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MOTORCYCLE
OWNER'S MANUAL
SNAKE EYES XF250-GS
SSR MOTORSPORTS INC.

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  • Page 1 MOTORCYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL SNAKE EYES XF250-GS SSR MOTORSPORTS INC.
  • Page 2 Important Cautions About motorcycle break-in: The first 600 miles of operation is very important in the entire service life of a motorcycle. Proper break-in can guarantee both the longest service life and the best performance of the vehicle. Break-in can polish machined surfaces and form smooth engagement.
  • Page 3 SNAKE EYES (XF250-GS) This instruction manual is designed for the Snake Eyes (XF250-GS). There are some differences among various models. For any unconformity between your vehicle and the instruction manual, use the vehicle for reference.
  • Page 4 Foreword Thank you for your choosing our motorcycle. In design, development and manufacture of this motorcycle, our company applies the latest in advanced technology and equipment to provide you with a motorcycle that is reliable in performance, novel in design and elegant in appearance. Motorcycle driving is one of the most exciting sports.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 User Instructions ............3 Chapter 2 Installation Position of Parts ........5 Chapter 3 Control Part .............. 6 Chapter 4 Instructions on Fuel and Engine Oil ....14 Chapter 5 Break-In of New Motorcycle ......... 16 Chapter 6 Inspection before Driving ........18 Chapter 7 Essentials of Driving ..........

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 User Instructions

    Chapter 1 User Instructions Instructions on safe driving of your motorcycle: Following the below instructions will help ensure your safety. You must pay attention to the traffic around you at all times. Also, you must observe all state and federal traffic laws and follow the six points below: Always wear a safety helmet Safe driving starts from wearing a safety helmet.
  • Page 7 Position of serial numbers Chassis Number (or VIN code) Engine Number Position of metal nameplate Chassis number (or VIN code) and engine number is necessary for registration of your motorcycle. Such numbers are needed to order components or service, and allow the distributor to provide you with better service.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Installation Position Of Parts

    Chapter 2 Installation Position of Parts Handle bar instrument Clutch lever Rearview mirror Left handlebar switch Speedometer Fuel gauge Signal indicator Right handlebar switch Front brake lever Throttle Left side view Front wheel Carburetor Air cleaner Fuel tank petcock Shift lever Side stand Rear wheel Right side view...

  • Page 9: Chapter 3 Control Part

    beam, the indicator is lit. Chapter 3 Control Part Turn Signal Lamp ⑥ When left turn signal lamp is ON, the left turn signal indicator on the panel " " and turn signal lamp will flash. When right turn signal lamp is ON, the right turn signal indicator on the panel "...

  • Page 10: Clutch Lever

    There types, Left handlebar control system three-position showed following sketches, to be used for different models. " " (OFF) position All circuits are disconnected and the key can be removed. " " (ON) position All igniting circuits are ON and the engine can be started.

  • Page 11: Horn Button

    adopts hydraulic braking，do not timely turn ON the turn signal lamp. After lane change press it abruptly or forcefully. turning, timely turn the signal When the brake lever is light OFF. pressed, the brake light will light Horn Button ③ automatically.
  • Page 12 Throttle Grip ⑤ No fuel shall be left on the upper The throttle grip is used to part of the filler, or the fuel may control the engine speed. To overflow when fuel temperature accelerate, turn the grip towards rises and expands, causing hazard. yourself.
  • Page 13 the middle of moving from 1 gear to 2 gear. Precaution： The vehicle is equipped with a When the transmission is in side stand. neutral position, neutral If you want to park the indicator lamp is lit on the vehicle with the side stand, step on instrument board.
  • Page 14 allow the engine to warm up to a proper temperature, before returning the enrichment lever to The vehicle is provided with a its closed position. manual fuel valve. There are three “ON” positions ： (Open) “RES”(Reserve) “OFF” (Close). Note： “ON”: Open position The enrichment system is designed for starting a cold engine.
  • Page 15 Rear Shock Absorber Front Fork Assy Spring adjustment The rear shock damper spring can be adjusted according to the payload, driving mode and road conditions. Park the vehicle on its side stand and turn the nut under the spring to the desired Steering Stem position.
  • Page 16 Tire - 13 -...

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Instructions On Fuel And Engine Oil

    Chapter 4 Instructions on Fuel and Engine Oil 1. Fuel Warning! Gasoline is flammable and explosive. When handling gasoline, attention should be paid to prevent ignition or accident. ● In places where gasoline is stored or handled, shutdown the engine, do not smoke, and keep away from naked flame or spark.
  • Page 18 SE or SF level SAE10W-40 4-stroke lubricant is recommended. Note： Lubricant shall be replaced at 600 miles or after about one month for the first time, every 2000 miles thereafter. Oil volume is 850ml for replacement or 1300ml after overhaul. The quality of engine oil is a major factor affecting the service life of the engine.

