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  • Page 1 2018 RR 125 O w n e r s M a n u a l...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing Beta as your next Motorcycle! All of us at Beta USA would like to say Thank You for your purchase and we hope you will enjoy many years of fun and excitement with your new Beta. Our service email line is service@betausa.com you should have any questions or concerns.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT We recommend you to check all the tightenings after the first one or two hours’ ride over rough ground. Special attention should be paid to the following parts: rear sprocket ensure that the footrests are properly fixed front/rear brake levers/calipers/discs check that the plastics are properly fastened engine bolts shock absorber bolts/swingarm...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Operating instructions ................5 Symbols ....................5 Riding safety ..................6 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..........7 Vehicle identification data ............... 8 Tools kit ....................8 Familiarizing with the vehicle..............9 Specifications ..................10 Electrical system ................... 14 Recommended lubricants and liquid ............16 CHAPTER 2 OPERATION ..............
  • Page 5 Front brake..................58 Rear brake ..................61 Clutch control ..................64 Check and adjusting of steering play ............66 Fork oil ....................67 Front wheel ..................71 Tyres....................72 Rear suspension leverage ..............72 Chain ....................73 Headlight .................... 75 Replacing the headlight bulbs ..............

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The vehicle must be accompanied by: number-plate, registration document, tax disc and insurance. Any modifications of the engine or other parts are punishable by severe sanctions including the confiscation of the vehicle. To protect your safety and that of others, always drive carefully and with your helmet on and always keep low beams on.

  • Page 7: Riding Safety

    RIDING SAFETY Observe the Highway Code. Always wear approved personal protective equipment. Always keep the crash helmet visor clean. Do not keep sharp or brittle objects in your pockets while riding. Properly adjust the rearview mirrors. Always ride in a seated position, with both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 General Information

    CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION CONTENTS Vehicle identification data ............... 8 Frame identification ................8 Engine identification ................8 Tools kit ....................8 Familiarizing with the vehicle..............9 Main parts: ..................9 Specifications ..................10 Weight ................... 10 Dimensions ..................10 Tyres ....................

  • Page 9: Vehicle Identification Data

    VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DATA FRAME IDENTIFICATION Frame identification data A are stamped on the right side of the steering head tube. ENGINE IDENTIFICATION Engine identification data B are stamped in the area shown in the figure. TOOLS KIT The following items are supplied as stand- ard: operation, maintenance manual, tool kit and the cable adapter to connect the CAN socket to a scantool.

  • Page 10: Familiarizing With The Vehicle

    FAMILIARIZING WITH THE VEHICLE MAIN PARTS: 10 - Lower bumper 17 - Rear side panel 1 - Fuel tank (Bumper kit) 18 - Fork covers 2 - Tank cap 11 - Saddle 19 - Rear mudguard 3 - Silencer 12 - Engine 20 - Kickstarter 4 - Rear shock absorber 13 - Front mudguard...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHT Weight in running order with full fuel and optional .............. 107 kg (front 51 Kg; rear 56 Kg) DIMENSIONS maximum length (with plate holder) ..........2270 mm maximum width ................810 mm overall height ................1255 mm wheelbase................. 1477 mm saddle height ................

  • Page 12: Front Suspension

    FRONT SUSPENSION “Sachs” hydraulic upside-down fork (Ø48 mm shafts) spring ..................... K 4,0 oil type ................Fuchs SAE 5W oil quantity ..................520 g wheel excursion ................295 mm compression clicks (from completely closed) ..........12 rebound clicks (from completely closed) ..........12 REAR SUSPENSION Single shock absorber with compound lever spring .....................

  • Page 13: Engine

    ENGINE Version RR 125 Single-cylinder, 2-stroke, liquid cooled Type and electric start 54 x 54,5 Bore x stroke [mm] 124,8 Displacement [cm³] 15:1 Compression ratio [g/km] * # 3,21 Fuel consumption [l/100km] * # * Only valid for EUROPA version # WMTC cycle related data, for class L vehicles Fuel system ................
  • Page 14 Cooling system ......... forced liquid circulation by pump Spark plug ................BR9ECMVX Clutch .................. wet, multidisc Gearchange RR 125 Europe RR 125 Version Primary drive 23/73 23/73 Gear ratio 1 gear 12/33 12/33 Gear ratio 2 gear 15/31 15/31 Gear ratio 3 gear 17/28 17/28...

