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  • Page 1 RR 350 Thanks for you preference, and have a good time! This hand- book contains the information you need to properly operate and maintain your motorcycle. The data, specifi cations and images shown in this manual does not constitute an engagement on the part of BETAMOTOR S.p.A. BETAMOTOR reserves the right to make any changes and improvements to its models at any mo- ment and without notice.
  • Page 2 • check that the plastics are properly fastened • engine bolts • shock absorber bolts/swingarm • wheel hubs/spokes • rear frame • pipe connections • tensioning the chain IMPORTANT For any servicing requirements, please get in contact with Beta- motor’s authorized service network.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Operating instructions ................5 Ecologic guide ..................5 Riding safety ..................6 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..........7 Vehicle identifi cation data ............... 8 Tools kit ....................8 Familiarizing with the vehicle..............10 Specifi cations ..................11 Recommended lubricants and liquid ............14 CHAPTER 2 OPERATION ..............
  • Page 4 Oil fork ....................49 Tyres....................52 Chain ....................53 Headlight .................... 55 Replacing the headlight bulbs ..............55 Tail light ....................55 Battery ....................56 Fuses ....................58 Cleaning the vehicle ................59 Prolonged inactivity ................60 Scheduled maintenance vehicle ............. 61 CHAPTER 5 REPLACEMENTS ............

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • The vehicle must be accompanied by: number-plate, registration document, tax disc and insurance. • Any modifi cations of the engine or other parts are punishable by severe sanctions including the confi scation of the vehicle. • Do not sit on the vehicle when it is on its stand. •...

  • Page 6: Riding Safety

    RIDING SAFETY • Observe the Highway Code. • Always wear approved personal protective equipment. • Always ride with the low beam on. • Always keep the crash helmet visor clean. • Avoid wearing garments with hanging ends. • Do not keep sharp or brittle objects in your pockets while riding. •...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 General Information

    CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION CONTENTS Vehicle identifi cation data ............... 8 Frame identifi cation ................8 Engine identifi cation ................8 Tools kit ....................8 Familiarizing with the vehicle..............10 Main parts: ..................10 Specifi cations ..................11 Weight ................... 11 Dimensions ..................

  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Data

    VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DATA FRAME IDENTIFICATION Frame identifi cation data A are stamped on the right side of the steering head tube. ENGINE IDENTIFICATION Engine identifi cation data B are stamped in the area shown in the fi gure. TOOLS KIT The following items are supplied as stand- ard: operation and maintenance manual, tool kit (see photo).
  • Page 9 To take the tool kit, remove the saddle 1 (page 64). Pull the rear side panel 2 to remove it and unbind it by the strap of the left mudguard. Get off the male end wrenches and hexa- gon socket 3. With these is possible to unscrew the screw 4.

  • Page 10: Familiarizing With The Vehicle

    FAMILIARIZING WITH THE VEHICLE MAIN PARTS: 10 - Lower bumper 1 - Fuel tank 18 - Front brake lever (Bumper kit) 2 - Tank cap 19 - Clutch lever 11 - Saddle 3 - Silencer 20 - Throttle 12 - Engine 4 - Rear shock absorber 21 - Fork covers 13 - Front mudguard...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHT Dry weight ......... 111,5 kg (front 54,5 Kg; rear 57 Kg) DIMENSIONS maximum length ................. 2180 mm maximum width ................807 mm overall height ................1270 mm wheelbase................. 1490 mm saddle height ................940 mm ground clearance ................. 320 mm footrest height ................

  • Page 12: Front Suspension

    FRONT SUSPENSION Hydraulic upside-down fork (shafts Ø48 mm) with open cartridge Spring .................... K 4,8 Oil type ................SHELL TELLUS 32 Oil quantity (from the top, without spring and with fork compressed) .. 110 mm Compression clicks (from completely closed) ..........12 Rebound clicks (from completely closed) ..........

  • Page 13: Engine

    Fuel system ..............electronic injection Cooling system ......... forced liquid circulation by pump Spark plug ..............NGK LKAR 8A - 9 Clutch .................. wet, multidisc Transmission ..........6-speed with front claw clutch Version RR 350 Primary drive 28/76 Gear ratio 1 gear 12/31...

