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  • Page 2: Warning

    If necessary consult a FANTIC MOTOR dealer. The technical information and specifications for maintenance contained in this handbook were correct at the time of going to press. FANTIC MOTOR reserves the right to change the specifications, design data and necessary equipment at any time without notice. No part of this publication may be...

  • Page 3: Foreword

    This handbook is an integral part of the vehicle and must accompany it if resold. FANTIC MOTOR reserves the right to make changes to the models described in this handbook without notice, while guaranteeing the essential features described and shown herein.

  • Page 4: Important Notice

    FANTIC MOTOR motorcycle that you have just acquired. You will find all the necessary instructions for the correct riding and control recommends the use of lubricants and products of this vehicle are set out below.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Foreword ....................3 Preparation for competition ............... 43 Important notice ..................4 Storage ....................... 44 Table of contents ..................5 FANTIC MOTOR Multifunction Instructions ........45 Specifications ................... 6 Troubleshooting ..................51 Location of components..............8 Electric Schemas ..................55 Side Stand ....................

  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE 4 stroke, single cylinder, DOHC 5 valves, liquid cooled Displacement 249 cc 77 x 53,6 mm. Bore and stroke Carburatore Keihin FCR MX37 Fuel supply TRANSMISSION Transmission type 5 speed Clutch type Multi disc wet clutch Secondary drive Chain driven Gear ratio 1ª...
  • Page 7 BRAKES Type Front, Rear Disk brakes, pump and double callipers / simple Effective disc diameter Front 260 mm Rear 220 mm DIMENSIONS Overall height 1260 mm Overall length 2260 mm Overall width 825 mm Minimum height 340 mm Wheelbase 1465 mm Fuel tank capacity 7 litres (Specifications subject to change without notification, also possibly not applicable in some countries).

  • Page 8: Location Of Components

    LOCATION OF COMPONENTS - Clutch handle - Engine start button - Fuel tank cap - Front brake fluid tank - Front brake handle - Throttle control...
  • Page 9 24 16 11 15 22 22 - Exhaust bend 14 - Front brake callipers 21 - Rear shock absorber gas tank - Front suspension 15 - Rear brake fluid tank 22 - Tie rod and rocker suspension - Radiator 16 - Shift pedal 23 - Rear brake pedal 10 - Fuel tank 17 - Rear shock absorber...

  • Page 10: Side Stand

    To set the side stand only turn it until it contacts the stopper, then the side The Fantic Motor TF250 has a four stroke engine and requires 98 octane, unle- stand will be parallel to the ground and rest securely.

  • Page 11: Serial Number

    RECOMMENDED FUEL SERIAL NUMBER (A) It is stamped on the steering pipe. It indicates the frame number registered Use lead-free petrol with an octane rating equal to or higher than that shown for this motorcycle. in the table. HOMOLOGATION PLATE (B) OCTANE RATING METHOD MINIUM RATING This motorcycle carries its corresponding homologation plate where it also...

  • Page 12: Starting The Engine

    STARTING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. Shift the transmission into neutral. 1. Make sure the motorcycle is in the neutral position. 2. After accelerating lightly, cut the gas completely and press button (C). The 2. Press button (A) to turn on the electrical circuit, so that the motor may be electrical circuits are closed.

  • Page 13: Cold Starting

    COLD STARTING SHIFTING GEARS To do the cold start, pull the starter. The transmission is a 5 speed, of the return shift type. A return shift means that to go from first gear to third gear it must go first through the second gear, that is to say that it upshifts gears one by one.

  • Page 14: Stopping The Motorcycle

    STOPPING THE MOTORCYCLE Perform the break-in period following these steps: For maximum deceleration, close the throttle (A) and apply both front and 1. Start the engine and let it run at idle until the engine is warm. rear brakes. Disengage the clutch as the motorcycle comes to a stop. Inde- 2.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    MANTENANCE SCHEDULE PERIOD PERIOD PERIOD ITEM First 5 hours Every 30 hours Every 60 hours Air filter Inspect each time that the motorcycle has run or when necessary * Exhaust connectors and bolts * Valve tolerances Spark plug Fuel tub * Revise every 4 years Engine oil and filter oil * Engine oil pipes...

  • Page 16: Battery

    BATTERY WARNING Hydrogen gas produced by the battery may explode if exposed to open This battery is maintenance free and checking the fluid level is not required. It is flame or sparks. Keep the area ventilated and free from naked flames. advisable to check the charge of the battery periodically.