  • Page 15: Electrical System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Key to colours Bi = White Ve = Green Ma = Brown Vi = Purple Bl = Blue Ne = Black Gi = Yellow Rs = Red Ar = Orange Az = Sky-blue Ro = Pink Gr = Grey...

  • Page 16: Legend Electrical Diagram

    LEGEND ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM RIGHT-HAND FRONT TURN INDICATOR 12V 6W FRONT BRAKE LIGHT BUTTON ENGINE STOP BUTTON SECOND MAP SWITCH (OPTIONAL) WHEEL REVOLUTION SENSOR TURN INDICATORS WARNING LIGHT RIGHT BUTTON DIAGNOSIS WARNING LIGHT DASHBOARD HIGH BEAM TELL TALE LAMP LEFT BUTTON HORN BUTTON FLASH-TO-PASS BUTTON HEADLIGHT SELECTOR...

  • Page 17: Recommended Lubricants And Liquid

    125 RR 2 Stroke oil recommendations: Premix Oil: Motul 800 2T (50:1) Transmission Oil Motul Transoil Expert 10w40 Brake Fluid Motul RBF 600 Coolant/Antifreeze Motul Motocool Expert Fork Oil Motul Factory Line 5 wt. Air Filter Oil Motul Air Filter Oil Air Filter Cleaner Motul Air Filter Clean Grease...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Operation

    CHAPTER 2 OPERATION CONTENTS Main parts ..................18 Fuel tank cap .................. 18 Fuel cock ..................18 Starter .................... 19 Clutch lever ..................19 LH switch ..................20 RH switch ..................20 Front brake lever and gas control ............20 Gear change lever................

  • Page 19: Main Parts

    MAIN PARTS FUEL TANK CAP Use unleaded petrol (gasoline). Disconnect the ventilation pipe 1. To open the tank turn the cap 2 anticlock- wise. To close the fuel tank’s cap, set it on the tank and crew it clockwise. FUEL COCK Fuel cock has three positions: OFF: fuel supply closed.

  • Page 20: Starter

    STARTER The starter lever is located on the carbu- rettor. To operate the choke pull it upward. CLUTCH LEVER Clutch lever is fitted to the left-hand side of the handlebars.

  • Page 21: Lh Switch

    LH SWITCH The dip and service switch is located on the left side of the handlebar and is com- posed as follows: 1 - Horn button; 2 - Dip switch: parking lights and high beam; parking lights and low beam; 3 - Flash-to-pass button;...

  • Page 22: Gear Change Lever

    GEAR CHANGE LEVER Gear change lever is fitted to the left side of the engine. The positions corresponding to the different gears are shown in the figure. BRAKE PEDAL Brake pedal is located in front of the right- hand footrest. The rear brake is operated by pressing down the pedal.

  • Page 23: Keys

    If the vehicle is used off-road, the closed stand can be further fastened by means of rubber band. KEYS The vehicle is supplied with two keys (one key and its spare). STEERING LOCK To activate the steering lock: - turn the handlebar counter-clockwise; - push the key and turn counter-clockwise;...

