1 SERVICE-INFORMATIONS 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 3 REMOVING AND REFITTING ENGINE 4 DISASSEMBLING THE ENGINE 5 SERVICING INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS 6 ASSEMBLING THE ENGINE 7 ELECTRICAL 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 11 WIRING DIAGRAMS...
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11-1C 11-15 11-15C bis 11-18C KTM REPAIR MANUAL IN LOOSE-LEAF FORM STORING THE REPAIR MANUAL IN THE BINDER – Put the index into the binder. – Put the front page of the repair manual (210x297 mm) into the transparent pocket provided for this purpose on the outside of the binder.
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X P L A N AT I O N P D AT I N G 3.205.74-E Repair Manual 125/200 SX, MXC, EXC Basicversion Modelyear 1999 (Engine number with first digit “9“) 3/1999 3.205.88-E Updating of Rep.Manual 3.205.74-E Modelyear 2000/2001 (2000: Engine number with first digit “0“) (2001: Engine number with first digit “1“)
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„NOTE” POINTS OUT USEFUL TIPS. Use only ORIGINAL KTM SPARE PARTS when replacing parts. The KTM high performance engine is only able to meet user expectations if the maintenance work is performed regularly and professionally. KTM Austria’s certificate of achievement for its quality system ISO 9001 is the beginning of an ongoing total reengineered quality plan for a brighter tomorrow.
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REPLY FAX FOR REPAIR MANUALS We have made every effort to make our repair manuals as accurate as possible but it is always possible for a mistake or two to creep in. To keep improving the quality of our repair manuals, we request mechanics and shop foremen to assist us as follows: If you find any errors or inaccuracies in one of our repair manual –...
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2-1C GENERAL INFORMATION INDEX OPERATING RANGES OF THE CARBURETOR ......2-2 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT ........2-3 BLEEDING OF THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH .
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2-2C main jet jet needle jet needle idle jet throttle valve air control screw idle adjusting screw mixture too lean: not enough fuel in proportion to air mixture too rich: too much fuel in proportion to air Idling range Operation with closed throttle valve. This range is influenced by the position of the air control screw and the idle adjusting screw .
The original carburetor setting was adapted for an altitude of approx. 500 meters (1600 ft.) above sea level, and the ambient temperature of approx. 20° C (68° F), mainly for off-road use and central European premium-grade fuel (125: ROZ 98 / 200: ROZ 95).
2-4C Bleeding of the hydraulic clutch – Remove screws and take off cover together with rubber bellows. – At the slave cylinder of the clutch, remove the bleeder nipple Instead of mount the bleeder syringe which is filled with SAE 10 biodegradable hydraulic oil (ex.
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– If the oil pump has been adjusted correctly, the mark must coincide with the notch on the cable pulley (except 125 EXE and 125 Supermoto). – On 125 EXE- and 125 Supermoto-models the notch must coincide with the edge C.
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2-6C Check of the exhaust control (engine running) – Remove the left side cover from the cylinder. – Start engine. – Mark of the control segment is near by mark of the guide plate. CAUTION ASE POSITION MUST BE ADJUSTED WITH A DEPTH GAUGE SHOWN IN CHAPTER 6-10 - „Z“.
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3-1C REMOVING AND REFITTING ENGINE INDEX REMOVING THE ENGINE ........3-2 REFITTING THE ENGINE .
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3-2C Removing the engine NOTE: The cylinder head and the cylinder can be removed without previously removing the engine. It is also possible to work on the clutch, the primary drive and the shift drum locating device without previously removing the engine. The water pump can be removed and installed without previously removing the clutch cover.
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3-3C Installing the engine – Lift the engine into the frame from the left side, slightly grease and mount the swingarm pivot. Tighten collar nut with 100 Nm (74 ft.lb.). – Twist in the engine mounting bolts. – Mount the engine brace. –...
3-4C – Connect the radiator hoses to the engine and fill the cooling system with a mixture of 40 % antifreeze and 60 % water. For this purpose twist out the bleeder screws at the cylinder head and at the right radiator.
– Undo the 6 bolts and remove the cylinder head together with the gasket. NOTE: on 125 SX/EXC-engines from model 2002 onwards an O-ring is used instead of the gasket. – Take the O-ring(s) out of the groove in the cylinder.
