SF50B Prima 50
SF50B Prima 50
cycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold or oth-
erwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The manual con-
tains important safety information and instructions which should
be read carefully before operating the motorcycle.
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FOREWORD
THANK YOU for choosing Hyosung All information, illustrations photographs
motorcycle. We at Hyosung have and specifications contained in this manual
designed, tested and produced this motor- are based on the latest product information
cycle using the most modern technology available at the time of publication. Due to
available to provide you with much happy, improvements or other changes, there may
enjoyable, safe riding. Motorcycling is one of be some discrepancies in this manual.
the most exhilarating sports and insure your Hyosung reserves the right to make
riding enjoyment, you should become thor- changes at any time.
oughly familiar with the information present-
ed in this Owner’s Manual before riding the Please note that this manual applies to all
motorcycle. specifications for all respective destinations
and explains all equipments. Therefore,
The proper care and maintenance that your model may have different standard
your motorcycle requires are outlined in this features than shown in this manual.
manual.
By following these instructions explicitly
you will insure a long trouble-free operating HYOSUNG MOTORS & MACHINERY INC.
life for your motorcycle. Your Hyosung
dealer has experienced technicians that are
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trained to provide your machine with the
best possible service with the right tools and
equipment.
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IMPORTANT WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE
BREAK-IN INFORMATION FOR Please read this manual and follow its
YOUR MOTORCYCLE instructions carefully. To emphasize special
information the words WARNING ,
The first 1,600km(1,000miles) are the CAUTION and NOTE
most important in the life of your motorcycle.
Proper break-in operation during this time
will help ensure maximum life and perfor-
mance from your new motorcycle.
WARNING
Hyosung parts are manufactured of high The personal safety of the rider may be
quality materials, and manufactured parts involved. Disregarding this information
are finished to close tolerances. Proper could result in injury to the rider.
break-in operation allows the machined sur-
faces to polish each other and mate
smoothly.
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WARNING
Noise Control System(muffler assembly)
MAINTENANCE:
The exhaust system of this motorcycle requires no periodic maintenance.
The engine should be adjusted to the manufacture s specifications and the
spark plug should be kept in good condition. Running the engine with
incorrectly operating spark plug or misadjusted carburetor may cause per-
manent damage to the catalyst and to the noise control system.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION WARNING
Before each use, perform daily
SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATION inspections with the rider. Specific
FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS items to check are listed in the
INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING sec-
Motorcycle riding is great fun and an excit- tion on page 33 of this owner s man-
ing sport. Motorcycle riding also requires ual.
that some extra precautions be taken to Make sure the rider wears a helmet,
ensure the safety of the rider and passen- eye protection, and protective cloth-
ger. These precautions are : ing (gloves, leather or heavy cloth
pants, long sleeved shirt or jacket,
boots).
WARNING Permit use only by dual rider. This
motorcycle is designed for use only
Before first use of the read by dual rider.
this owner s manual carefully to Do not permit anyone to operate the
become familiar with the under the influence of alco-
s features, and safety and hol or other drugs caused by damage
maintenance requirements. Review to the motorcycle or altered handling
all instructions, requirements and characteristics.
warnings with the riders. Keep the Observe periodic maintenance
owner s manual in the personal trunk requirements your authorized
located under the seat. HYOSUNG dealer is trained and
Before the rider s first use of the equipped to perform this service.
, make sure that he / she Drain gasoline from the fuel tank and
is familiar with the location and oper- carburetor prior to transporting the
ation of all controls, and has been .
instructed in the proper operation of Caution the rider and others near the
the motorcycle. not to get close to or
For first use of the , find touch any moving parts or any heat-
a level, open area for the rider to use ed areas such as the engine and
to become familiar with the operation exhaust system.
of controls and the operating and Do not make any modifications to
handling characteristics of the the .
. Modifications may make the motor-
cycle unsafe or illegal in your state.
