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Suzuki DR-Z125 Owner's Manual

Suzuki DR-Z125 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Original instructions Notice originale Originalbetriebsanleitung Manual original Istruzioni originali Oorspronkelijke gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning i original Original brugsanvisning...
  • Page 2 ENGLISH DR-Z125L DR-Z125 OWNER’S MANUAL This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The manual contains important safety information and instructions which should be read carefully before operating the motorcycle.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN) INFORMATION FOR YOUR CAUTIONS TO DR-Z125/L OWNER MOTORCYCLE This motorcycle is designed for spe- The first 10 hours are the most cific uses in certain types of riding sit- important in the life of your motorcy- uations. Please read this manual cle.
  • Page 4 Indicates a potential hazard that life for your motorcycle. Your autho- could result in death or serious rized Suzuki dealer has experienced injury. technicians that are trained to provide your machine with the best possible ...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ADVICE TO PARENTS CONSUMER INFORMATION CONTROLS FUEL AND ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN) AND INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING RIDING TIPS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING STORAGE PROCEDURE AND MOTORCYCLE CLEANING SPECIFICATIONS INDEX...

  • Page 8: Important Advice To Parents

    IMPORTANT ADVICE TO PARENTS TIPS FOR SUPERVISING THE YOUNG RIDER ..........1-2 GETTING TO KNOW THE DR-Z125/L ..............1-3 STARTING OFF AND STOPPING ..............1-3...
  • Page 9 TIPS FOR SUPERVISING THE IMPORTANT ADVICE TO YOUNG RIDER PARENTS WARNING Your Suzuki DR-Z125/L was designed for use by children as well as adults, Allowing a child to operate this but this owner’s manual is written for motorcycle without adult supervi- the adult who will be supervising the sion can be hazardous.
  • Page 10 GETTING TO KNOW THE DR-Z125/L STARTING OFF AND STOPPING Your child should become completely To help your child develop confidence, familiar with the names and functions he or she should PRACTICE FIRST of all controls. Let the young rider sit...
  • Page 11 Specific additional safety items to be considered when children ride include: • Supervise operation of this motor- cycle AT ALL TIMES. • Do not allow the rider to operate the motorcycle beyond his riding ability. • Use of the motorcycle should be controlled by the parents in rela- tion to the rider’s age (not recom- mended for children under 12...

  • Page 12: Consumer Information

    CONSUMER INFORMATION ACCESSORY USE AND MOTORCYCLE LOADING ......... 2-2 SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS ....2-4 LABELS ....................... 2-5 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ................2-5...

  • Page 13: Accessory Use And Motorcycle Loading

    It is not possible for Suzuki to mounted. test each accessory on the market or • Inspect for proper ground clear- combinations of all the available ance and bank angle.
  • Page 14 • Additional electrical accessories WARNING may overload the existing electri- cal system. Severe overloads may Carrying a passenger or attach- damage the wiring harness or cre- ing cargo to the seat can greatly ate a dangerous situation due to reduce your ability to balance and the loss of electrical power during steer this motorcycle.

  • Page 15: Safe Riding Recommendations For Motorcycle Riders

    SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATIONS FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MOTORCYCLE FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS Your riding skill and your mechanical Motorcycle riding is great fun and an knowledge form the foundation for exciting sport. Motorcycle riding also safe riding practices. We suggest that requires that some extra precautions you practice riding your motorcycle in be taken to ensure the safety of the...

  • Page 16: Labels

    LABELS SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Read and follow all the labels on the The frame and/or engine serial num- motorcycle. Make sure you under- bers are used to register the motorcy- stand all of the labels. Do not remove cle. They are also used to assist your any labels from the motorcycle.

  • Page 18: Controls

    CONTROLS LOCATION OF PARTS ..................3-2 LEFT HANDLEBAR ..................... 3-5 RIGHT HANDLEBAR ..................3-5 FUEL TANK CAP ....................3-6 FUEL VALVE ....................... 3-7 CHOKE LEVER ....................3-8 KICK STARTER LEVER ..................3-8 GEARSHIFT LEVER .................... 3-9 REAR BRAKE PEDAL ..................3-9 SIDE STAND ......................

