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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 (517) 437-9100 If you need technical assistance contact your local dealer or call the Cobra Technical Support Hotline at (517) 437-9100 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 MOTORCYCLE OR AS THE PARENT, OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE OPERATOR, TO KEEP THIS COBRA MOTORCYCLE IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION.
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– F & T ..............30 ARTS RAME RIPLE LAMPS – F & B ..............31 ARTS RONT HEEL RAKES –B ..................32 ARTS ODYWORK – R ..................33 ARTS RAKE – R ..................34 ARTS HEEL – S ....................35 ARTS HOCK – S ................36 ARTS WINGARM SSEMBLY...
Needle 5I 14 - 4 Float Height 21.1 ± 1.0 Transmission Speed 6 speed Final drive ratio 15/48 Chain 116 links 420 Transmission / clutch oil type Quality gear lubricant, or Cobra clutch milk Do Not Run Automotive Motor Oil Quantity 530 ml (18.0oz)
Break-In Procedure Your Cobra CX65 is a close-tolerance high performance machine and break-in time is very important for maximum life and performance. The CX65 can be ridden hard after the first ½ hour break-in time but it is recommended that no adjustments are made to the carburetion or suspension until the full 8 hours of bike break-in has elapsed.
CAUTION: For best results from your Cobra Motorcycle use only the recommended fuels. ‘Race’ fuels can be used, however, they are not required with the stock engine, and the engine will require addition attention to maintain proper jetting as weather condition change throughout the day.
CAUTION: 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. Maintenance It is important that you adhere to this maintenance schedule so as to promote the longevity of your Cobra Motorcycle.
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The frame is a combination of HSLA steel and 4130 Chrome Moly 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. Use ER70S6 filler if welding on the frame.
Replacing Transmission / Clutch Lubricant Tools needed: • 18 oz, of high quality transmission oil, or Cobra clutch milk • 8 mm Allen wrench CAUTION: General automotive motor oil has frictional modifiers which will cause premature wear and failure of the clutch.
Chain adjustment Tools required for chain adjustment • 22 mm wrench or socket • 2 - 11 mm open-end wrenches 1. Make sure that the rear wheel is aligned properly. proper adjustment, the chain should have 35 mm free movement just behind chain block with no load on...
Air Filter Cleaning Tools recommended for air filter maintenance: • 5 mm hex key (Allen) • Foam filter oil Procedure 1. Removed seat with the 5mm hex key. 2. Unhook the air filter wire from its perch 3. Carefully remove the air filter and frame out the top of the airbox making sure not to dislodge any dirt into the intake tract.
Ignition Timing The ignition timing value for the 2009 CX65 is 5° retarded from the standard base reference (0°). This can be verified by removing the ignition cover and looking as shown in the figure below. The center mark on the cases is the standard base reference timing mark (0°), and the other two large marks are 5°...
Parts Parts – Airbox & Inlet System Coolant System REF # PART # DESCRIPTION RCC60007 AIRBOX 07 65 TCC60008 MUD FLAP 07 65 HCSP0003 SCREW - PLASCREW MCKGHO03 CLAMP, AIR BOOT TO AIR BOX RCC60002 AIR FILTER 07 65 RCC60003 AIR FILTER CAGE RCC60004 AIR FILTER WIRE 07 65...
Parts - Carburetor Carburetor REF. # PART # DESCRIPTION RCC60001 CARBURETOR 24MM MIKUNI SEE BELOW MAIN JET SEE BELOW PILOT JET RCC60013 GASKET , FLOAT BOWL RCMU0415 CABLE ADJUSTER CAP PILOT JET MAIN JET 22.5 RCEX0022 RCMU0165 RCEX0025 RCMU0170 27.5 RCEX0027 RCMU0175 RCEX0030...
Parts – Engine – Top End Engine – Top End REF # PART # DESCRIPTION ECC60017 CYLINDER KIT (INCLUDES PISTON KIT) BASE GASKET 0.015” (0.4mm thick) For other Base Gaskets refer to Base Gasket Selection section of this manual (PG 37) More than one gasket may be required! ZCC60115 ECMU0184xx...
Parts - Engine - Transmission Transmission REF # PART # DESCRIPTION ECC60027 CRANKSHAFT 09 65 ECDC0023 BEARING, CRANKSHAFT EKEX0001 ROD KIT ACCESSORY EKC62009 ENGINE CASE SET W/B&S CX65 09 EKC62009 ENGINE CASE SET W/B&S CX65 09 ZCC60003 GASKET CRANKCASE 09 65 Left Case Screws HCBC0604 6X35MM SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (4 REQ’D)
Parts – Forks – Leg Assembly Fork Leg Assembly REF # PART # DESCRIPTION KACX6527 FORK SET – 2008 CX64 FORK LEG OUTER KCC60004 BUSHING – TOP WASHER KCC60002 FORK SEAL KCC60011 CLIP RING KCC60003 DUST COVER (SWIPER) KCC60012 BLEED SCREW WITH SEAL CAP –...