4-4C – Cover the crankcase. – Place the piston onto an appropriate wooden support and remove both piston pin retainers. – Press the piston pin out of the piston without applying excessive force. An appropriate mandrel can be used if necessary. –...
4-5C Reed valve housing, intake flange and clutch cover – Remove 5 bolts together with the corrugated washers, remove the intake flange and the reed valve housing. NOTE: The following step need not be performed unless you intend to take the centrifugal timer out of the clutch cover. –...
4-6C Reed valve housing, intake flange and oil pump (separate lubrication) – When dismounting the clutch cover additionally remove the bolt – Pull the oil pump wheel off the oil pump – Remove the cover from the oil pump housing. –...
4-7C – Open the lock washer of the inner clutch hub. – Mount the clutch holder on the inner clutch hub and undo the hexagon nut. – Remove the clutch holder. – Take the hexagon nut, the detent edged ring and the inner clutch hub off the main shaft.
4-8C – Carefully unhook the kickstarter spring from bore (pretensioned spring) and release it. – Rotate the kickstarter shaft approximately 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it out of the housing. Keep in mind the stop disc behind ! – Undo 3 bolts and remove the gear shifting gate together with the ratchet carrier .
4-9C Removing shift mechanism and transmission – Pull out the shift rails and swing the shift forks including rollers sideways. – Pull the shift roller out of the grooved ball bearing. – Take the shift forks out of the housing. NOTE: When dismounting the shift forks, make sure that you do not lose the rollers on the shift forks.
5-2C Right housing half Remove the shaft seal rings and use a hot plate to heat the housing half to a temperature of approximately 150° C. NOTE: At a temperature of 150° C it is usually sufficient to tap the housing half onto a plane wooden surface and the bearings will simply drop out of the bearing seats.
5-3C Left housing half Remove the shaft seal rings and use a hot plate to heat the housing half to a temperature of approximately 150° C. NOTE: At a temperature of 150° C it is usually sufficient to tap the housing half onto a plane wooden surface and the bearings will simply drop out of the bearing seats.
– The smallest cylinder diameter minus the largest piston diameter determines the piston fitting clearance. Piston fitting clearance: 0,06 mm (125) / 0,055 mm (200) Piston ring end gap – Insert pisto ring into the cylinder and adjust. Piston ring must be approx.
64.013 - 64.025 mm ....2 If the cylinder diameter is larger than 54.275 mm (125 up to 2000), 54,025 (125 2001 onwards) or 64.025 mm (200), the Nikasil cylinder must be reconditioned or replaced.
Check the control flap axles for wear, especially at the pins. NOTE: to prevent sticking of the control flap on 125 EXE- and 125 Supermoto models, there are nitrogenized control flap axles (bright surface) available which subseed the original fitted axles (dark surface).
5-7C Control flap Clean the control flap and check the pins in the control flap for tight fit. Measure the distance between the two pins (see illustration). When mounted, the control flap must not scrape against the exhaust port. Distance : min.
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5-8C – Grease the pins in the cylinder and mount the 3 roller guides with the large collar facing the cylinder. – Turn the control rollers and the adjusting roller of the control flap so that the marks are on the outside (facing the control segment). –...
5-10C Dismounting the exhaust control system in the clutch cover, and checking parts for wear. – Undo 2 bolts and remove the closure cap together with the gasket and the copper seal rings. – Press the grooved ball bearing below out of the clutch cover. For this purpose, push the rocker arm of the centrifugal timer forward (in the direction of the grooved ball bearing).
5-11C Disassembling and checking the water pump – Remove the 2 bolts of the water pump cover and take off the water pump cover. – Pull the water pump and the O-ring out of the clutch cover. – Clamp the water pump with the water pump wheel facing upwards into the vise (use protective jaws).
5-12C Checking clutch for wear Thrust bearing - check it for score marks and easy operability. Push rod - place it on a flat surfacecheck for bents. Clutch springs - minimum length 38 mm (1.496 in) (new 39 mm / 1.535 in); if necessary exchange all 5 springs. 7 Lining discs - minimum thickness: 2.9 mm (0.114 in) (new 3,0 mm / 0.118 in).