  • Page 19: Location Of Parts

    CONTROLS LOCATION OF PARTS DR-Z125 DR-Z125L 1 Clutch lever 2 Engine stop switch 3 Front brake fluid reservoir (DR-Z125L) 4 Front brake lever 5 Throttle grip 6 Fuel tank cap...
  • Page 20 DR-Z125 DR-Z125L 7 Fuel valve 8 Choke lever 9 Gearshift lever 0 Side stand...
  • Page 21 DR-Z125 DR-Z125L A Kick starter lever B Rear brake pedal...

  • Page 22: Left Handlebar

    LEFT HANDLEBAR RIGHT HANDLEBAR CLUTCH LEVER 1 FRONT BRAKE LEVER 1 The clutch lever is used for disengag- The front brake is applied by squeez- ing the drive to the rear wheel when ing the brake lever gently toward the starting the engine or shifting trans- throttle grip.

  • Page 23: Fuel Tank Cap

    FUEL TANK CAP  WARNING If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel may overflow when it expands due to engine heat or heating by the sun. Fuel that overflows can catch fire. Stop adding fuel when the fuel level reaches the bottom of the filler neck.

  • Page 24: Fuel Valve

    FUEL VALVE This motorcycle is equipped with a manually operated fuel valve. There FUEL are three positions: “ON”, “RES” and “OFF”. FUEL “OFF” Position Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” posi- tion whenever stopping the engine for more than a few minutes. WARNING “ON”...

  • Page 25: Choke Lever

    CHOKE LEVER KICK STARTER LEVER The carburetor is equipped with a This motorcycle is equipped with a choke system to provide easy starting kick starter located on the right side of when the engine is cold. When start- the engine. The engine may be ing the cold engine, push down the started in any gear, if the clutch is dis- choke lever all the way.

  • Page 26: Gearshift Lever

    GEARSHIFT LEVER REAR BRAKE PEDAL This motorcycle has a 5-speed trans- Depressing the rear brake pedal will mission which operates as shown. To apply the rear brake. shift properly, squeeze the clutch lever and close the throttle at the same time you operate the gearshift lever.

  • Page 27: Side Stand

    Park the motorcycle on firm, level ground whenever possible. If you NOTE: Ask your Suzuki dealer to dis- must park on an incline, aim the pose of the rear suspension unit. front of the motorcycle uphill and...

  • Page 28: Fuel And Engine Oil Recommendations

    FUEL AND ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FUEL OCTANE RATING ..................4-2 OXYGENATED FUEL RECOMMENDATION ............4-2 ENGINE OIL ......................4-3...
  • Page 29 If the sit- those recommended for gasoline. uation is not improved by chang- ing, consult your Suzuki dealer. Use the recommended gasoline. • If pinking or knocking is experi-...
  • Page 30 NOTE: ENGINE OIL • To help minimize air pollution, Suzuki recommends that you use DESCRIPTION oxygenated fuels. Engine life depends on oil amount • Be sure that any oxygenated fuel and quality. Daily oil level checks and recommended periodic changes are two of the most octane ratings.
  • Page 31 SAE Engine Oil Viscosity Energy Conserving If SAE 10W-40 engine oil is not avail- Suzuki does not recommend the use able, select an alternative according “ENERGY CONSERVING” to the following chart. “RESOURCE CONSERVING” oils. Some engine oils which have an API classification of SJ, SL, SM or SN have an “ENERGY CONSERVING”...