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WARNING WARNING
Do not run the engine indoors or Always open the throttle gradually to
where there is little or no ventilation. prevent front wheel lifting. Failure to
Exhaust gases contain carbon observe this precaution may result in
monoxide, a potentially lethal gas that loss of control and an accident.
is colorless and odorless.
Never leave the motorcycle running
while unattended, even for a short
time. CAUTION
WHEN KEEPING FOR LONG PERIOD :
1. Supply the enough fuel in the fuel
tank.
WARNING 2. Do drain wholly the fuel in the carbu-
Removing your hands from the handle- retor.
bars or feet from the footrests during 3. Remove the battery from the motorcy-
operation can be hazardous. If you cle.
remove even one hand or foot from the
motorcycle, you can reduce your ability
to control the motorcycle.
Always keep both hands on the handle- CAUTION
bars and both feet on the footrests of The trunk could be heated. Don t
your motorcycle during operation. keep anything that doesn t endure
heat.
Don t keep the fragile.
Check if it is locked.
The unlocking of trunk could cause
serious accident.
Don t allow water to get inside the
trunk or it could damage.
Don t keep the valuables in the trunk
when leaving unattended.
Loading limit of helmet holder
: 1.5 (3.3 lbs)
Loading limit of personal trunk
: 10 (22.1 lbs)
Loading limit of rear carrier
: 5 (11.0 lbs)
Exceed loading limit may result in
injury caused by damage to the vehi-
cle or altered handling characteris-
tics.
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FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH
WARNING THE MOTORCYCLE
Do not operate the ignition switch in the
(OFF) or (LOCK) position WARNING
while driving at one s pleasure. Your riding skill and mechanical knowl-
edge from the foundation for safe riding
practices.
We suggest that you practice riding
your motorcycle in a non-traffic situation
WEAR A HELMET until you are thoroughly familiar with
your machine and its controls.
WARNING Remember practice makes perfect.
Motorcycle safety equipment starts with
a quality safety helmet. One of the most
serious injuries that can happen is a KNOW YOUR LIMITS
head injury. ALWAYS wear a properly
approved helmet. You should also wear
a suitable eye protection.
WARNING
Ride within the boundaries of your own
skill at all times. Knowing these limits
RIDING APPAREL and staying within them will help you to
avoid accidents.
WARNING
Loose fancy clothing can be uncomfort-
able and unsafe in terms of riding your BE EXTRA SAFETY CONSCIOUS
motorcycle. ON BAD WEATHER DAYS
Choose good quality motorcycle riding
apparel in terms of riding your motorcy- WARNING
cle. Riding on bad weather days, especially
wet ones, requires extra caution.
Braking distances double on a rainy
INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING day. Stay off of the painted surface
marks, manhole covers and greasy
WARNING appearing areas as they can be espe-
cially slippery.
Review thoroughly the instructions in Use extreme caution at railway cross-
the INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING ings and on metal gratings and bridges.
section of this manual. Do not forget to Whenever you have a doubt about road
perform an entire safety inspection to condition, slow down!
ensure the safety of the rider and its
passenger.
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the load does not interfere with the
operation of the suspension, steering
or other control operations.
3. Accessories fitted to the handlebars or
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION AND the front fork area can create serious
PRECAUTION SAFETY TIPS stability problems. This extra weight will
cause the motorcycle to be less
There are a great variety of accessories responsive to your steering control.
available to Hyosung owners. Hyosung The weight may also cause oscillations
can not have direct control over the quality in the front end and lead to instability
or suitability of accessories you may wish to problems. Accessories added to the
purchase except genuine parts. machine should be as light as possible
The addition of unsuitable accessories and kept to a minimum.
can lead to unsafe operating conditions. It 4. The motorcycle may be affected by a
is not possible for Hyosung to test each lifting condition or by an instability in
accessory on the market or combinations cross winds or when being passed or
of all the available accessories, however, passing large vehicles. Improperly
your dealer can assist you in selecting qual- mounted or poorly designed acces-
ity accessories and installing them correct- sories can result in an unsafe riding
ly. condition, therefore caution should be
used when selecting and installing all
Use extreme caution when selecting and accessories.
installing the accessories for your 5. Certain accessories displace the rider
Hyosung. We have developed some gen- from his or her normal riding position.
eral guidelines which will aid you when This limits the freedom of movement of
deciding whether, and how to equip your the rider and may limit his or her control
motorcycle. ability.