  • Page 14: Recommended Lubricants And Liquid

    RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND LIQUID To maximize the vehicle’s performance and ensure many years of trouble-free opera- tion, we recommend using the following products: PRODUCT TYPE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE OIL Liqui Moly racing Synth 10W50 GEAR AND CLUTCH OIL Liqui Moly racing 10W40 BRAKE OIL Liqui Moly brake fl...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Operation

    CHAPTER 2 OPERATION CONTENTS Main parts ..................16 Clutch lever ..................16 LH switch ..................16 Starter button .................. 16 Front brake lever and gas control ............17 Gear change lever................17 Brake pedal ..................17 Kickstart ..................17 Side stand ..................18 Keys ....................

  • Page 16: Main Parts

    MAIN PARTS CLUTCH LEVER Clutch lever 1 is fi tted to the left-hand side of the handlebars. 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: off;...

  • Page 17: Front Brake Lever And Gas Control

    FRONT BRAKE LEVER AND GAS CONTROL The front brake lever A and the gas throt- tle B are located on the right side of the handlebar. GEAR CHANGE LEVER Gear change lever is fi tted to the left side of the engine. The positions corresponding to the different gears are shown in the fi...

  • Page 18: Side Stand

    SIDE STAND Press down side stand with the foot and lean the vehicle against it. Ensure that the ground is solid and the vehicle stands steadily. WARNING! Warning! Do not climb on the vehicle when the side stand is down. If the vehicle is used off-road, the closed stand can be further fastened by means of rubber band 8.

  • Page 19: Keys

    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; Remove the key from this position. To deactivate the steering lock: - turn the key clockwise;...

  • Page 20: Digital Rpm Indicator Operating Instructions

    DIGITAL RPM INDICATOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents 1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATIONS 1.1 General specifi cations 1.2 General informations 2 SETTING THE PARAMETERS 2.1 Setup sequence 2.1.1 Selecting the unit of measure 2.1.2 Selecting the wheel size 2.1.3 Selecting the clock format 2.1.4 Setting the Time 2.1.5 Selecting the maintenance memo 3 SCREENS...
  • Page 21 When using supplied power with the engine on: • The back-lighting is on permanently when the engine is running. Using only the internal battery: • With the LO symbol, the backlighting will not switch on. The symbol appears when the battery voltage is lower than 2.45V. Reset Button: Using the Reset button, located on the back of the instrument, all travel data will be deleted, including date and time.
  • Page 22 2.1 SETUP SEQUENCE Select unit of measure Wheel size Clock format Setting the Time Maintenance reminder 2.1.1 Selecting the unit of measure (Km/h or M/h): TO SELECT THE UNIT OF MEASURE (Km/h or M/h), PRESS THE RIGHT OR LEFT BUTTON. WAIT 5 SECONDS TO PROCEED TO THE NEXT SETTING.
  • Page 23 3 SCREENS Switching between 3 normal modes All of the information that the instrument is capable of providing is displayed on one of these 3 screens. The instrument will stay on the set screen until a button is pressed to switch to another screen.
  • Page 24 5 SPEEDOMETER Speed The speed is displayed in the centre of screens 1 or 2 and can range from 0 to 399.9 km/h or M/h. The unit of measure (km/h or M/h) appears next to the speed reading. Maximum (Max) and Average (AVG) speed The Maximum (MAX) or Average (AVG) speeds are displayed on screen 3 to the left of the display.
  • Page 25 Travelled distance (DST) The travelled distance can range from 0 to 9999.9 miles or kilometers and appears on the right side of screen 1. To clear the travelled distance, hold the right button down for 5 seconds. Note: you must be on screen 1 to clear the travelled distance. Travelled distance 2 (DST 2) Travelled distance 2 can range from 0 to 9999.9 miles or kilometers and appears on the right side of screen 2.

  • Page 26: Checks Before And After Use

    CHECKS BEFORE AND AFTER USE For safe driving and long vehicle life you should: 1 Check all fl uid levels. 2 Check the correct operation of the brakes and brake pad wear (page 45). 3 Check pressure, general condition and thickness of tread. 4 Check that the spokes are properly tightened.

  • Page 27: Fuelling

    FUELLING Use unleaded petrol (gasoline). Fuel tank capacity is shown on page 11. To open the fuel tank’s cap, turn it anti- clockwise. To close the fuel tank’s cap, set it on the tank and crew it clockwise. WARNING The refuelling should be performed with the engine off.