  • Page 24: Digital Rpm Indicator Operating Instructions

    DIGITAL RPM INDICATOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Index General information Operating condition General characteristics Dashboard start-up process 3.1.1 Wake up events LCD Display 3.2.1 LCD general characteristics 3.2.2 Speed 3.2.3 Odometer 3.2.4 Trip A 3.2.5 Trip B 3.2.6 Clock 3.2.7 Ride Time 3.2.8 Unit option display 3.2.9...
  • Page 25 3 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 3.1 DASHBOARD START-UP PROCESS The dashboard do some start-up process when is turned ON. There are three differ- ent wakes up events for starting the dashboard. This start-up process consists in turning ON the telltales and the LCD backlight and the LCD will show all the segments during 2 seconds.
  • Page 26 3.2.1 LCD GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Each information/data is refreshed independently at different rates, depending on information type and variability of this information. 3.2.2 SPEED Dashboard computes and displays the motorbike speed on LCD display. Speed information can be obtained from: Dedicated digital input for measuring speed sensor frequency. 3.2.2.1 Speed digital input configuration Configuration parameters for speed input and speed visualization.
  • Page 27 3.2.3 ODOMETER Dashboard provides an odometer and is displayed on LCD display. This option can be displayed scrolling by “MODE” button. 6 digits and “ODO” icon lighted. Leading zeros not suppressed. Display range from 000000 to 999999 km or miles. If odometer is greater than 999999 km, odometer will be fixed as 999999km.
  • Page 28 3.2.5 TRIP B This option can be displayed scrolling by “MODE” dashboard button. 4 digits (3digits + decimal point + 1 digit), “TRIP” icon lighted and “B” on the left. Leading zeros suppressed. Display range from 0.0 to 999.9 km or miles. Trip B counter counts from 0 up to 999.9 and then rolls over to 0 and continue counting.
  • Page 29 3.2.7 RIDE TIME Dashboard provides a Ride Time and is displayed on LCD display. Time is obtained from internal crystal quartz and is kept with a push buttons. When the motorbike is turned on the ride time starts again. 3.2.8 UNIT OPTION DISPLAY Dashboard provides the possibility to change the units and be displayed.
  • Page 30 3.2.POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM LEVEL Dashboard displays level of voltage of the power supply: Relationship between bars and level of voltage: Bars Voltage [V] Bars Voltage [V] 11.5 13.5 12.5 14.5 The level is updated every 30 seconds. Each update increase or decrease 1 bar. WARNING If the word “HIGH”...
  • Page 31 Mode Speed Function Button Time (sec) Activity CLOCK “On Entering MODE <2 Increase in the Hour digits MODE Stop Clock Mode“ MODE >2 Speedy increase in the Hour digits <2 Increase in the minutes digits >2 Speedy increase in the minutes digits MODE&SET >2 Exit clock set mode and save the value...
  • Page 32 3.3 TELLTALES LED number indicator: LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 Telltales/Indicator lights specifications: Number of telltales: 3 LED number Function Symbol LED 1 Blinkers LED 2 High beam MIL telltale (Engine management LED 3 system fault)
  • Page 33 Power +12V are provided to the dashboard only when the bike is turned on (regulator line). Blinkers LED The system activates the indicator in synchrony with the activation of the direction indicators High beam LED The system activates the indicator in synchrony with the activation of the high beam. MIL LED Indicates a fault in the engine management system.

  • Page 34: Checks Before And After Use

    CHECKS BEFORE AND AFTER USE For safe driving and long vehicle life you should: 1 Check all fluid levels. 2 Check the correct operation of the brakes and brake pad wear (page 60). 3 Check pressure, general condition and thickness of tread (page 72). 4 Check that the spokes are properly tightened.

  • Page 35: Refuelling

    REFUELLING Use super-unleaded petrol mixed with oil according to the percentages shown in the table. Use the oil indicated on page 16 in the “Recommended lubricants and liquids” table. RR 125 Europe RR 125 2,5% Fuel tank capacity is shown on page 10. To refuel open the tank cap (page 18).

  • Page 36: Starting The Engine

    STARTING THE ENGINE Move the fuel tank valve in ON or RES position (page 18). Check that the gears are in neutral (page 21). Pull the clutch lever (page 19). Close the side stand (page 21). WITH KICK-STARTER (page 21): (page 21): Depress the kick-starter with a sharp movement of the foot.