  • Page 32: Break-In (Running-In) And Inspection Before Riding

    BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN) AND INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING MAXIMUM THROTTLE OPERATION RECOMMENDATION ......5-2 VARY THE ENGINE SPEED ................5-2 AVOID CONSTANT LOW SPEED ..............5-2 ALLOW THE ENGINE OIL TO CIRCULATE BEFORE RIDING ......5-2 OBSERVE YOUR FIRST AND MOST CRITICAL SERVICE ......5-3 INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING ................
  • Page 33 Do not, mum life and performance from your however, use full throttle for the first new Suzuki. The following guidelines 15 hours. explain proper break-in procedures. ALLOW THE ENGINE OIL TO...
  • Page 34 OBSERVE YOUR FIRST AND MOST INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING CRITICAL SERVICE  WARNING The 5 hours service is the most important service your motorcycle will Failure to inspect your motorcy- receive. During break-in all of the cle before riding and to properly engine components will have worn in maintain your...
  • Page 35 Before riding the motorcycle, be sure WHAT TO to check the following items. Never CHECK FOR: CHECK underestimate importance Steering • Smoothness these checks and perform all of them • No restriction of movement before riding the machine. • No play or looseness Throttle •...

  • Page 36: Riding Tips

    RIDING TIPS STARTING THE ENGINE ..................6-2 STARTING OFF ....................6-3 USING THE TRANSMISSION ................6-5 RIDING ON HILLS ....................6-6 STOPPING AND PARKING ................6-6...

  • Page 37: Starting The Engine

    When a cold Engine is Hard to RIDING TIPS Start: 1. Push down the choke lever all the STARTING THE ENGINE way (full choke position). Before attempting to start the engine, 2. With the throttle grip opened be sure to follow these steps: 1/8, depress the kick starter lever.

  • Page 38: Starting Off

    STARTING OFF  WARNING WARNING Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas that is Carrying a passenger can greatly difficult to detect because it is col- reduce your ability to balance and orless and odorless. Breathing steer this motorcycle. If you carry carbon monoxide can cause death a passenger, you can lose control or severe injury.
  • Page 39 1. Warm up the engine.  WARNING 2. Squeeze the clutch lever and depress the gearshift lever down- If you remove even one hand or ward. foot from the motorcycle, you can 3. Turn the throttle grip toward you. reduce your ability to control the At the same time, release the motorcycle.

  • Page 40: Using The Transmission

    USING THE TRANSMISSION WARNING The transmission is provided to keep the engine operating smoothly in its Downshifting while the motorcycle normal operating speed range. The is leaned over in a corner may gear ratios have been carefully cho- cause rear wheel skid and loss of sen to meet the characteristics of the control.

  • Page 41: Riding On Hills

    RIDING ON HILLS STOPPING AND PARKING • When climbing steep hills, the 1. Twist the throttle grip away from motorcycle may begin to slow yourself to close the throttle com- down and show lack of power. At pletely. this point you should shift to a 2.
  • Page 42 5. Park the motorcycle on a firm, flat WARNING surface. Hard braking on wet, loose, rough,  CAUTION or other slippery surfaces can cause wheel skid and loss of con- A hot muffler can cause severe trol. burns. The muffler will be hot enough to cause burns for some Brake lightly and with care on slip- time after stopping the engine.

  • Page 44: Inspection And Maintenance

    CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN ................7-17 CLUTCH ......................7-18 DRIVE CHAIN ....................7-18 BRAKES ......................7-21 TIRES ......................... 7-27 SPOKE NIPPLE TIGHTNESS ................7-29 SPARK ARRESTER ..................7-30 FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL (DR-Z125L) ............7-31 FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL (DR-Z125) ............7-32 REAR WHEEL REMOVAL ................7-33...

  • Page 45: Maintenance Schedule

    If you are machine as explained in the mainte- not sure how to do any of the jobs, nance section. Your Suzuki dealer ask your Suzuki dealer to do the can provide you with further guide- maintenance. lines. Steering components, suspen-...
  • Page 46 Breathing questions regarding maintenance carbon monoxide can cause death intervals, consult your Suzuki dealer or severe injury. or a qualified mechanic. Never start the engine or let it run indoors or where there is little or no ventilation.
  • Page 47 MAINTENANCE CHART Interval months Item Air cleaner element ( 7-6) – Exhaust pipe bolts and muffler mounting bolts * Valve clearance Spark plug ( 7-9) – Fuel hose ( 7-11) Spark arrester ( 7-30) – – Camshaft drive chain ( 7-17) Engine oil filter (...