  • Page 17: Cooling System

    COOLING SYSTEM Coolant information To protect the cooling system aluminum parts (engine and radiator) from rust Radiator Hoses and corrosion, the use of corrosion and rust inhibitors chemicals in the co- olant is essential. If rust inhibitors were not used, over a period of time the Check the radiator hoses for cuts or deterioration, and the connections for radiator will be corroded.
  • Page 18 Coolant recommended Total quantity Permanent types of antifreeze on the market have anticorrosion and anti-rust Mix antifreeze and distilled water 1:1 (distilled water 50%, antifreeze 50%). properties. When diluted excessively these lose their antifreeze and anticorro- sion properties. These must be diluted in accordance with the instructions of Capacity: 1,1L.

  • Page 19: Spark Plug

    Visually inspect the old coolant. If whitish spots are observed in the liquid To find out whether the right heat range plug is being used, remove it and in- is a clear indication that the aluminum parts in the cooling system are cor- spect the ceramic insulator around the center electrode.
  • Page 20 2. Remove the bolts (C) (left and right). 5. Close the fuel tap F and remove the fuel tub G. WARNING Becareful to the fuel loss when you remove the fuel tub, the fuel is highly flammable. Stop the engine, before to remove the fuel tank. Take care to be inside a well-ventilated area that there is no sparks or flame anywhere near the working zone.

  • Page 21: Air Cleaner

    Element Cleaning WARNING Clean the element in a well-ventilated area, and make sure that there are no sparks or flame anywhere near the working area (this includes any ap- pliance with a pilot light). Do not use gasoline to clean the element becau- se could cause an explosion.

  • Page 22: Throttle Cable

    Install the filter in the cage and pack the filter lip with grease (A), to ensure good sealing and prevent dirt entrance. Install the air filter in the motorcycle and make sure it is correctly secured. THROTLE CABLE Check that the throttle grip turns smoothly. Check that the throttle grip has 2-3 mm of free play.

  • Page 23: Clutch

    CLUTCH EXHAUST SYSTEM Proper clutch lever play is 2-3 mm. Play increases with the clutch wear and The exhaust and the silencer reduce noise and carry the gasses away from thus requires adjustment. the driver. If the exhaust is damaged, rusted, dented or split then change it. Change the When there is too much play, first try to adjust the level of the clutch lever.

  • Page 24: Drive Chain Guide

    DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE NOTE In muddy or humid conditions, the mud gets inside the chain increasing ten- sion and may cause the chain to break. To prevent this, adjust the chain to The drive chain must be checked, adjusted, and lubricated in accordance with 30-50 mm of space between the chain and rocker arm whenever necessary.
  • Page 25 Tighten the chain tensor nuts (B). Chain Guide Slider Tighten rear axle nut to 98 Nm. Rotate the wheel, measure the chain slack again at the tightest position, Visually inspect the upper and lower chain slider at the location of the swin- and readjust if necessary.

  • Page 26: Handlebar

    Apply oil to the sides of the chain rollers for better oil penetration. Wipe off Tighten the bolts, front first and then the rear, to 25 Nm of torque. any excess oil. If the handlebar is installed correctly, there will be an even gap at the front and rear after tightening (A).
  • Page 27 Rear brake pedal position Brake fluid When the brake pedal is in rest position, there should be a free play of 10 mm. Inspect the brake fluid level and change it periodically. The brake fluid should Check the brake for good braking power and no brake drag. also be changed if it becomes contaminated with dirt or water.

  • Page 28: Steering

    If the thickness of either pad, front and rear, is less than 1 mm, replace both pads as a set. Pad replacement should be carried out only by an authorized FANTIC MOTOR dealer. STEERING The steering should always be kept adjusted so that the handlebar will turn freely but without free play.

  • Page 29: Steering Blockage

    FRONT FORK Check the steering again, and readjust if necessary. Install the removed parts. The front fork should always be adjusted for the rider´s weight and road con- ditions. The adjustments must be performed in 4 steps: STEERING BLOCKAGE Air pressure: air pressure affects the fork travel. The air pressure increases as the fork heats up, in other words it varies as a function of time of ope- ration.

  • Page 30: Rear Suspension

    Rebound dampening adjustment MARZOCCHI Ø48 CAUTION The suspension tubes, both right and left, must be adjusted evenly. To adjust the rebound, turn the adjusting screw located at the bottom of the front fork. Adjust the rebound to suit the rider’s preference under determined condi- tions.
  • Page 31 Shock absorber extension adjustment Spring adjustment To adjust, turn the extension adjuster in the lower part of the shock absorber until Remove the seat and side covers. a “CLICK” is heard. Rebound adjustment standard measures: 16 “CLICKS”. (Counter- Loosen the air cleaner duct clamp screw. clockwise from fully closed position).