  • Page 38: Chapter 3 Adjustments

    CHAPTER 3 ADJUSTMENTS CONTENTS Key to symbols..................38 Brakes ....................38 Front brake ..................38 Rear brake ..................38 Clutch ....................38 Adjustment of gas clearance ..............39 Adjusting the idle speed ................ 39 Carburetor settings according to the working conditions ....... 40 Exhaust valve control adjustment ............

  • Page 39: Key To Symbols

    KEY TO SYMBOLS Tightening torque Threadlocker Medium Grease BRAKES FRONT BRAKE The front brake is disk type with hydraulic control. The home position of brake lever 2 can be adjusted by means of screw 1. REAR BRAKE The home position of brake pedal 3 can be altered by turning adjusting screw 5 af- ter loosening the counternut located under dust cap 4.

  • Page 40: Adjustment Of Gas Clearance

    ADJUSTMENT OF GAS CLEARANCE The throttle control cable should always have a 3-5 mm play. In addition, the idle speed should not change when the han- dlebars are fully rotated to the left or right. Push back protective cap 1. Loosen coun- ternut 2 and turn adjusting screw 3.

  • Page 41: Carburetor Settings According To The Working Conditions

    To properly adjust the idle speed, follow these steps: Tighten the air adjustment screw no. 2 fully and then loosen it up to the value described in the carburetor setting table (page 12) 2 clockwise, until idling starts diminishing. 2 counterclockwise, until idling decreases again.
  • Page 42 Version RR 125 Altitude Carburetor Ambient temperature (SLM) setting -20°C÷ -6°C÷ 6°C ÷ 16°C ÷ 25°C ÷ 37°C ÷ ÷-7°C 5°C 15°C 24°C 36°C 49°C -2°F ÷ 19°F ÷ 42°F ÷ 61°F ÷ 79°F ÷ 99°F ÷ 20°F 41°F 60°F 78°F 98°F 120°F...

  • Page 43: Exhaust Valve Control Adjustment

    EXHAUST VALVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT ATTENTION! The vehicle is provided with an exhaust valve whose fine tuning is performed during the final try-out of the engine. The position of adjustment valve 1 must not be modified for any reason. For any adjusting, please contact Betamo- tor’s Authorized Service Network.

  • Page 44: Adjusting Fork

    Apply the handlebar. Apply the top u-bolt. Refit the screws 6. Tighten to the torque indicated. 25Nm ADJUSTMENT OF THE HANDLEBAR POSITION The handlebar can be adjusted by rotating it back and forth. To adjust the handlebar loosen screws 1. Position the handlebar according to re- quirements.

  • Page 45: Shock Absorber

    ADJUSTING THE COMPRESSION DAMPER The hydraulic compression damper deter- mines the behaviour of the telescopic fork during compression and can be adjusted by means of screw B located at the lower end of the fork legs. Turning the screw clockwise increases the action of the com- pression damper;...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Spring Preload

    ADJUSTING THE SPRING PRELOAD Loosen counter-ring E, rotate ring F clock- wise to increase the spring preload (and consequently the shock absorber preload) or anticlockwise to decrease it. After ob- taining the desired preload, turn counter- ring E until it stops against adjusting ring F. For standard setting, refer to page 11.

  • Page 47: Suspensions Settings According To The Weight Of The Rider

    STATIC SAG LOAD TEST To verify the static sag of the shock ab- sorber proceed as follows: - Place the motorcycle on the work stand. - Measure the vertical distance between the rear wheel axle and a reference point on the rear fairings. - Write down the dimension H - Remove the work stand.

  • Page 48: Chapter 4 Checks And Maintenance

    CHAPTER 4 CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE CONTENTS Key to symbols..................48 Engine oil .................... 48 Check the level ................48 Replacement ................... 50 Liquid coolant ..................51 Check the level ................51 Replacement ................... 52 Air filter ....................54 Removing and installing air filter ............54 Air filter cleaning - RR 125 Europe .............