  • Page 48: Lubrication Points

    LUBRICATION POINTS Proper lubrication is important for smooth operation and long life of each working part of your motorcycle and also for safe riding. It is a good practice to lubricate the motorcycle after a long rough ride and after get- ting it wet it in the rain or after wash- ing it.

  • Page 49: Air Cleaner

    AIR CLEANER If the elements have become clogged with dust, intake resistance will Failure to inspect the air cleaner increase with a resultant decrease in element frequently if the vehicle is power output and an increase in fuel used in dusty, wet, or muddy con- consumption.
  • Page 50 To remove the air cleaner: 3. Remove the nut 2 and the ele- ment assembly. 1. Remove the bolts. Remove the left side frame cover 1 by unhooking the hook. 4. Separate the polyurethane foam element from the element frame. 2.
  • Page 51 WASHING THE ELEMENT A torn air cleaner element will allow dirt to enter the engine and can damage the engine. Replace the air cleaner element with a new one if it is torn. Care- fully examine the air cleaner ele- ment for tears during cleaning.

  • Page 52: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Failure to position the air cleaner element properly can allow dirt to bypass the air cleaner element. This will cause engine damage. Be sure to properly install the air cleaner element. NOTE: Be careful not to spray water on the air cleaner box when cleaning the motorcycle.
  • Page 53 Use only the rec- Use one of the spark plugs listed or their equivalent. Consult your ommended spark plugs. Suzuki dealer if you are not sure which spark plug is correct for your type of usage. 7-10...

  • Page 54: Fuel Hose

    INSTALLATION FUEL HOSE Improper installation of the spark plug can damage your motorcycle. An overly-tight or cross-threaded spark plug will damage the alumi- num threads of the cylinder head. Carefully turn the spark plug by hand into the threads. If the spark plug is new, tighten it with a Inspect the fuel hose for damage and wrench about 1/2 turn past finger...

  • Page 55: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL Long engine life depends much on the selection of a quality oil and the Operating the motorcycle with too periodic changing of the oil. Daily oil little or too much oil can damage level checks and periodic changes the engine.
  • Page 56 ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE  WARNING The oil should be changed when the engine is hot so that the oil will drain Children and pets may be harmed thoroughly from the engine. The pro- by swallowing new or used oil. cedure is as follows: Repeated, prolonged contact with used engine oil may cause skin...
  • Page 57 Failure to use an oil filter with the nut securely, but do not over- correct design can damage your tighten them. motorcycle’s engine. Be sure to use a genuine Suzuki oil filter or an equivalent one designed for your motorcycle. 7-14...
  • Page 58 US/Imp.qt) of oil will be required when changing oil only without replacing the oil filter. Engine damage may occur if you use oil that does not meet Suzuki’s specifications. Be sure to use the oil specified in the FUEL AND ENGINE OIL REC- OMMENDATIONS section. 7-15...

  • Page 59: Carburetor

    0.16 in) play. To adjust the idle speed properly, you need a tachometer. If you do not have one, ask your Suzuki dealer or a qualified mechanic to perform this adjustment. 1. Start up the engine and let the 1. Loosen the lock nut 1.

  • Page 60: Camshaft Drive Chain

    THROTTLE CABLE BOOTS CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN The chain for driving the camshaft must be adjusted properly to avoid unnecessary wear and excessive noise. A chain tensioner is provided and should be adjusted in the follow- ing manner. The throttle cable has a boots. Check that the boots are fit securely.

  • Page 61: Clutch

    If you find anything wrong with the drive chain condition or adjustment, correct the problem if you know how. If necessary, consult your authorized 1. Loosen the lock nut 1 and turn in Suzuki dealer qualified adjuster 2 as far as it will go. mechanic.
  • Page 62 5. Lubricate with a motorcycle drive If you find any of these problems with chain lubricant or high viscosity oil your sprocket, consult your authorized (#80 – 90). Suzuki dealer qualified 6. Lubricate both front and back mechanic. plates of the drive chain.
  • Page 63 DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT To adjust the drive chain, follow the procedure below: 35 – 45 mm (1.4 – 1.8 in) Adjust the drive chain slack in the fol- lowing manner until it has 35 – 45 mm (1.4 – 1.8 in) of slack at the mid point between the chain buffer and the rear 1.