5-13C Reed valve housing, intake flange NOTE: The reed paddles slowly lose their tension during operation, thus reducing the overall performance. Damaged or worn reed paddles must therefore be replaced. The entire reed valve housing must be exchanged if the sealing surfaces of the reed valve housing are also damaged.
5-14C Kickstarter Take all components off the kickstarter shaft and clean them. Kickstarter gear Check the bearing for play and grooves. Intermediate kickstarter gear Check the bearing for play and grooves. Locking pawl Check for wear and damage. Kickstarter shaft Check for wear and damage, paying particular attention to pivot points and teeth.
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5-15C Shifting mechanism from model 2001 on Needle bearing from model 2002...
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5-16C Shifting mechanism Shift forks Check the blade for wear. Shift roller Check the shift grooves for wear. Ensure that the shift roller rests properly in the grooved ball bearing Check the grooved ball bearing in the shift roller for wear. To replace it, remove the Seeger circlip ring and pull the grooved ball bearing out of the shift roller (slide seat).
5-17C ! ATTENTION ! When replacing gears, watch out for this mark ! Transmission Clamp the main shaft or counter shaft, respectively, into the vise (use protective jaws). Remove the gears and check the following parts for wear and grooves: ●...
5-18C ! ATTENTION ! When replacing gears, watch out for this mark ! Transmission Clamp the main shaft or counter shaft, respectively, into the vise (use protective jaws). Remove the gears and check the following parts for wear and grooves: ●...
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5-19C Ignition General information The measurements described below will only reveal severe problems. Coil short circuits leading to weak ignition sparks or low generator output, respectively, can only be detected with the help of an ignition test bench. In the case of malfunction always check the cables and the plug and socket connections of the ignition system first.
6-1C ASSEMBLING THE ENGINE INDEX MOUNTING THE CRANKSHAFT ........6-2 TRANSMISSION SHAFT, SHIFT MECHANISM .
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6-2C – Clamp the right housing half onto the mounting rack. Mounting the crankshaft – Oil the grooved ball bearing of the crankshaft. – Insert the crankshaft into the grooved ball bearing from above and carefully push it as far as it will go. CAUTION HE CONROD MUST BE DIRECTED TOWARDS THE CYLINDER WHEN THE CRANKSHAFT IS INSERTED...
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6-3C M6x... mm Assembling the engine housing – Remove the engine holder at the mounting rack. – Make sure that both dowels are properly located in the right housing half. – Slightly grease the sealing surface of the housing and mount a new gasket. –...
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6-4C – Mount the rotor. – Mount the detent edged ring and the nut. – Hold the rotor with the holding spanner and tighten the hexagon nut with 60 Nm / 44 ft.lb.). Shift drum locating device – Mount the locking drum on the shift roller.
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6-5C – Grease the shaft seal ring of the shift shaft. – Oil the shift shaft and insert it into the housing. Do not forget the stop disc! When mounting the shift shaft make sure that both legs of the return spring rest against the prolongation of the shift rail Kickstarter –...
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6-6C – Mount the outer clutch hub and the supporting disc (20x39.6x3 mm) on the main shaft. – Mount the inner clutch hub, a new lock washer and the hexagon nut on the main shaft. – Mount the clutch holder and tighten the hexagon nut with 120 Nm (88 ft.lb.).
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6-7C Oil pump, reed valve housing and intake flange (separate lubrication) – Insert the reed valve housing into the engine case, and position the intake flange such that the bolt can be mounted. Mount the bolt, but only tighten it such that it is still possible to rotate the intake flange.
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6-8C Clutch cover – Check if both dowels have been mounted in the engine housing. – Grease the shaft seal ring of the kickstarter shaft and fix the clutch cover gasket with a small quantity of grease. – Fix the O-ring in the housing with a small quantity of grease.
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6-9C Piston, cylinder – Carefully oil the sliding points of all components before mounting. – Insert the needle bearing into the conrod eye, mount the piston (the arrow on the piston head indicates the direction of the exhaust port). – Mount the piston pin and the wire circlips with the open side facing downwards (see illustration).