  • Page 49: Key To Symbols

    KEY TO SYMBOLS Tightening torque Threadlocker Medium Grease ENGINE OIL CHECK THE LEVEL Hold the vehicle upright. Position the drive on a flat base ensuring stability. Remove the inspection cap 1. The oil level must arrive to the lower edge of check hole.
  • Page 50 Push the brake caliper towards the inside of the vehicle. This way, screw 1 is uncovered. Once this is completed, tighten screw 1 to 10Nm and reapply spring 3. WARNING! Once completed, actu- ate the brake pedal repeatedly so as to make the rear brake operational again.

  • Page 51: Replacement

    REPLACEMENT Always perform the replacement when engine is hot: - Position the drive on a flat base ensuring stability. - Remove the engine casing by loosening the screws shown in the figure. - Place a container under the engine. WARNING: Hot oil can cause severe burns! Screw on filler cap 1 again.

  • Page 52: Liquid Coolant

    LIQUID COOLANT CHECK THE LEVEL Keep the vehicle in vertical position relative to the ground. The level of the coolant must be checked when the engine is cold. Use the following procedure: - Unscrew cap 1 and ensure that the liquid is visible in the lower portion of the load- ing tube.

  • Page 53: Replacement

    REPLACEMENT Keep the vehicle in vertical position relative to the ground. Replacement of the coolant must take place when the engine is cold. - Unscrew cap 1. - Place a container under screw 2. - Unscrew the screw 2. - Drain the liquid. - Tighten screw 2 applying the specific washer.
  • Page 54 Keep coolant out of reach of chil- dren. Avoid any direct contact of the cool- ant with skin, eyes or clothing. If this happens: - with the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice; - with skin, Immediately clean contaminat- ed areas with soap and water Change clothing that is contaminated with cool- ant.

  • Page 55: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Check after every ride. REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR FILTER To access the filter is necessary: Remove the saddle (page 82). Pull the cover air filter (page 83). Release filter fastener 1. Pull out air filter 2. WARNING: After every intervention, check that nothing has been left inside the filter box.

  • Page 56: Spark Plug

    AIR FILTER CLEANING - RR 125 EUROPE Blow the filter with compressed air. AIR FILTER CLEANING - RR 125 Thoroughly wash the filter with water and soap. Dry the filter. Wet the filter with filter oil and then remove the excess oil to prevent it from drip- ping.

  • Page 57: Carburettor

    CARBURETTOR DRAINING THE CARBURETTOR FLOAT CHAMBER If the carburettor tank needs to be emptied, proceed as described. Remove the chain protection 1, close the tank tap and put a cloth under the carbu- rettor, so that you can collect the running out fuel.

  • Page 58: Checking The Float Level

    WARNING: Risk of poisoning! Fuel is poisonous liquid and a health hazard. Wear appropriate protective cloth- ing and protection gloves. Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, and clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapours. If contact occurs with the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

  • Page 59: Front Brake

    FRONT BRAKE CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID Check the level of the brake fluid through sight A. The level of the fluid should never fall below the mark in the sight. RESTORING THE LEVEL OF THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID To restore the level of the brake fluid, loosen the two screws 1, lift cap 2 and add brake fluid until its level is 5 mm below the upper...

  • Page 60: Bleeding The Front Brake

    BLEEDING THE FRONT BRAKE To bleed air from the front brake circuit, proceed as follows: Remove the rubber cap 1 from the valve 2. Open the sump cap. Place one end of a small transparent tube into the valve 2, and the other end inside a container.

  • Page 61: Front Brake Lining Control

    FRONT BRAKE LINING CONTROL In order to verify the wear condition of front brake is enough to view the caliper from the bottom, where is possible to glimpse the brake lining tails which will have to show a brake of 2 mm in thickness. If the stratum is lesser let’s start replacing them.

  • Page 62: Rear Brake

    REAR BRAKE CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE REAR BRAKE FLUID Check the level of the brake fluid through sight A. The level of the fluid should never fall below the mark in the sight. RESTORING THE LEVEL OF THE REAR BRAKE FLUID To restore the oil level, top up by means of oil filler cap 1.