  • Page 32: Wheels

    Using the harder spring: the rebound is quicker. Place a dial indicator at the rim side, and spin the wheel by hand to measure Using the softer spring: the rebound is slower. the axial runout. Place the dial indicator at the inner circumference of the wheel and spin the NOTE wheel, the difference between the highest and lowest quantities is the ru- Refer to the suspension adjustments on page 39.

  • Page 33: Cleaning

    CLEANING 1- Preparation for washing Before washing the motorcycle, precautions must be taken to prevent water from entering the following parts of the motorcycle. Exhaust: Cover it with a plastic bag tightened with rubber bands. Clutch and brake levers, hand grips, and engine stop button: Cover these parts with plastic bags.

  • Page 34: Bolts And Nuts Tightening

    BOLTS AND NUTS TIGHTENING Every day before riding, check the tighteness of the bolts and nuts described here. Also check that all other fasteners are in place and in good condition. 22 21 11 10 12 13 16 8 24 25 26 - Front and rear wheels - Front axle bolt 16 - Chain adjust bolt...
  • Page 35 TORQUE VALUES TABLE Tighten all bolts and nuts to the proper torque using an adequate wrench. A bolt or nut loose might damage the motorcycle or even cause an accident. PART NAME PART NAME Water pump cover drain plug Engine drain plug Disc plate mounting screws Kick pedal bolt Engine mounting bolts...

  • Page 36: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION Lubricate the points shown here (see table lubricants pag. 59)., apply either engine oil or grease, periodically or whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions, and especially after using high water pressure. Before lubricating each part, remove any rusty spots with rust remover and wipe off any grease, oil, or dirt.

  • Page 37: Engine Oil

    Drive Chain Lubrication The recommended viscosity is SAE 5 W-40. If it’s not possible, lookat the lower table to find another viscosity. Lubricate the drive chain after driving on wet terrein or when the chain looks dry. A high viscosity oil is preferred rather than a lower viscosity because it Checking the oil level and making the changes periodically are twovery im- will stick to the chain longer and lubricate the chain better.
  • Page 38 To change the oil, follow the following steps: WARNING Always use original FANTIC MOTOR parts. If the filter is incorrectly positio- 1. Place a recipient underneath the crankcase. ned, the engine oil will not flow, provoking a malfunction in the engine.

  • Page 39: Suspension Tune-Up

    SUSPENSION TUNE-UP This adjustment is very critical because if an improperly tuned suspension will keep even the best rider from attaining the full benefit of his machine´s ability. Check the suspension in accordance to the rider and the terrain conditions: If the motorcycle is new, break-in the suspension with at least one hour of riding before making any setting evaluations or changes.
  • Page 40 Front fork Troubleshooting Improper Settings The oil level is adjustable. A change in the oil level will not affect the lower Listed below are some symptoms of improper suspension settings and the part of travel, but it will have an affect on the upper part of travel: most likely means of correcting them.
  • Page 41 Symptoms of the rear shock absorber: Rider’s weight Heavy: Hard spring. Too hard: Light: Soft spring. 1. The suspension is too stiff Compression damping is too high. Type of racing circuit Spring is too hard. Many corners: 2. Is hard to ride Lower the front end slightly (Raise the fork tubes 5 mm).This increases Unbalanced condition between the spring and rebound (too low).
  • Page 42 Does the motorcycle skids when driving down hill or when accelerating out of a curve? 2. Decrease the shock absorber spring preload. Front fork is too soft. 3. Decrease the compression damping. 1. Increase the compression or rebound damping. 2. Increase the oil level 10 mm. Does the suspension jounce stops at front and rear of the motorcycle in 3.

  • Page 43: Spare Parts Availible

    SPARE PARTS AVAILIBLE (2). After 1 day of racing competition: 1. Clean the air cleaner element. Your FANTIC MOTOR dealer will provide any information you may require 2. Adjust drive chain slack. about spare parts. 3. Tighten rear sprocket nuts.

  • Page 44: Storage

    STORAGE For extended storage of the motorcycle, you must do the following: Clean the motorcycle thoroughly. Start the engine for about 5 minutes to warm up the transmission oil and then drain it (refer to the transmission section). Fill with new transmission oil. Empty the fuel tank (gasoline will deteriorate if left too long).