6. Additional electrical accessories may
1. In case that additional weight or aero- damage the existing electrical system.
dynamic affecting accessories are Severe overloads may damage the
installed, they should be mounted as wiring harness or create a dangerous
low as possible, as close to the motor- situation due to the loss of electrical
cycle and as near the center of gravity power during the operation of the
as is feasible. The mounting brackets motorcycle.
and other attachment hardware should
be carefully checked to ensure that it When carrying a load on the motorcycle,
provides for a rigid, nonmovable mount it as low as possible and as close as
mount. Weak mounts can allow the possible to the machine. An improperly
shifting of the weight and create a dan- mounted load can create a high center of
gerous, unstable condition. gravity which is very dangerous and makes
2. Inspect for proper ground clearance the motorcycle difficult to handle. The size
and bank angle. An improperly mount- of the load can also affect the aerody-
ed load could critically reduce these namics and handling of the motorcycle.
two safety factors. Also determine that
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Balance the load between the left and
right side of the motorcycle and fasten it
securely.
WARNING
Modification of the motorcycle, or
removal of original equipment may ren-
der the vehicle unsafe or illegal.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
4. CONTROLS 17
IGNITION SWITCH
IGNITION KEY
INSTRUMENT PANEL
LEFT HANDLE SWITCH
RIGHT HANDLE SWITCH
5. HOW TO USE 21
HOW TO USE THE HELMET HOLDER
HOW TO OPEN THE SEAT
HOW TO USE THE PERSONAL TRUNK
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8. BREAK-IN 31
11. LABEL 53
12. SPECIFICATIONS 54
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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Frame number :
FUEL
CAUTION
Spilling gasoline can damage the paint-
ed surfaces.
Be careful not to spill any fuel when fill-
ing the fuel tank.
Wipe spilled gasoline up immediately.
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ENGINE OIL
TRANSMISSION OIL
WARNING
Don t mix the unrecommended oil. It
could damage the engine.
When refilling the oil, don t allow the
dust to get inside.
Mop the oil spilt.
Don t put the patch on the filler cap. It
could disturb the oil to be provided
and damage the engine.
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NAMES OF EACH PARTS
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Rear carrier
Oil tank
Fuel tank cover
Muffler
N O T E
means the invisable parts.
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Personal trunk Kick starter lever
Seat lock Center stand
Battery & Fuse Side stand
Air cleaner Helmet holder
N O T E
means the invisable parts.
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LOCK POSITION
CONTROLS To lock the steering, turn the handlebar
all the way to the left. Turn the key to the
(OFF) position and push down it to
IGNITION SWITCH the (LOCK) position and remove the
key.
All electrical circuits are disconnected.
WARNING
Turning the ignition switch to the
(OFF) or (LOCK) position while the
motorcycle is moving can be haz-
LOCK ardous. Moving the motorcycle while
KEY the steering is locked can be hazardous.
You could lose your balance and fall, or
you could drop the motorcycle.
The ignition switch has three positions:
Stop the motorcycle and place it on the
OFF POSITION side stand if equipped before locking
All electrical circuits are cut off. the steering. Never attempt to move the
The engine will not start. The key can be motorcycle when the steering is locked.
removed.
ON POSITION
The ignition circuit is completed and the
engine can now start. The key cannot be IGNITION KEY
removed from the ignition switch in this
position. comes equipped with a pair of
identical ignition keys. Keep the spare key
in a safe place.