  • Page 63: Bleeding The Rear Brake

    BLEEDING THE REAR BRAKE To bleed air from the rear brake circuit, proceed as follows: Remove the rubber cap 1 from the valve 2. Open the sump cap. Place one end of a small transparent tube into the valve 2, and the other end inside a container.

  • Page 64: Rear Brake Lining Control

    REAR BRAKE LINING CONTROL In order to verify the wear condition of rear brake is enough to view the caliper from above, where is possible to glimpse the brake lining tails which will have to show a brake of 2 mm in thickness. If the stratum is lesser let’s start replacing them.

  • Page 65: Clutch Control

    CLUTCH CONTROL CHECK THE LEVEL To check the oil level in the clutch pump, first remove cover 2. Remove the two screws 1 and take off cover 1 together with the rubber bellows. With the clutch pump in a horizontal posi- tion, the level of the oil should be 5 mm below the upper rim.

  • Page 66: Bleeding

    BLEEDING To bleed air from the clutch pump, proceed as follows: Remove the rubber cap 1 from the valve 2. Open the sump cap. Place one end of a small transparent tube into the valve 2, and the other end inside a container.

  • Page 67: Check And Adjusting Of Steering Play

    CHECK AND ADJUSTING OF STEERING PLAY Periodically check the play in the steering sleeve by moving the fork back and forth as shown in the figure. Whenever you feel play, adjust as described below: - Loosen the screws 1 17Nm - Loosen the screw 2 - Reduce the play by turning nut 3 Tighten the screws to the prescribed torque...

  • Page 68: Fork Oil

    FORK OIL Right/left-hand rod The procedure for changing the oil in the forks is provided only for information. We recommend having the operation performed by a BETAMOTOR authorized workshop. REMOVING LEGS To replace, proceed as follows: Position the vehicle on the central bike stand.
  • Page 69 Loosen the counter-nut 2 and remove cap 1. Extract the spring 3 and overturn the pipe, making the oil escape. Move the pumping unit and drain the remaining oil. When the oil has been drained completely, introduce the amount of new oil described in chapter 1 .

  • Page 70: Legs Assembly And Parts

    Tighten the cap to the completely ex- tended leg. LEGS ASSEMBLY AND PARTS 17Nm Apply the legs to the vehicle and tighten the screws to the torque indicated. WARNING: grease the screws before their application. WARNING: Tightening of the screws should be carried out by adjusting the torque wrench to the stability torque with repeated tightening until stability...
  • Page 71 Compress and release the fork 3-4 times. Tighten the wheel bolt and the screws of the foot-leg. 50Nm WARNING: Tightening of the screws should be carried out by adjusting the torque wrench to the stability torque with repeated tightening until stability torque has been achieved.

  • Page 72: Front Wheel

    FRONT WHEEL TIGHTENING Following removal of the wheel: Compress and release the fork 3-4 times. Tighten the wheel bolt and the screws of 50Nm the foot-leg. 10Nm...

  • Page 73: Tyres

    REAR SUSPENSION 70Nm LEVERAGE In order to guarantee optimal operation and duration over time of the progressive leverage of the rear suspension, it is rec- ommended to periodically check correct tightness of nuts and bolts. Verify that suspension nuts and bolts are at the indicated torque.

  • Page 74: Chain

    CHAIN Checking the drive chain periodically to ensure longer chain life. Always keep it lubricated and clean of deposited dirt. Take special care in preventing the lubri- cant from coming into contact with the rear tyre or brake disc, otherwise the tyre grip and the action of the brake would be greatly reduced, making it very difficult to control the vehicle.

  • Page 75: Check For Chain Wear

    Loosen counternuts A on either side of the fork. Turn adjusting screws B on either side until the desired chain tension is obtained. Tighten counternuts A on either side of the fork. Tighten the pin 1 to the torque indicated. 130Nm CHECK FOR CHAIN WEAR 10 -15 Kg...

  • Page 76: Headlight

    HEADLIGHT Keep the headlight glass clean at all times (see page 76). Periodically check the correct angle of the light beam. REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS Remove the fixing screws and move for- ward the lamp holder front cowl. Carefully remove the headlight bulb 1 together with lamp holder.