  • Page 28: Engine Shut-Down

    ENGINE SHUT-DOWN To shut-down the engine press the button on the switch unit (page 16). WARNING In case of fall the vehicle turns off after about 5 seconds.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Adjustments

    CHAPTER 3 ADJUSTMENTS CONTENTS Key to symbols..................30 Brakes ....................30 Front brake ..................30 Rear brake ..................30 Clutch ....................30 Adjustment of gas clearance ..............31 Handlebar adjustment ................31 U-bolt position adjustment ..............31 Adjustment of the handlebar position ..........32 Adjusting fork ..................

  • Page 30: Key To Symbols

    KEY TO SYMBOLS Tightening torque Threadlocker Medium 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 4 af- ter loosening the counternut located under dust cap 5.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Adjustment Of The Handlebar Position

    Apply the handlebar. Apply the top u-bolt. Refi t 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- 25Nm quirements.

  • Page 33: Adjusting Fork

    ADJUSTING FORK ADJUSTING THE REBOUND DAMPER The hydraulic rebound damper determines the behaviour of the telescopic fork during extension and can be adjusted by means of screw A. Turning the screw clockwise in- creases the action of the rebound damper; turning it anticlockwise decreases the ac- tion of the rebound damper.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Hydraulic Compression Damper (High And Low Speeds)

    ADJUSTING THE HYDRAULIC COMPRESSION DAMPER (HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS) Adjustment for low compression speed: •Using a screwdriver, loosen screw C by turning it clockwise to increase the hydraulic compression damper. For standard setting, refer to page 12. Adjustment for high compression speed: •Turn knob D anticlockwise to decrease the hydraulic compression damper.

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Checks And Maintenance

    CHAPTER 4 CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE CONTENTS Engine oil .................... 36 Check the level ................36 Replacement .................. 36 Gearbox oil ..................38 Check the level ................38 Replacement ................... 38 Liquid coolant ..................39 Check the level ................39 Replacement ................... 40 Air fi...

  • Page 36: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL CHECK THE LEVEL When engine is cold check the oil level by means of porthole 1. The oil level must be always visible from the porthole. In contrary case restore the oil level through cap 2 up to the upper edge of the inspec- tion window.
  • Page 37 To change the paper fi lter, remove the oil tap form engine unscrewing the two screws 3. Using special seeger ring pliers, pull the paper oil fi lter. Mount the new paper fi lter, close the oil tap to engine, tighten the screws at 10 Nm. Pour in the quantity of liquid indicated on page 11.

  • Page 38: Gearbox Oil

    GEARBOX OIL CHECK THE LEVEL Hold the vehicle upright. Position the drive on a fl at base ensuring stability. Remove the inspection cap 1. The oil level must arrive to the lower edge of check hole. In contrary case restore the oil level through cap 2.

  • Page 39: Liquid Coolant

    Close plug 2. WARNING: Hot oil can cause severe burns! ATTENTION: Dispose of used oil in compliance with the regulations in force. 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.

  • Page 40: 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 specifi...

  • Page 41: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Check after every ride. To access the fi lter: • Remove the saddle (page 64). • Pull the cover air fi lter. • Release fi lter fastener 1 • Pull out air fi lter 2 WARNING: After every intervention, check that nothing has been left inside the fi...

  • Page 42: Air Filter Cleaning

    AIR FILTER CLEANING • Thoroughly wash the fi lter with water and soap. • Dry the fi lter. • Wet the filter with filter oil and then remove the excess oil to prevent it from dripping. • If necessary also clean the interior of the fi...

  • Page 43: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Keeping the spark plug in good condition will reduce fuel consumption and increase engine performance. To accede to spark plug, is necessary to take off saddle and the fuel tank (page 64). Examine the distance between the elec- trodes with a feeler.

  • Page 44: Front Brake

    FRONT BRAKE CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID Check the level of the brake fl uid through sight A. The level of the fl uid should never fall below the mark in the sight. RESTORING THE LEVEL OF THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID To restore the level of the brake fl...

  • Page 45: Rear Brake

    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 46: 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 •Open the sump cap. •Place one end of a small transparent tube into the valve 2, and the other end inside a container.

  • Page 47: Clutch Control

    CLUTCH CONTROL CHECK THE LEVEL To check the oil level in the clutch pump, fi rst remove cover 1. Remove the two screws 2 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 48: Check And Adjusting Of Steering Play

    Use the liquid indicated on page 14 in the “Recommended lubricants and liquids” table. WARNING: The clutch fl uid is extremely corrosive. Take care not to spill it on the paintwork. 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 fi...