STEERING
KEY
LOCK
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TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LAMP
INSTRUMENT PANEL When the turn signal are being operated
either to the right or to the left, the indica-
tor will flash at the same time.
FUEL GAUGE
It indicates the remaining fuel amount in
the fuel tank.
ODOMETER The F (Full) mark indicates the fuel tank
The odometer registers the total distance is full.
that the motorcycle has been ridden. The E (Empty) mark indicates the fuel
tank is empty or nearly so. (the remaining
SPEEDOMETER fuel is 1.0 at the E (Empty) mark, the
The speedometer indicates the road fuel tank capacity is 4.3 )
speed in kilometers per hour and miles per Fill the fuel tank before E (Empty) mark.
hour.
CAUTION
OIL INDICATOR LAMP
When the engine oil level in the tank The fuel gauge indicates the remaining
amount whenever the ignition switch is
becomes too low requiring HYPOL OIL
(ON) or (OFF).
refilling, the indicator will light. When the oil
For checking the remaining amount of
indicator lamp turns on, the remaining
fuel, put the motorcycles on the center
amount of oil has become approximately
stand and set the ignition switch
0.23
(ON).
CAUTION
The lock of Engine oil could cause seri-
ous damages on the Engine.
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
LEFT HANDLE SWITCH Using when left, right turn or change
direction.
CAUTION
Always use the turn signals when you
HORN SWITCH intend to change lanes or make a turn.
Press the switch to operate the horn. Always be sure to turn the turn signal
switch to the OFF position after com-
REAR BRAKE LEVER pleting the turn or lane change.
The rear brake is applied by squeezing
the brake lever gently toward the handle
DIMMER SWITCH
grip.
Rear brake be anxious about motorcycle Change the direction of head lamp light.
falling down when braking suddenly. The
: The head lamp high beam
brake lamp will come on when the lever is
come on.
squeezed.
The high beam indicator lamp
also comes on.
WARNING : The head lamp low beam
come on.
Apply the brake lightly and with great
care on slippery surfaces to avoid
skidding. WARNING
Set the dimmer switch when other
vehicle is running in front or against.
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FRONT BRAKE LEVER
RIGHT HANDLE SWITCH The front brake is applied by squeezing
the brake lever gently toward the throttle
grip.
Front brake be anxious about motorcycle
falling down when braking suddenly as disk
brake system. The brake lamp will come on
when the lever is squeezed.
WARNING
Apply the brake lightly and with great
care on slippery surfaces to avoid skid-
ding.
LIGHT SWITCH
Position : The head lamp, meter
lamp and tail lamp come on. If
not start engine, do not come on. THROTTLE GRIP
Engine speed is controlled by position of
Position : The head lamp, meter the throttle grip. Turn it toward you to
lamp and tail lamp go off. increase engine speed. Turn it away from
you to decrease the engine speed.
WARNING
Avoid turning the throttle grip during
brakes.
STARTER SWITCH
Use this switch to operate the starting
motor.
With the ignition switch in the (ON)
position, push the starter switch to start the
engine.
N O T E
If the front or rear brake lever is not
squeezed, the starting motor will not
rotate.
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CAUTION HOW TO USE
Do not engage the starting motor for
more than five seconds at a time as it HOW TO USE THE HELMET
may overheat the wiring harness and
HOLDER
starting motor.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel supply and igin- When keep a helmet temporally, use the
tion system. helmet holder following the illustration
(Refer for Page 51) below.
N O T E
Loading limit of helmet holder
: 1.5 (3.3 lbs)
WARNING
Exceed loading limit may result in injury
caused by damage to the vehicle or
altered handling characteristics.
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HOW TO OPEN THE SEAT HOW TO USE THE PERSONAL TRUNK
You can use the PERSONAL TRUNK after Keep the owner s manual or maintenance
opening the seat. manual in the personal trunk.
Put the helmet as shown in the picture.