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125 SX/EXC/EXE up to model 2000: Z = 42.0 mm + 0.2/- 0.6 mm 125 SX/EXC/EXE model 2001: Z = 42.5 mm + 0.2/- 0.6 mm 125 SX/EXC from model 2002: Z = 43 mm + 0.2/- 0.6 mm...
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6-11C Ignition cover – Apply silicone to several points of the gasket to fix it in the ignition cover. – Fix the ignition cover with 4 collar bolts. – Use the collar bolt to mount the wire bracket for the carburetor air hoses on the housing.
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6-12C Mounting the clutch slave cylinder – Verify that the ball has been correctly mounted in the piston of the clutch slave cylinder. – Put a new gasket in place, and mount the clutch slave cylinder. Apply Loctite 243 onto the bolt's thread.
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7-2C Checking the voltage regulator-rectifier (Shindengen) – Start the engine and switch on the low beam. – Connect a voltmeter to the two terminals of the capacitor (red/white cable = positive, brown cable = negative). – Accelerate the engine to a speed of 5000 r.p.m. and read off the voltage.
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7-3C CDI unit Check the cables and plug and socket connections of the CDI unit. The CDI unit function can only be checked on an ignition test bench. CAUTION EVER USE A COMMERCIAL MEASURING DEVICE TO CHECK THE UNIT OMMER CIAL MEASURING DEVICES CAN DESTROY HIGHLY SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC COMPO NENTS...
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7-5C STATIC IGNITION VALUES 125-200 SX, MXC, EXC (KOKUSAN 2K-1, 2K-3) Measuring conditions: – cold engine – seat and tank removed – all connectors and the ground connection in a non-corroding condition, connectors tightly connected – spark plug screwed out and spark plug connector attached to ground –...
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7-7C STATIC GENERATOR VALUES 125-200 EXC (KOKUSAN 2K-3) Measuring conditions: – cold engine – seat and tank removed – all connectors and the ground connection in a non-corroding condition, connectors tightly connected – light switch turned off – kick the kick starter forcefully at least 5 times for each measurement...
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7-9C STATIC IGNITION AND GENERATOR VALUES 125-200 MXC, EXC USA (KOKUSAN 2K-2) Measuring conditions: – cold engine – seat and tank removed – all connectors and the ground connection in a non-corroding condition, connectors tightly connected – spark plug screwed out and spark plug connector attached to ground –...
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7-10C Land: Kabelstrangnummer: 125 EXE 2000/2001 Datum, Name: Modell SERVICE vorne:512.11.075.000 Europa 125 Super Moto 2000/2001 22.11.99 Hasl. hinten:503.14.040.100 S P O R T M O T O R C Y C L E S ge-bl ge-bl s-ge s-ge ge-s...
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7-11C STATIC IGNITION VALUES 125 EXE / 125 SUPERMOTO (KOKUSAN 2K-3) Measuring conditions: – cold engine – seat and tank removed – all connectors and the ground connection in a non-corroding condition, connectors tightly connected – spark plug screwed out and spark plug connector attached to ground –...
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7-12C Land: Kabelstrangnummer: Datum, Name: 125 EXE 2000/2001 Modell SERVICE vorne:512.11.075.000 Europa 125 Super Moto 2000/2001 22.11.99 Hasl. hinten:503.14.040.100 S P O R T M O T O R C Y C L E S ge-bl ge-bl s-ge s-ge ge-s...
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7-13C STATIC GENERATOR VALUES 125 EXE / 125 SUPERMOTO (KOKUSAN 2K-3) Measuring conditions: – cold engine – seat and tank removed – all connectors and the ground connection in a non-corroding condition, connectors tightly connected – battery loaded, ignition switch to position 1 (light turned off) –...
8-2C TROUBLE SHOOTING If you let the specified maintenance work on your motorcycle be carried out, disturbances can hardly be expected. Should an error occur nevertheless, we advise you to use the trouble shooting chart in order to find the cause of error. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
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8-3C TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine enough Reed paddles tensionless Replace reed paddles or reed valve housing power damaged, surface of reed valve housing damaged Wear Overhaul engine Electronical ignition timing faulty Have ignition system checked Engine revs not high and Carburetor overflows if level adjust Clean carburetor, if necessary replace float needle and adjust running with four stroke...