  • Page 19: Chapter 5 Break-In Of New Motorcycle

    Chapter 5 Break-In of your new motorcycle The importance of correct new vehicle break-in was mentioned in Foreword. The correct break-in method is as follows. Maximum speed The maximum speed during the break-in period is shown in the table: First 500 miles <5000 rpm At 1,000 miles <7500 rpm...
  • Page 20 the break-in period, all engine parts have been run-in and other parts engaged. Then, all parts shall be adjusted, all fasteners be tightened, contaminated engine oil be replaced and filter element be replaced. Timely making 600 mi maintenance can guarantee a long engine life and the best engine performance.

  • Page 21: Chapter 6 Inspection Before Driving

    Chapter 6 Inspection before Driving Before driving, make sure to carefully check the following items. Never ignore the importance of the inspection. Contents Purpose 1、 Smooth Steering 2、Free steering handlebar 3、Not loose Operate all lamps -- head light, tail light, brake light, Lighting instrument lighting lamp, turn signal lamps Transmission...

  • Page 22: Chapter 7 Essentials Of Driving

    Chapter 7 Essentials of Driving Warning： If this is the first time driving this type of motorcycle, you are advised to practice on a road away from highways, until you have completely familiarized yourself with the control and operation of the vehicle.
  • Page 23 In case of failure of engine starting after two or three attempts, rotate the accelerator grip a 1/8 or 1/4 turns and try again. A motorcycle not used for a long time and poorly atomizes fuel may result in starting difficulty. In this case, do not rotate the accelerator grip, but repeat starting.
  • Page 24 lever to the next higher gear position and release the clutch grip, slightly rotate the accelerator. In this way, the highest gear can be engaged gradually. Note： For high speed driving, always avoid releasing the accelerator suddenly. It is advised to wait a moment when the engine is running at 3000-5000 rpm before fully releasing the accelerator.
  • Page 25 Use gear shifting to slow down. Before the motorcycle is stopped, firmly pull in the clutch lever, shift into neutral gear and observe the neutral indicator to make sure the neutral gear is engaged. Warning： The faster the vehicle is driven, the longer the braking distance will be.

  • Page 26: Chapter 8 Inspection And Maintenance

    Chapter 8 Inspection and Maintenance The following table shows the interval of regular maintenance over travel distance or number of months. At the end of an interval, be sure to carry out the specified inspection, lubrication and maintenance. If your motorcycle is used with heavy loads, such as high power driving in a dusty environment, the maintenance shall be carried out more frequently.
  • Page 27 List of Regular Maintenance miles 2500 5000 Interval: based on odometer reading or Number of number of months months *Battery (specific gravity electrolyte) Carburetor Spark Plug Gasoline Filter Clutch *Valve Clearance Air Filter *Fuel hose Replace every 4 years Engine Oil and Oil Filter Oil Filter Screen *Chassis Bolts and Nuts Transmission Oil...

