER CYLINDER ASSY W/ LEVER BCEX0003R CALIPER – FRONT RIGHT BCEX0003L CALIPER – FRONT LEFT BCMU0203 REPLACEMENT BRAKE PADS BCEX0002...
Parts – Miscellaneous If you couldn’t find it in one of the other pictures try the table below. PART # DESCRIPTION WCEX0005 REAR WHEEL WITH TIRE WCEX0004 FRONT WHEEL WITH TIRE FAEX2006 FRAME FCEX0002 CHAIN SLIDER SPLIT BUSHING HCBH0804 M8 X 120 (FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLT) HCWF0801 8MM FLAT WASHER HCNL0801 8MM LOCK NUT FAEX0017R...
Parts – Plastic Bodywork & Seat igure 22 Plastic and Bodywork REF # PART # DESCRIPTION TCEX0001 FRONT CLIP NOT SHOWN HCBB0616 M6 X 16 BUTTON HEAD (4 REQ’D AT BACK) NOT SHOWN HCWF0601 6 MM FLAT WASHER (4 REQ’D AT BACK) NOT SHOWN HCBB0620 M6 X 20 BUTTON HEAD (2 REQ’D AT FRONT)
Parts – Tie Rod Assembly Figure 27 Tie Rod Assembly REF # PART # DESCRIPTION FCEX0015 TIE ROD MCEXBR02R RH TIE ROD END MCEXBR02L LH TIE ROD END HCNJ120L RH JAM NUT HCNJ120R LH JAM NUT GCEX0002 SPACER, BALL JOINT HCNC0010 10MM CASTLE NUT (2 REQ’D) HCCP0003...
Engine Parts / Service At this time, the full service instructions for are not yet available your Cobra Motorcycle. If you don’t feel comfortable with the service work, simply take your engine out of the frame and sent it to: Cobra Motorcycle Mfg.
Figure 28 The presence of light indicates that the reeds should be replaced, or possibly turned over. Carburetor Cleaning Clean the carburetor in a well-ventilated area, and take care that there is no spark or flame anywhere near the working area; this includes any appliance with a pilot light.
ES2: Exhaust The pipe is a crucial element to a two-stroke engine. Any kinks, dents, or damage done to the pipe will result in a performance loss. NOTE: Be sure to take the pipe off, and remove any carbon that may be built up. Carbon build up is created from exhaust.
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Troubleshooting 1) Engine not behaving properly a) Carburetor top is installed backwards (happens a lot) b) The carburetor slide indexing pin is missing 2) Engine is down on power a) Clutch engagement is not set properly b) Jetting is incorrect c) Silencer needs repacked d) Exhaust pipe Has excess carbon buildup...
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Index A-arms..........32 Frame Parts........35 Air Filter..........17 Front Brake........33 Maintenance........14 Fuel Axle .............38 Petcock ..........10 Bars and Controls ......18 Fuel System Break-In..........9 Parts list .........42 Bumper..........19 Service ...........42 Carburetion Gas Tank ...........36 Specifications ........5 General Tips........11 Carburetor .........20 Grab Bar ..........19 Chain Hardware Adjustment........13...
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Radiator ..........22 Steering Upright........32 Rear Brake Swingarm Parts ........40 Parts ..........37 Throttle ..........17 Rear Drive..........38 Tie Rod..........41 Rear Shock Tips .............11 Parts ..........39 Toe In Adjustment ......16 Reeds ..........42 Top End Parts ..........17 Parts ..........29 Rings ..........29 Torque Seat ............36 Chassis ..........7 shift drum ...........30 Engine ..........6...
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