  • Page 49: Oil Fork

    OIL FORK 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 50 • 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 51: Legs Assembly And Parts

    • Tighten the cap to the completely ex- tended leg. LEGS ASSEMBLY AND PARTS Apply the legs to the vehicle and tighten 17Nm 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 torque has been achieved.

  • Page 52: Tyres

    Compress and release the fork 3-4 times. Tighten the wheel bolt and the screws of 50Nm the foot-leg. 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. 10Nm TYRES Only fi...

  • Page 53: 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 diffi...

  • Page 54: 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..

  • Page 55: Headlight

    HEADLIGHT Keep the headlight glass clean at all times (see page 59). Periodically check the correct angle of the light beam. REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS Release both spring washers and move forward the lamp holder front cowl. Carefully remove the headlight bulb 1 together with lamp holder.

  • Page 56: Battery

    BATTERY Battery is located under the saddle and requires no maintenance. Keep the battery terminals clean. If neces- sary, protect them with a thin fi lm of acid- free grease. BATTERY REMOVAL AND ASSEMBLY Remove the saddle (page 64). Release the rubber band. FIRST disconnect the negative connector (black) from negative (-) pole and THEN positive connector (black) from negative...

  • Page 57: Inactivity

    INACTIVITY If the vehicle is not going to be used for a long time, remove the battery and charge it every 15 days using a suitable charger. Store the battery in a dry place at a tem- perature of 5 to 35°C and out of the reach of children.

  • Page 58: Fuses

    FUSES To access the fuse, remove the saddle (page 64). Fuse 1: in the event of a blown fuse, the services listed in the table are not opera- tional: Rear lights Stop Front lights Tachometer and control lights Turn lights Klaxon Electric fan (optional) Fuse 2: in the event of a blown fuse, the...

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Vehicle

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

  • Page 60: 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 61: Scheduled Maintenance Vehicle

    SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE VEHICLE Engine Engine oil Paper fi lter oil Wire netting fi lter oil Gear and clutch oil Engine clamping screws Kick start and gearchange lever screws Spark plug cap Spark plug Breather pipe Countershaft bearings Crankshaft bearings Connecting rod Piston and segments Cylinder Surface appearance of the cams...
  • Page 62 Carburetor Tightness Idling setting Fuel pipe Breather pipe Assembling Coolant system tightness and coolant level groups Exhaust manifold tightness Drives sliding and regulation Liquid level clutch pump Airbox and air fi lter Chain, plate wheel and pinion Brake Liquid level, pads thickness Disc thickness Pipe tightness Idle travel levers and drives sliding...

  • Page 63: Chapter 5 Replacements

    CHAPTER 5 REPLACEMENTS CONTENTS Removal and refi tting of the saddle............64 Removal and refi tting of the tank ............65...

  • Page 64: Removal And Refitting Of The Saddle

    REMOVAL AND REFITTING 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 65: Removal And Refitting Of The Tank

    WARNING Make sure the bayonet joint 3 is fi rmly inserted into the button lock REMOVAL AND REFITTING OF THE TANK Remove the saddle (page 64). Remove the two screws fastening the tank to the frame and the screw (one per side) securing the fairing to the radiator.
  • Page 66 Disconnect the electrical connector 3 and 4. Remove the tank with its fairings. Reassemble proceeding in the reverse order. WARNING For safety reason, the fuel fl ow is stopped when the connector is even partially en- gaged. Make sure that the fuel quick release fi ttings are well inserted.

  • Page 67: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS Troubleshooting ................... 68 Alphabetical index ................69...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY The engine starts but the Problem with the injection system Contact authorised BETAMOTOR light comes on “FI” customer service The electric starter does Decompressor failure Contact authorised BETAMOTOR not turn customer service Flat battery Check the battery Blown fuse Replace Defective relay...
  • Page 69 ALPHEBETICAL INDEX Adjusting fork ..................33 Adjustment of gas clearance ..............31 Air fi lter ....................41 Battery ....................56 Brakes ....................30 Chain ....................53 Check and adjusting of steering play ............48 Checks before and after use ..............26 Cleaning the vehicle ................
  • Page 70 Prolonged inactivity ................60 Rear brake ..................45 Recommended lubricants and liquid ............14 Removal and refi tting of the saddle............64 Removal and refi tting of the tank ............65 Replacing the headlight bulbs ..............55 Riding safety ..................6 Running in ...................

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