  • Page 28: Lubrication Table

    Lubrication Table Interval Every 4000 mi or 6 Every 8000 mi or Item months 12 months Throttle Cable Engine oil Clutch Cable Engine oil Speedometer Cable Grease Drive Chain Lubricate every 500 miles *Brake Shift Cam Grease Throttle Grip Grease Brake wire Engine oil Speedometer Gear Case...
  • Page 29 distilled water to the upper limit. Tools Never use tap water. To help you perform regular Precaution： maintenance, a set of tools is provided in the tool box on the Never damage, clog or alter rear left side of the vehicle. the vent pipe for the battery.
  • Page 30 milk vegetable Spark plug containing magnesia. ④ Keep out of reach of children. 2. Electrolyte filling Before filling electrolyte, remove the battery from the vehicle. After the first 500 mi and Check electrolyte every 2000 mi thereafter, clean off conforms specification any carbon deposits from the requirements.
  • Page 31 Precaution： removed, prevent any impurities from getting into the engine The engine oil dipstick shows through the spark plug hole. the oil level. When oil level is low, Standard spark plug for the never start the engine. Fill with oil motorcycle is carefully selected until the oil level is just below the and suitable for most operations.
  • Page 32 Brake This unit is equipped with a front disk brake and rear disk brake system. Check the brakes after the first 500 mi and every 2000 mi thereafter. Correct braking operation is very important to safe driving. Be 4. Tighten the oil drain plug and sure carry regular...
  • Page 33 brake fluid shall not exceed the interval specified maintenance schedule manual. Brake fluid Warning： It is harmful if brake fluid is drunk by mistake or contacts the eyes or skin. If it is drunk by mistake, spit it out by force. If it contacts skin or eyes, wash with The hydraulic brake system plenty of clear water and go to...
  • Page 34 as an import item in regular brake pads are fully extended, the maintenance. grip spring force restored, and the brake fluid is circulated smoothly. Brake rotors Front brake light switch The front brake light switch located below master cylinder. To adjust, loosen the screw move switch...
  • Page 35 Precaution： chassis. Adjust the rear brake light Always replace a blown fuse switch as follows: Lift or lower the with a new one of the specified switch, so that, when the brake amperage. Never use aluminum pedal is pressed, the lamp is lit foil, steel wire or other things as a before feeling pressure.
  • Page 36 resistance may increase; the fuel be increased. consumption will also increase. Therefore, the air filter element shall be checked and cleaned every Clean the foam type filter as 2000 mi, as follows. follows: Precaution： If the motorcycle is operated in dusty conditions, the air filter shall be checked and cleaned more frequently before schedule.
  • Page 37 adjustment, and the grip shall return to the closed position automatically. 1、 Start the engine and allow it to fully warm up without a load. Adjustment of valve clearance 2、 Close the throttle. Rotate the The valve clearance shall be idle adjusting screw to keep checked and adjusted after the engine...
  • Page 38 Valve clearance adjustment is essential for new motorcycles on the completion of their first 500 Adjustment of clutch cable The clutch adjustment is made by adjusting the tension of the clutch cable for the clutch lever. Before feeling the gear disengagement by pulling in the clutch lever, the wire clearance measured at the clutch lever shall...
  • Page 39 clutch adjuster (3) clockwise to the and right to adjust the chain. stop. Loosen the clutch cable Note： adjusting ring lock nut (6), and rotate the cable tensioning ring (5) When chain back and forth, until the grip installed, it is necessary to check clearance is about 4 mm.
  • Page 40 and sprockets. Therefore, clean with over-worn tires, the driving the drive chain every 500 mi with stability is low and it may get out chain cleaner, and lubricate it with of control. When the depth of special a chain lubricant. front wheel tread pattern...

  • Page 41: Chapter 9 Measures To Reduce Pollution

    Chapter 9 Measures to Smoking strictly prohibited during fuel system Reduce Pollution inspection. Carry out the work in open well ventilated To reduce exhaust emission and environment. noise pollution, please follow the points below: Use special purpose lubricant Use unleaded gasoline Observe any abnormal engine noise Chapter 10...
  • Page 42 body. To avoid serious electric shock, any person suffering from heart diseases shall not do the check. Engine shutdown 1、 Check the fuel volume in fuel tank. 2、 Check spark from the ignition system. 3、 Check no-load operation of the engine. Note：...
  • Page 43 Table of Engine Troubleshooting Trouble Cause Remedy 1、 No fuel in fuel tank 1、 Refueling 2、 Fuel tank valve not 2、 Open the valve opened 3、 Clean fuel tank and No fuel in 3、 Fuel tank valve clogged fuel tank valve carburetor 4、...
  • Page 44 1、 Serious worn 1、 Replace cylinder body cylinder and piston and piston 2、 Serious worn out needle 2、 Replace bearing and bearings in small and big relate parts Abnormal noise ends of connecting rod 3、 Adjust ignition time from engine 3、...

  • Page 45: Chapter 11 Storage Method

    1、 Low gear driving over a 1、 Change gear long time position control 2、 Over loaded driving or time long time driving with 2、 Control heavy load load-carrying and rest 3、 Over-rich or over-thin from time to time for gas mixture cooling 4、...
  • Page 46 conditions. Therefore, never allow the motorcycle to get close to any fire. Never park the vehicle in a place storing articles subject to spontaneous combustion (such as grains, coal, cotton, etc.), because the fire hazard may happen when the fuel in the vehicle contacts a naked flame. Tires Inflate tires to a normal pressure value.
  • Page 47 4、 Adjust tire pressure according to the tire part of this manual. 5、 Lubricate all parts that require lubrication according to the manual. 6、 "Check before driving" as instructed in this manual. - 44 -...
  • Page 48 The copyright and final power of interpretation of this manual belongs to SSR Motorsports. Without prior permission by our company, no part of the manual shall be reproduced, quoted or reprinted. All information, descriptions pictures and specifications in the manual are the latest before publishing.
  • Page 49 Motorcycle Owner’s Manual Model: Snake Eyes XF250-GS SSR MOTORSPORTS INC. - 46 -...
  • Page 50 SSR MOTORSPORTS INC. 12825 ALONDRA BLVD. NORWALK CA 90650 WWW.SSRMOTORSPORTS.COM - 47 -...

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