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To locate your closest Cobra dealer log on to www.cobramoto.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 Moto, LLC 240 Uran Street Hillsdale, Michigan 49242...
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This motorcycle is sold “as is” with all faults, obvious or not. There are no warranties expressed or implied, including any warranty of merchantability and warranty of fitness for any particular purpose. “WARNING” COBRA CX65 COMPETITION MODEL ONLY MANUFACTURED FOR, NOR SHOULD IT BE USED ON PUBLIC STREETS, ROADS OR HIGHWAYS.
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– F & T ..............36 ARTS ORKS RIPLE LAMPS – F – L – B ........... 38 ARTS SSEMBLY RAKE – F – L – N ........... 39 ARTS SSEMBLY RAKE – F ....................40 ARTS RAME – F ..................
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. Cobra recommends Bel-Ray H1-R premix oil with high octane pump gas mixed at 40:1.
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• Check the throttle for smooth operation and sound closing. • Check for loose bolts and nuts, and re-torque as necessary. • Verify that the air filter is clean and properly saturated with oil. • Insure that the fuel tank contains an adequate volume of fuel / oil mixture to complete the distance required.
Your Cobra Motorcycle has a 10 digit VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). The first three digits indicate the model while the sixth and seventh indicates the model year. a. Example, CCXxx17xxx is a 2017 CX65. Schedule • Prior to each ride Check the air filter (clean and re-oil as necessary).
• Every 2 hours of operation Replace the transmission oil. Check spoke tension • Every 10 hours of operation Replace the fork oil. Have the shock oil replaced by a Certified Cobra Mechanic. • Every 15 hours Replace piston rings ▪...
2. Lean the bike against something or set on stand with oil drain hole. 3. Using a 8mm Allen wrench, remove the oil drain bolt located on the right side of the engine, on the clutch cover, near the brake lever (See Figure 1). NOTE: You may need to adjust the brake pedal (up or down) to gain access to the drain bolt.
4. Put a rag between the sprocket and chain, and roll the wheel backward to pull the chain adjustor blocks tightly against the adjustor bolts (Figure 3). 5. Retighten the axle bolt to 25 ft-lb (34 Nm). 6. Retighten the adjustor jam nuts. CAUTION: Always check rear brake adjustment and free-play after adjusting the chain.
2. Rotate the eccentric so that the lever is comfortably reachable in both: a. Standing riding position, and b. Sitting riding position. 3. Tighten Cap Screw (5 mm Allen wrench). CAUTION: Adequate pedal free play is required so that the brake pads do not drag on the rotor.
• Using the syringe pull fluid through the system. Use caution not to let the fluid in the reservoir to become low and introduce air into the system. • Using the syringe push fluid back into the system until the reservoir is full. •...
into the intake tract. 4. Clean the filter in a nonflammable solvent to remove the filter oil. Do not clean the air filter with gasoline or other highly volatile petroleum product. Diesel fuel, mineral spirits, or kerosene would be preferred but caution should still be taken.
Fork Air Bleeding Tools required • 3mm hex key (Allen wrench) During normal operation, both fork legs will build up air pressure. This pressure acts as an additional spring so it must be bled on a regular basis to maintain consistent suspension operation.
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d. With the 14mm wrench on the damper rod nut, use the 37mm fork cap wrench to free the fork cap from the damper rod. e. Remove the 14mm wrench and allow the damper rod to fall into the cartridge tube. f.
Ignition Timing The ignition timing value for the CX65 is 0° 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°...
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To disconnect these cable ties, use a screw driver as shown and push down on the short tab. The tab will be hidden from view by the cable tie strap.
Parts Parts – Air Box & Inlet System Air Box & Inlet REF # PART # DESCRIPTION RCC60007 AIRBOX TCC60008 MUD FLAP SCREW – PLASCREW HCSP0004 MCKGHO03 CLAMP, AIR BOOT TO AIR BOX RCC60002 AIR FILTER RCC60003 AIR FILTER CAGE RCC60004 AIR FILTER WIRE RCC60014...
Front Wheel REF# PART # DESCRIPTION WHEEL 14” FRONT WITH BEARINGS & SEALS WAC6F018 (NO TIRE, OR TUBE), BLACK HUB FOR CX65 – FRONT WCC60122 14” RIM, BLACK WCMU1418BLK SPOKE W ALUMINUM NIPPLE-FRONT WHEEL-65 (28 REQ’D) WKC6F018 TUBE – 60/100-14 FRONT...