  • Page 64: Brakes

    5. Check the wear of the disk brake pads. BRAKE HOSE INSPECTION Inspect the brake hoses and hose joints for cracks, damage or brake fluid leakage. If any defects are found, ask your Suzuki dealer to replace the brake hose with a new one. 7-21...
  • Page 65  WARNING Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swallowed, and harmful if it comes in contact with skin or eyes. Solu- tion can be poisonous to animals. If brake fluid is swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Immediately con- tact a poison control center or a physician.
  • Page 66 If you need to replace brake pads, have your Suzuki dealer do this work. Inspect and maintain the brake pads as recommended.  WARNING If you ride this motorcycle after...
  • Page 67 NOTE: Do not squeeze the brake FRONT BRAKE LEVER PLAY lever when the pads are not in their ADJUSTMENT (DR-Z125) positions. It is difficult to push the pis- Front brake cable play should be 15 – tons back and brake fluid leakage 25 mm (0.6 –...
  • Page 68 FRONT BRAKE LEVER PLAY BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (DR-Z125L) ADJUSTMENT An incorrectly adjusted brake pedal may force brake shoes to rub against the drum at all times, causing damage to the shoes and drum. Follow the steps in this section to adjust the brake pedal properly.
  • Page 69 BRAKE LINING WEAR LIMIT The motorcycle is equipped with a brake lining wear limit indicator on the front (DR-Z125) and rear brakes. To check wear of the brake lining, per- form the following: Index mark 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in)

  • Page 70: Tires

    • Replace a tire when worn to the Inspect brake shoe wear before specified limit, or if you find each use. Ask your Suzuki dealer damage such as cuts or cracks. or a qualified mechanic to replace • Always use the size and type of brake shoes if the shoes are worn tires specified in this owner’s...
  • Page 71 If you use a tire of different size or type, vehicle handling may be adversely affected, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. DR-Z125 Front 70/100-17 40M Rear 90/100-14 49M DR-Z125L...

  • Page 72: Spoke Nipple Tightness

    • Ask your Suzuki dealer or a qualified mechanic to perform tire repair and replacement because proper tools and expe- rience are required.

  • Page 73: Spark Arrester

    SPARK ARRESTER The muffler has a spark arrester which must be periodically cleaned to maintain good efficiency. At the inter- vals shown in the maintenance chart, clean the spark arrester as follows.  CAUTION A hot muffler can burn you. The muffler will be hot enough to burn 1.

  • Page 74: Front Wheel Removal (Dr-Z125L)

    If you do not have a torque wrench or do not know how to use one, ask your authorized Suzuki dealer to 4. Draw out the axle. check the bolts and nuts. 5. Slide the front wheel forward.

  • Page 75: Front Wheel Removal (Dr-Z125)

    If you do not have a torque wrench or do not know how to use one, ask your authorized Suzuki dealer to check the bolts and nuts. Front axle nut tightening torque: 42 N·m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.5 lbf-ft) 2.

  • Page 76: Rear Wheel Removal

    REAR WHEEL REMOVAL 1. Place the motorcycle on the side stand. 6. Remove the bolts and the chain cover. 2. Remove the rear brake adjusting nut 1. 3. Loosen the right and left chain adjuster nuts 2. 4. Remove the axle nut. ...
  • Page 77 • Torque bolts and nuts to the proper specifications. If you are not sure of the proper proce- dure, have your authorized Suzuki dealer or a qualified mechanic do this. Rear axle nut tightening torque: 54 N·m (5.4 kgf-m, 39.0 lbf-ft)

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING FUEL SUPPLY CHECK ..................8-2 IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK ................8-3...
  • Page 79 • Do not smoke. If you are not sure about the • Wipe up spills immediately. proper action, consult your Suzuki • Avoid breathing fuel vapor. dealer about the problem. • Keep children and pets away. • Dispose of drained fuel prop- erly.
  • Page 80 NOTE: It is best to consult your Suzuki dealer before attempting to troubleshoot any problem. If the machine is still within the warranty, then the Suzuki dealer should defi- nitely be consulted before any repairs are attempted on the machine by yourself. Tampering with the machine 2.