  • Page 77: Cleaning The Vehicle

    CLEANING THE VEHICLE GENERAL PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Do not clean your vehicle with a high-pressure device with a strong jet of water. Excessive pressure can reach electrical components, con- nectors, flexible cables, bearings, etc and can damage or destroy them. WARNING: Wash motorbikes frequently with cold water that are used near the sea (salty air) and on roads subject to salt spreading in winter.

  • Page 78: Prolonged Inactivity

    PROLONGED INACTIVITY A few simple operations should be performed to keep the vehicle in good condition whenever it is to remain inactive for a long period (e.g. during the winter): Thoroughly clean the vehicle. Reduce the tyre pressures by approximately 30 percent, and if possible raise the tyres off the ground.

  • Page 79: Scheduled Maintenance Vehicle

    SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE VEHICLE Engine Gear and clutch oil Spark plug Head screws Engine clamping screws * Kick start and gearchange lever screws Spark plug cap Driving and driven clutch disks Clutch springs length Clutch/bell hub Gearbox bearing (drive shaft side) Cylinder Piston and segments Every 40 hours...
  • Page 80 Brakes Liquid level, pads thickness Disc thickness Pipe tightness Idle travel levers and drives sliding Cycling Shock absorber and telescopic fork Rear suspension linkage Fork cover Bearings of stearing Bolts Wheels Wheel spokes and rim coaxiality Tyres (wear and pressure) Bearings clearance Check (Clean, adjust, lubricate, replace as necessary) Replace/renew...

  • Page 81: Tightening Torque Overview

    TIGHTENING TORQUE OVERVIEW Here below is an overview of the tightening torque of all pieces subject to adjust- ment or maintenance: Forecarriage Tightening torque [Nm] Threadlock Wheel pin Fork foots - wheel pin Brake caliper - Fork Cavallotto parastelo sinistro Steering head base - fork legs Steering head - fork legs Stem pin on steering head...

  • Page 82: Chapter 5 Removing And Installing Superstructures

    CHAPTER 5 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SUPERSTRUCTURES CONTENTS Removing and installing of the saddle ............. 82 Removing and installing air filter side panel ..........83 Removing and installing of the complete tank........... 83...

  • Page 83: Removing And Installing Of The Saddle

    REMOVING AND INSTALLING OF THE SADDLE Press button 1. Remove the saddle towards the rear of the motorcycle. To re-assemble: Insert the cavity 1 of the saddle in slot 2. Press the saddle down in the middle and at the same time, push it forwards until the bayonet joint engages in its seat.

  • Page 84: Removing And Installing Air Filter Side Panel

    WARNING Make sure the bayonet joint 3 is firmly inserted into the button lock. REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR FILTER SIDE PANEL Remove the saddle (page 82). Grab the side panel in the front side and pull out. To refit insert the tabs 1 into their slots. Slide the side panel toward the vehicle.
  • Page 85 Remove the air filter side panel (page 83). Remove the two screws 1 fastening the tank to the frame and the screw 2 (one per side) securing the fairing to the radiator. Lift the tank complete with side panels. Replace the previously removed compo- 10Nm nents following the disassembly procedures inversely.

  • Page 86: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS Troubleshooting ................... 86 Alphabetical index ................87...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine does not start -Fuel system clogged (fuel lines, fuel Contact authorised BETAMOTOR tank, fuel cock) customer service - Air filter dirty Check the air filter - No current supplied to spark plug Clean or replace the spark plug. If the problem persists, contact authorised BETAMOTOR customer service - Engine flooded...
  • Page 88 ALPHABETICAL INDEX Adjusting fork ..................43 Adjusting the idle speed ................ 39 Adjustment of gas clearance ..............39 Air filter ....................54 Brakes ....................38 Carburettor ..................56 Chain ....................73 Check and adjusting of steering play ............66 Checks before and after use ..............33 Cleaning the vehicle ................

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