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16
SERVICE
WORK
ON
THE
ENGINE
75
Danger
Danger
of
poisoning
Exhaust
gases
are
toxic
and
inhaling
them
may
result
in
unconsciousness
and/or
death.
–
When
running
the
engine,
always
make
sure
there
is
sufficient
ventila-
tion,
and
do
not
start
or
run
the
engine
in
an
enclosed
space
without
an
effective
exhaust
extraction
system.
–
Start
the
engine
and
check
that
it
is
oil-tight.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
4
Table of Contents
4
1 Means of Representation
6
Symbols Used
6
Formats Used
6
2 Safety Advice
7
Use Definition - Intended Use
7
Degrees of Risk and Symbols
7
Tampering Warning
7
Safe Operation
7
Protective Clothing
8
Work Rules
8
Environment
8
Owner's Manual
8
3 Important Notes
9
Guarantee, Warranty
9
Operating and Auxiliary Substances
9
Spare Parts, Accessories
9
Service
9
Figures
9
Customer Service
9
4 View of Vehicle
10
View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)
10
View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)
11
5 Serial Numbers
12
Chassis Number
12
Type Label
12
Engine Number
12
Fork Part Number
12
Shock Absorber Part Number
12
6 Controls
13
Clutch Lever
13
Hand Brake Lever
13
Throttle Grip
13
Kill Switch
13
Opening the Filler Cap
13
Closing the Filler Cap
14
Fuel Tap
14
Choke
15
Shift Lever
15
Kick Starter
15
Foot Brake Lever
15
Plug-In Stand
16
7 Preparing for Use
17
Advice on First Use
17
Running in the Engine
18
Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions
18
Preparing for Rides on Dry Sand
19
Preparing for Rides on Wet Sand
19
Preparing for Rides on Wet and Muddy Surfaces
20
Preparing for Rides at High Temperature and Slow Speed
20
Preparing for Riding at Low Temperatures or in Snow
21
8 Riding Instructions
22
Checks and Maintenance Work When Preparing for Use
22
Starting
22
Starting off
23
Shifting, Riding
23
Applying the Brakes
23
Stopping, Parking
24
Transport
24
Refueling
25
9 Service Schedule
26
Service Work (as Additional Order)
27
10 Tuning the Chassis
28
Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight
28
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
28
Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
28
Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
29
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber
29
Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded
30
Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber
30
Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber
30
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber
31
Adjusting the Riding Sag
31
Absorber X
31
Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork
32
Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork
32
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork
32
Handlebar Position
33
Adjusting the Handlebar Position
33
11 Service Work on the Chassis
34
Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand
34
Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand
34
Bleeding the Fork Legs
34
Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs
35
Removing the Fork Legs
35
Installing the Fork Legs
36
Removing the Fork Protector
36
Installing the Fork Protector
37
Removing the Lower Triple Clamp
37
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp
38
Checking the Play of the Steering Head Bearing
40
Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing
40
Greasing the Steering Head Bearing
41
Removing the Start Number Plate
41
Installing the Start Number Plate
41
Removing the Front Fender
41
Installing the Front Fender
41
Removing the Shock Absorber
42
Installing the Shock Absorber
42
Removing the Seat
42
Mounting the Seat
42
Removing the Air Filter Box Lid
43
Installing the Air Filter Box Lid
43
Removing the Air Filter
43
Installing the Air Filter
44
Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box
44
Sealing the Air Filter Box
45
Removing the Main Silencer
45
Installing the Main Silencer
45
Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer
45
Removing the Fuel Tank
46
Installing the Fuel Tank
47
Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation
47
Cleaning the Chain
47
Checking the Chain Tension
48
Adjusting the Chain Tension
48
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide
49
Adjusting the Chain Guide
51
Checking the Frame
51
Checking the Swingarm
51
Checking the Routing of the Throttle Cable
51
Checking the Rubber Grip
52
Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip
52
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever
52
Checking the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch
53
Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch
53
Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
53
12 Brake System
55
Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever
55
Adjusting the Free Travel of the Handbrake Lever
55
Checking the Brake Discs
55
Checking Front Brake Fluid Level
56
Adding Front Brake Fluid
56
Checking the Front Brake Linings
57
Changing the Front Brake Linings
57
Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever
59
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever
59
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level
60
Adding Rear Brake Fluid
60
Checking the Rear Brake Linings
61
Changing the Rear Brake Linings
62
13 Wheels, Tires
64
Removing the Front Wheel
64
Installing the Front Wheel
64
Removing the Rear Wheel
65
Installing the Rear Wheel
65
Checking the Tire Condition
66
Checking the Tire Air Pressure
67
Checking the Spoke Tension
67
14 Cooling System
68
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level
68
Checking the Coolant Level
68
Draining the Coolant
69
Refilling Coolant
69
15 Tuning the Engine
71
Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable
71
Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable
71
Carburetor - Idle
72
Carburetor - Adjusting Idle Speed
72
Emptying the Carburetor Float Chamber
73
Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever
74
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever
74
16 Service Work on the Engine
75
Checking the Gear Oil Level
75
Changing the Gear Oil
75
Draining the Gear Oil
75
Filling up with Gear Oil
76
Adding Gear Oil
76
17 Cleaning, Care
78
Cleaning the Motorcycle
78
18 Storage
79
Preparing for Use after Storage
79
19 Troubleshooting
80
20 Technical Data
82
Engine
82
Engine Tightening Torques
82
Specifications
82
Carburetor
83
Carburetor Tuning
84
Capacities
85
Chassis
85
Coolant
85
Fuel
85
Gear Oil
85
Fork
86
Shock Absorber
86
Tires
86
Chassis Tightening Torques
87
21 Substances
88
22 Auxiliary Substances
90
23 Standards
92
Index
93
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Brand
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Model
85 SX 17/14
Category
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Language
English
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