  • Page 82: Storage Procedure And Motorcycle Cleaning

    STORAGE PROCEDURE AND MOTORCYCLE CLEANING STORAGE PROCEDURE ..................9-2 PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO SERVICE ..........9-3 CORROSION PREVENTION ................9-4 MOTORCYCLE CLEANING ................9-5 INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING ............... 9-7...

  • Page 83: Storage Procedure

    For this reason, burned or poisoned when han- Suzuki recommends that you trust dling fuel. this maintenance work to your Suzuki dealer. If you need to service the When draining the fuel: machine for storage yourself, follow •...

  • Page 84: Procedure For Returning To Service

    ENGINE PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO 1. Pour one tablespoon of motor oil SERVICE into the spark plug hole. Reinstall • Clean the entire motorcycle. the spark plug and crank the • Remove the spark plug. Turn the engine a few times. engine a few times.

  • Page 85: Corrosion Prevention

    Important Information About If the chips or scratches have Corrosion gone through to the bare metal, Common causes of corrosion have a Suzuki dealer make the • Accumulation of road salt, dirt, repair. moisture, or chemicals in hard-to- •...

  • Page 86: Motorcycle Cleaning

    MOTORCYCLE CLEANING 3. Once the dirt has been completely removed, rinse off the detergent with plenty of water. WASHING THE MOTORCYCLE When washing the motorcycle, follow NOTE: The detergent used to wash the instruction below: the motorcycle can negatively affect 1.
  • Page 87 PLASTIC PARTS WAXING THE MOTORCYCLE Plastic parts are easy to be damaged. After washing the motorcycle, waxing When such part is cleaned, wash it and polishing are recommended to using water after cleaning it using further protect and beautify the paint. neutral detergent or soapy water, and •...

  • Page 88: Inspection After Cleaning

    INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING For extended life of your motorcycle, lubricate it according to the “LUBRI- CATION POINTS” section.  WARNING Operating the motorcycle with wet brakes can be hazardous. Wet brakes may not provide as much stopping power as dry brakes. This could lead to an accident.

  • Page 89: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS AND CURB MASS Overall length ..........1835 mm (72.2 in) 1885 mm (74.2 in) ... DR-Z125L Overall width............ 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall height ..........1085 mm (42.7 in) 1110 mm (43.7 in) ... DR-Z125L Wheelbase ............1245 mm (49.0 in) 1270 mm (50.0 in) ...
  • Page 90 CHASSIS Front suspension ..........Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped Rear suspension ..........Link type, coil spring, oil damped Front suspension stroke ........180 mm (7.1 in) Rear wheel travel..........160 mm (6.3 in) 170 mm (6.7 in) ... DR-Z125L Caster..............28° 27° 30’ ... DR-Z125L Trail..............88 mm (3.46 in) 99 mm (3.90 in) ...
  • Page 91 ACCESSORY USE AND GEARSHIFT LEVER ....... 3-9 MOTORCYCLE LOADING ....2-2 GETTING TO KNOW AIR CLEANER......... 7-6 THE DR-Z125/L ....... 1-3 ALLOW THE ENGINE OIL TO CIRCULATE BEFORE RIDING ..5-2 AVOID CONSTANT IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK ... 8-3 LOW SPEED ........5-2 INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING ........
  • Page 92 PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO TIPS FOR SUPERVISING SERVICE ......... 9-3 THE YOUNG RIDER ....... 1-2 TIRES ..........7-27 REAR BRAKE PEDAL..... 3-9 REAR SUSPENSION ....3-10 USING THE TRANSMISSION..6-5 REAR WHEEL REMOVAL .... 7-33 RIDING ON HILLS......6-6 RIGHT HANDLEBAR....... 3-5 VARY THE ENGINE SPEED...

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