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(19 ft.lb) M 10 45 Nm (33 ft.lb) TOLERANCES AND FITTING CLEARANCES Piston fitting clearance 125 = 0.06 mm 200 = 0.085 mm Piston ring end cap max. 0.40 mm Connecting rod bearing - radial clearance 0.025– 0.035 mm Transmission shafts end float 0.20–...
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9-10C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHASSIS 125 SX / EXC, 200 MXC / EXC 2000 125 SX 125 EXC 200 MXC 200 EXC Frame Central chrome-moly-steel frame Fork White Power – Up Side Down 43 MA Wheel travel front/rear 295/320 mm (11,3/12,6 in)
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(19 ft.lb) M 10 45 Nm (33 ft.lb) TOLERANCES AND FITTING CLEARANCES Piston fitting clearance 125 = 0.06 mm 200 = 0.085 mm Piston ring end cap max. 0.40 mm Connecting rod bearing - radial clearance 0.025– 0.035 mm Transmission shafts end float 0.20–...
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9-13C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHASSIS 125 SX / EXC, 200 MXC / EXC 2001 125 SX 125 EXC 200 MXC 200 EXC Frame Central chrome-moly-steel frame Fork White Power – Up Side Down 43 MA Wheel travel front/rear 295/320 mm (11,3/12,6 in)
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10-2C PERIODIC LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE rider dealer 125-200 6.98 AT A REGULAR COMPETITION USE OF THE BIKE, THE 4000 KM (2500 MILES) SERVICE IS TO BE DONE AFTER EVERY RACE ● Check transmission oil level ● ● ● Change transmission oil ●...
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10-3C PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 2001/02 125/200 SX/MXC/EXC 1. service after after after 10 hours 4000 kilometer 20 hours A washed motorcycle can be checked more quickly which saves money! 1000 kilometer once a year 2000 kilometer ● Check gear box oil level ●...
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10-4C MPORTANT HECKS AND AINTENANCE TO BE ARRIED OUT BY THE IDER ● Check gear box oil level ● Check brake fluid level ● Check brake pads for wear ● Check lights for function ● Check horn for function ● Lubricate and adjust cables and nipples ●...
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10-5C 125 EXE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 125 SUPERMOTO every 1. Service after 4000 km 2. Service after A washed motorcycle can be checked more quickly which saves money! 1000 km 4000 km once a year ● ● ● Check oil level in oil tank and verify kink-less arrangement of bleeder hose ●...
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10-6C MPORTANT HECKS AND AINTENANCE TO BE ARRIED OUT BY THE IDER ● Check oil level in oil tank and bleeder hose for its kink-less arrangement ● Check transmission oil level ● Check brake fluid level ● Check brake pads for wear ●...
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10-7C PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 2003 125/200 SX/MXC/EXC 1st service after after after 10 hours 20 hours 4000 kilometer A clean motorcycle can be checked more quickly which saves money! 1000 kilometers 2000 kilometers once a year ● Check gear box oil level ●...
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10-8C MPORTANT HECKS AND AINTENANCE TO BE ARRIED OUT BY THE IDER ● Check gear box oil level ● Check brake fluid level ● Check brake pads for wear ● Check lights for function ● Check horn for function ● Lubricate and adjust cables and nipples ●...
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10-9C 125/200 SX, MXC ECOMMENDED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE USED FOR ENDURO COMPETITIONS BY THE WORKSHOP ADDITIONAL ORDER FOR THE WORKSHOP hours hours hours hours hours hours ● ● ● ● ● ● Check the reed-type intake valve for wear ●...
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11-11C Land: Kabelstrangnummer: Datum, Name: 125 EXE 2000/2001 Modell SERVICE vorne:512.11.075.000 Europa 125 Super Moto 2000/2001 22.11.99 Hasl. hinten:503.14.040.100 S P O R T M O T O R C Y C L E S ge-bl ge-bl s-ge s-ge ge-s...
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11-12C Deutsch Englisch Italienisch Französisch 1 Scheinwerfer 1 headlight 1 faro 1 phare 2 Standlicht 2 parking light 2 luce di posizione 2 feu de position 3 Blinker li vo 3 turn indic.left fr. 3 lampegg.ant.sn. 3 clignoteur av gauche 4 Blinker re vo 4 turn indic.right fr.