  • Page 45: Fantic Motor Multifunction Instructions

    FANTIC MOTOR MULTIFUNCTION INSTRUCTIONS The multifunction apparatus, which is waterproof, has 2 LED indicators on a central indicator screen. This central indicator screen, made of liquid crystal and with illumination, gives information about speed, distance travelled, total kilometres travelled, time, average speed, maximum speed, ambient temperature, length of time with motor running and total time.
  • Page 46 Caratteristiche tecniche FUNCTIONS SYMBOL TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS INCREMENTS PRECISION CURRENT SPEED 4 - 399,9 km/h o m/h 0,1 km/h o m/h + / - 0,1% MAXIMUM SPEED 4 - 399,9 km/h o m/h 0,1 km/h o m/h + / - 0,1% DISTANCE TRAVELLED 0,0 - 19999 km o m 0,1 km/h o m/h...
  • Page 47 Functions Setting the multifunction display parameters After confirming each value, the display goes from one screen to the next SPD: Speedometer until all have been displayed. If no button is pressed, the display returns to the The speedometer information appears in the centre of the screen. It shows up home screen after 15 seconds.
  • Page 48 Selecting the speed unit Selecting the temperature unit To change between kmph and mph, press button 1. To change the temperature display between ºC and ºF, press button 1. Confirm the selection by pressing button 2. Confirm by pressing button 2. Selecting the time format To change between the 12 and 24 hour clock, press button 1.
  • Page 49 Total reset of the display Press the RESET button, using a suitable object. The display will start from zero, except for the data for total accumulated distance and time. Selecting the warning temperature Note: This step can only be taken on vehicles fitted with the optional temperature sensor.
  • Page 50 Screen options Sleep Mode The multifunction display shows all the information on three different scre- If the multifunction display does not receive any information for 20 minutes ens. (signal from wheels turning or a button pressed), the screen goes off, showing While in motion, screens 1 and 2 are on display.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    - Remove the seat and change the starting relay fuse not work - Battery discharged. - Charge the battery and if this one doesn’t take it, go to a FANTIC MOTOR dealer - Low temperature. - Start the engine with the kick pedal The engine does not rotate - Crankshaft locked.
  • Page 52 The engine is under - Fuel supply faulty. - Clean or change the fuel supply. powerful or accelerates - Air filter obstruction. - Clean or change the air filter. badly. - Check if the exhaust system is damaged, change the glass fibre in the - Exhaust deteriorated with leaks.
  • Page 53 Gears jump - Gear change fork damaged in the gears. - Change gear fork. - Gear teeth worn. - Change. Go to a specialist workshop. - Gear nipple damaged. - Change. Go to a specialist workshop. - Groove gear drum worn. - Change.
  • Page 54 Handlebar shakes or - Tyre worn, swing arm or needle bearing worn. - Change worn parts. excessively vibrates - Rim off-centre. - Centre the rim. - Rear wheel misaligned. - Verify the tension of the wheel spokes. Re-adjust if necessary. - Steering shaft play.

  • Page 55: Electric Schemas

    WIRING DIAGRAM CDI white left commutator ignition coil CDI black front brake light generator dashboard key commutator parking light regulator\recti er regulator\recti er carburator TPS rear bake light start relay OPTIONAL license plate light tail light tachometer pickup intermittence...

  • Page 56: Warranty Manual

    Warranty terms of the manufacturer FANTIC MOTOR The company FANTIC MOTOR (hereafter referred to as “FM”), with this present document guarantees the consumer, the purchaser of a vehicle manufactured by FM, that both the materials and the manufacturing are free of defects in accordance with the highest standards of quality. Consequently, FM with this document gua- rantees the consumer (hereafter referred to as the “purchaser”), in accordance with the conditions set out below, the repair, free of charge, of any defect in materials...
  • Page 57 vehicle. f ) The vehicle has been stored or transported in a way that is not in accordance to the corresponding technical requirements. g) The vehicle has been used for special purposes other than ordinary use, such as competition, races or record breaking attempts. h) The vehicle has been directly or indirectly damaged as a result of a fall or an accident.

  • Page 58: Fast Guide

    FAST GUIDE OF REFERENCE AFTERE-SALES SERVICE NUMBER SERVICE MONTH VIN/CHASSIS/FRAME No. ENGINE OIL BREAK FLUID FUEL When topping up with oil, do not exceed the ma- Unleaded petrol (95 octane) When topping up with oil, do not exceed the MIXER OIL ximum level.

  • Page 59: Lubricants Table

    LUbRICANTS TAbLE APPLICATIONS ORIGINAL PRODUCTS APPLICATIONS ORIGINAL PRODUCTS SYNTIUM MOTO TUTELA PROFESSIONAL Engine Oil Multipurpose Grease 4SP 10W-50 TP 1 PARAFLU TUTELA PROFESSIONAL Cooling System * Bike Cleaner MOTO MOTO SPEED CLEANER TUTELA BRAKE FLUID TUTELA PROFESSIONAL Brake System Engine Cleaner DOT 4 MOTO MOTOR CLEAN TUTELA PROFESSIONAL...

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