N O T E
Loading limit of personal trunk
: 10kg (22.1 lbs)
Loading limit of rear carrier
: 5kg (11.0 lbs)
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GASOLINE AND ENGINE OIL WARNING
When refueling, always shut the
HOW TO PROVIDE THE GASOLINE engine off and turn the ignition
key to the (OFF) position.
Never refuel near an open flame.
1. Insert the ignition key into the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop
cover lock located a rear of the right foot- adding fuel when the fuel level
board and turn it clockwise. reaches the bottom of the filler
2. Open the fuel tank cover. neck. If you fill the tank beyond
3. Turn the fuel tank cap counterclockwise. this level, fuel may overflow when
4. Fill the fuel tank and turn the cap colck- it expands due to engine heat or
wise tightly. heating by the sun.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
toxic. Always observe the following pre-
cautions when refueling your
.
Never permit motorcycle refueling by
anyone other than an adult.
Refuel in a well ventilated area.
Make sure the engine is off and
avoid spilling fuel on a hot engine.
Do not smoke, and make sure there
are no open flames or sparks in the
area.
Avoid prolonged contact with skin
and breathing of gasoline vapors.
Keep children and pets away during
refueling.
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HOW TO SUPPLY THE ENGINE OIL WARNING
1. Hold the motorcycle vertically with the New and used oil and solvent can be
center stand. hazardous. Children and pets may be
2. Open the seat and oil tank cap. harmed by swallowing new or used
3. Fill the engine oil. engine oil or solvent. Continuous con-
(Use the recommended oil) tact with used engine oil has been found
4. Tighten the oil tank cap tightly. to cause skin cancer in laboratory ani-
5. Close the seat. mals. Brief contact with used oil or sol-
6. Confirm the seat lock. vent may irritate skin.
WARNING
Never operate the motorcycle without
an adequate amount of oil, if the engine
runs out of oil, it can stop suddenly,
causing injury and/or severe mechanical
damage.
CAUTION
Don t mix the unrecommended
oil. It could damage the engine.
When refilling the oil tank, Don t
allow the dust to get inside.
Mop the oil spilt.
Don t put the patch on the cap. It
could disturb the oil to be provid-
ed and damage the engine.
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Squeeze the rear brake lever.
THE PROPER OPERATIONS
Before riding
Check how much the engine oil
and gasoline is left.
Put the motorcycle on the center
stand. CAUTION
If the front or rear brake lever is not
CAUTION squeezed, the starting motor will not
rotate.
Inspect every day once before riding
the motorcycle.
Push the starter switch without
turning the throttle grip.
Set the ignition switch ON
NITION
PUSH
CAUTION
Take off the starter switch right after
started.
Do not engage the starting motor for
more than five seconds at a time as it
may overheat the wiring harness and
starting motor.
If the engine does not start after sev-
eral attempts, check the fuel supply
and igintion system.
(Refer for Page 51)
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When it doesn t start after several trial, It is not started easily in the cases as
turn the throttle grip to ~ position. follows.
1 It has been long since you started the
motorcycle.
2 There was no gasoline left.
In this case 1, 2 , push the starter
switch longer without turning the throttle
grip.
WARNING
Don t idle it indoor where there is lit-
CAUTION tle or no ventilation available.
When started, return the throttle grip. The exhaust gas including carbon
monoxide is extremely poisonous.
WARNING
Start using by the kick starter
Running the engine indoors or in a
lever
garage can be hazardous.
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, You can start using by the kick starter
a gas that is colorless and odorless and lever when there is some problem in bat-
can cause death or severe injury. tery.
Only run the engine outdoors where Put the motorcycle on the center
there is a fresh air. stand.
Set the ignition switch ON
Press forcefully the kick starter lever.
CAUTION
Running the engine too long without rid-
ing may cause the engine to overheat.
Overheating can result in damage to
internal engine components and discol-
oration of exhaust pipes.
Shut the engine off if you cannot begin
your ride promptly.