Parts – Front Brakes – Master Cylinder Front Brakes REF# PART # DESCRIPTION ASSY – FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLETE - FRONT CX65 BAC60008 BAC60010 ASSEMBLY - BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (M/C) W LEVER ASSY BKC60008 CAP & BLADDER KIT ZL150 (CAP, BLADDER & (2) M3-0.5 X 6mm LONG PHILLIPS SCREW) CLAMP –...
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M6X20mm FLAT HEAD – FRONT SEAT MOUNT HCFH0620 TCMU0151 PETCOCK CAP – FUEL TANK TCHA0002 HOSE – FUEL CAP TCHA0003 SEAT – CX65 TAC60002 TCC60028 SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT M6X25mm SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW – SEAT HOLDING HCBC0625 SPECIAL WASHER – SEAT HOLDING TCC60018 SIDE NUMBER PLATE –...
M6X16mm SCOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (4 REQUIRED) SPRING – REAR BRAKE PEDAL BCMUSP02 HCBC0602 M6X20mm SCOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW ACCESSORY BKC60013 PAD SET CX65 SEMI-METALLIC W BOLT AND CLIP ACCESSORY BKMU0003 BLEED KIT (MULTIPLE SYRINGES, FITTINGS & HOSE) ACCESSORY BCMU0038 SPRING - BRAKE PAD RETURN PISTON &...
Service Trained technicians with precision gauging and proper assembly fixtures carefully assemble all Cobra engines to specific tolerances. If you feel you have the skills, and the appropriate tools, to perform the following service tasks please follow the instructions closely. The part numbers are listed throughout to help you when ordering parts from your local Cobra dealer.
3. Hold the throttle to wide open, and kick repeatedly (approximately 20 times) or until the gauge reading does not increase in value with each kick. Base Gasket Selection Tools required • 17mm wrench • 1mm flexible solder material • measurement calipers When rebuilding the ‘top end’...
• Assemble the top end of the engine with either; 1) the crankcase stamp recommended base gasket or, 2) if assembling with a new set of cases assemble with a 0.4mm (0.015”) base gasket, and torque the head nuts to the proper torque specifications leaving off the spark plug and ignition cover (piston rings can be left off to ease assembly).
Fuel & Air System Carburetor: 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.
The rear shock is fully serviceable but it is recommended that only trained professionals should service your shock. Contact Cobra or another qualified specialist for questions and service of your CX65 shock. Brakes Proper Brake adjustment must have a slight amount of freeplay from the pedal/lever to the master cylinder piston.
master cylinder pumps fluid to the caliper that is unable to return to the master cylinder as the lever is released. Rear Brakes Rear brake bleeding is a 5-step process. 1. Remove the reservoir cap on the master cylinder and top of with DOT 4 or 5.1 fluid.
1. Remove the caliper from the mount. 2. Remove the brake pads from the caliper (remove the clip before removing the bolt). 3. Pump the front brake lever to make the pistons move toward the center of the caliper. a. Likely if the bike has much time, the pistons just move back and forth and do not pump out as they should.
Front Fork Operation The front suspension on the CX65 works under the principals of hydraulic damping, and it features full adjustability to help tune the fork to meet each rider’s needs.
handles both standard compression and rebound damping duties. Rebound damping is adjustable on the fork cap, and compression damping is adjusted at the bottom of the fork. The other leg (the Smart Leg) has no rebound damping, and it contains both a speed sensitive compression damping mechanism as well as a position sensitive one.
Rear Shock Adjustments Always start with standard settings and make damping changes in no more than two click increments and only make one change at a time. Symptom Action Rear end feels stiff on small bumps Softer Low Speed Compression Damping Rear end ‘sways’...
Carburetor 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. CAUTION: Proper jetting is very important for engine performance and engine life. Symptoms of improper jetting are listed below.
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o The oil and fuel have been mixed in the proper ratio o The carburetor is clean (no plugged jets) o The air filter is properly clean and oiled o The float height is within proper specification (proper measuring technique is described later in this section) NOTE: Perform all jetting changes on a motorcycle that has been warmed up to...
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 Air Filter Maintenance ....13 Clutch Lubricant Airbox and Inlet Replacing ........9 Parts .......... 19 Clutch Master Cylinder Bars and Controls Parts .......... 22 Parts .......... 20 Compression test ......51 Base Gasket Selection ....52 Coolant System Bodywork Parts ..........
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Gearing Chart ....... 59 Parts External ......48 Ignition Case Side Parts Internal ......49 Parts .......... 27 Service ........56 Ignition Timing Spark Plug Setting ........17 Recommended ......4 Jetting Specifications ........4 How To ........55 Starting ..........6 Stock ...........
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