Parts – Front Wheel & Brakes Front Brakes REF# PART # DESCRIPTION WAC6FR01B WHEEL 14” FRONT W BEARINGS (NO TIRE, OR TUBE,), BLACK WCC6F014B TIRE-BRDGESTNE-60/100-14M39 WCC6F014D TIRE-DUNLOP-60/100-14 756 WCDCHB01 HUB FOR CX65 – FRONT WCMU1400B 14” RIM, BLACK WCDCTU14 TUBE – 60/100-14 FRONT WCDC0009 RIM LINER 14”...
Parts –Bodywork Plastic and Seat REF # PART # DESCRIPTION TCC62009 GRAPHIC KIT NOT SHOWN TCC60001 FRONT FENDER HCBF0616 FENDER BOLT, M6X16 FLANGE HEAD (4 REQ’D) NOT SHOWN TCC60021 SPACER – FRONT FENDER BOLT NOT SHOWN TCC60002 NUMBER PLATE – FRONT HCBF0612 M6X12 FLANGE HEAD BOLT –...
• There appears to be a wide range of variability in reading compression gauges across the country. • The head volume of this Cobra Motorcycle is very small and so requires many kicks ~20 before you establish the most accurate reading possible.
• 1mm flexible solder material • measurement calipers When rebuilding the ‘top end’ of your Cobra motorcycle, care must be taken to ensure the proper squish clearance. Squish clearance is defined as the minimum distance between cylinder head and piston at TDC, and there are negative effects of either having too much or too little clearance.
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If during the course of the maintenance more parts than the base gasket are changed, the squish clearance should be measured, and possibly a different base gasket will be required. The easiest way to measure squish clearance is with 1mm to 1.5mm thick flexible solder wire (available through most popular electronic stores).
Tools recommended for carburetor service: • Small flat head screwdriver • WD-40 • 6mm socket Your Cobra is equipped with an adjustable carburetor. Some fine- tuning may be needed according to weather condition and altitude. Proper jetting is very important for engine performance and engine life.
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Turning the screw in richens the mixture at partial throttle openings. Turing the screw out, leans it. STOCK CARBURETOR SETTINGS The 2009 CX65 stock carburetor settings from the factory are: • 40 pilot jet • 210 main jet...
Rear Shock The rear shock is fully serviceable but it is recommended that only trained professionals should service your shock. Contact Cobra or another qualified specialist (PR2, MCR, etc..) for questions and service of your CX65shock. Shock preload Shock Damping...
Lower the bike if the rider has difficulties touching the ground. Carburetion Although your Cobra is sent from the factory with the carburetor jetted for optimal performance, you may find it necessary to adjustment your particular jetting due to current weather conditions, altitude, fuel variations, and/or engine modifications.
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• Symptoms of incorrect oil or oil / fuel ratio o Poor acceleration o Misfire at low engine speeds o Excessive smoke o Spark plug fouling o Excessive black oil dripping from exhaust system • Symptoms of too rich a fuel mixture o Poor acceleration o Engine will not ‘rev’...
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TOP END JETTING: Adjust for clean full throttle acceleration Jet your top end (main jet) based on the acceleration of your Cobra Motorcycle on the longest straight at the track. Observe any of the lean or rich symptoms (spark plug appearance and bike performance) listed above and change your jetting accordingly.
Troubleshooting 1) Engine operates erratically a) Carburetor top is installed backwards b) The carburetor slide indexing pin is missing c) A carburetor vent elbow is plugged or has fallen out d) Faulty stator e) An air leak i) Base gasket ii) Intake / reed gaskets iii) Crank seals iv) Crank case gasket...
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b) Carburetor is dirty c) Ignition i) Spark plug fouled ii) Spark plug cap off iii) Engine Shut-off ‘kill’ switch is shorted iv) Bad electrical ground v) Stator winding damaged d) Exhaust is plugged with object of flooded fuel e) Engine is flooded f) Cracked, broken, or jammed reed pedal g) Excessive piston or cylinder wear h) Clutch bolt or shoe dragging on basket (drum).
Index Frame Parts ........30 Air Filter Maintenance ....12 Front Brake Parts ..........31 Bars and Controls ......16 Fuel System Base Gasket Selection....38 Parts list........40 Break-In .......... 6 Service........40 Carburetor Hardware Parts.......... 17 Frame ........30 Service ........40 Plastic ........32 Specifications ......
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