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Ride on
CAUTION Gripping the lever with both hands, be seat-
When started, return the kick starter ed on from leftside of the motorcycle.
lever. Put the left foot on the earth and fasten the
rear brake lever.
STARTING OFF
CAUTION
Don t let the engine run excessively
before riding.
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Start off
Take off the rear brake lever and turn the WARNING
throttle grip slowly, the motorcycle will start Sudden side winds, which can occur
moving forward. when being passed by large vehicles, at
tunnel exits or in hilly areas, can upset
your control.
Reduce your speed and be alert to side
winds.
WARNING
When turned the throttle grip excessive-
ly, it will make quick start which is dan-
gerous.
WARNING WARNING
Riding this motorcycle at excessive Do not operate the ignition switch of its
speed increases your chances of losing (OFF) or (LOCK) position
control of the motorcycle. while driving at one s pleasure.
This may result in an accident.
Always ride within the limits of your
skills, your motorcycle, and the riding
conditions.
WARNING
Removing your hands from the handle-
bars or feet from the footrests during
operation can be hazardous. If you
remove even one hand or foot from the
motorcycle, you can reduce your ability You can adjust the speeds with the throttle
to control the motorcycle. grip.
Always keep both hands on the handle-
bars and both feet on the footrests of Turning - - - - Get faster
your motorcycle during operation. Returning - - - Get slower
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Pay much more attention to dri-
OPERATING THE BRAKE ving when rains or snows.
When the brake doesn t work normal-
Apply the front and rear brakes at the ly, keep low speeds and apply the
sametime. brake lightly until smoothly operated.
WARNING
Using either front or rear brake is dan-
gerous and can cause skidding and loss
of control.
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STOPPING AND PARKING WARNING
Hard braking while turning may cause
Turn on the turn signal lamp and wheel skid and loss of control.
return the throttle grip.
Brake before you begin to turn.
When completely stopped, turn
off the turn signal lamp. Set the
key OFF position. WARNING
Hard braking on wet, loose, rough, or
other slippery surfaces can cause wheel
skid and loss of control.
WARNING
Following another vehicle too closely
can lead to a collision. As vehicle
speeds increase, stopping distance
Put the motorcycle on the center increases progressively.
stand.
Be sure you have a safe stopping dis-
tance between you and the vehicle in
front of you.
WARNING
A hot muffler can burn you. The muffler
CAUTION will be hot enough to burn you for some
time after stopping the engine.
Don t park the motorcycle on the slip-
pery or tilted surface. Park the motorcycle where pedestrians
or children are not likely to touch the
muffler.
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BREAKING IN THE NEW TIRES
BREAK-IN New tires need proper break-in to assure
maximum p e r f o r m a n c e , just as the
The opening explains how important engine does.
proper break-in is to achieve maximum life Wear in the tread surface by gradually
and performance from your new Hyosung. increasing your cornering lean angles
The following guidelines explain proper over the first 160km(100miles) before
break-in procedures. attempting maximum performance. Avoid
hard acceleration, hard cornering, and hard
braking for the first 160km(100miles).
MAXIMUM THROTTLE OPENING
RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING
The table below shows the maximum
throttle opening recommendation during the Failure to perform break-in of the tires
break-in period. could cause tire slip and loss of control.
Use extra care when riding on new tire.
Initial 800km (500miles) Less than 1/2 throttle Perform proper break-in of the tire as
described in this section and avoid hard
Up to 1,600km (1,000miles) Less than 3/4 throttle acceleration, hard cornering, and hard
braking for the first 160km(100miles).
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Timely performance of the 1,000km
(600miles) service will ensure optimum
service life and performance from the
engine.
CAUTION
Service should may be peformed
before 1,000km(600miles) on motorcy-
cle that are used under severe condi-
tions.
CAUTION
The 1,000km (600miles) service
should be performed as outlined in
the PERIODIC MAINTENANCE section
of this Owner s Manual.
Pay particular attention to the
CAUTION and WARNING in that
section.
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INSPECTION BEFORE CAUTION
RIDING The engine and muffler are too hot
Before riding the motorcycle, be sure to right after engine stopped, please be
check the following item. careful not to be burned.
Inspect every day once them before rid- Don t inspect the engine indoor
ing motorcycle. where there is little or no ventilation
available. The exhaust gas is
WHAT TO CHECK FOR : extremely poisonous.
CHECK
Smoothness
Steering No restriction of movement
No play or looseness
Correct play in the throt-
tle cable BRAKES
Throttle Smooth operation and pos-
itive return of the throttle utilizes disk brake for front, and
grip to the closed position drum brake for rear.
Fluid level in the reservoir to
Properly operating the brake systems are
be above MIDDLE line vital to safe riding. Be sure to perform the
Correct lever play brake inspection requirements as sched-
No sponginess ules.
Brakes No fluid leakage The brakes should be inspected at peri-
Brake pads or shoes not to odic inspection by your authorized
be worn down to the limit Hyosung dealer.
line
Suspension Smooth movement
Fuel Enough fuel for the planned
distance of operation BRAKE LEVER
Correct pressure Turn the front/rear brake adjuster
Tires Adequate tread depth clockwise/or counterclockwise to
No cracks or cuts
obtain the specified play.
Correct level and pollution
Engine oil After adjusting the play, check there is
degree of engine oil
Operation of all lights and indi- no dragging and enough clearance
Lighting
cators between the brake lever and grip when
Horn Correct function the lever is tightly squeezed.
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WARNING
Operating the motorcycle in harsh
condition can be hazardous if you do
not inspect brake wear often.
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Inspect every day in the following point at
WARNING the brake system.
Brake fluid may be harmful if swal- Brake fluid leakage of the front brake
lowed or if it comes in contact with skin system.
or eyes. Contact your doctor immediate- Leak or damage of the brake hose or
ly if brake fluid is swallowed and induce cable.
vomiting. If brake fluid gets into the eyes Operating of the brake lever.
or in contact with the skin, flush thor- Wear of the front brake pads and rear
oughly with plenty of water. brake shoes.
CAUTION
CAUTION The front brake system be replaced the
brake hose or the brake fluid according
This motorcycle uses glycol-based
to periodic inspection chart by your
brake fluid. Do not use or mix different
authorized Hyosung dealer for safety as
types of brake fluid, otherwise serious
in times of operating at high pressure.
damage will result in the brake system.
Use DOT4 brake fluid. Do not spill any
brake fluid on painted or plastic sur-
faces as it will damage the surface WARNING
severely. Riding with worn brake pads or shoes
Never use any brake fluid that has been will reduce braking performance and
stored in a used or unsealed container. will increase your chance of having acci-
Never reuse brake fluid left over from dent. Inspect brake pad or shoe wear
the last servicing and stored for long before each use. Ask your Hyosung
period as it absorbs moisture from the dealer or qualified mechanic to replace
air. brake pads(shoes) if any pad(shoe) is
worn to the limit.
CAUTION
After replaced the front brake pads or
BRAKE PADS AND SHOES rear brake shoes, the brake lever pull
Inspect the front brake pads and rear and release several times so that it is
brake shoes by nothing whether or not the setting at the original place.
friction pads(shoes) are worn down to the Then, do not ride the motorcycle untill
limit line. If a pad(shoe) is worn to the limit operating the brake fluid and becoming
line it must be replaced with a new one by the brake distance.
your authorized Hyosung dealer or qualified
service mechanic.
BRAKE DISK INSPECTION
Check the brake disk for damage or cracks.
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TIRES TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL RIDING
(COLD INFLATION) SOLO RIDING DUAL RIDING
Inspect the tire pressure and the tire 1.25 kg/ 1.75 kg/
thread depth periodically. FRONT 123 kpa 172 kpa
Inspect frequently the tire pressure for the 18.0 psi 25.0 psi
safety and the tire life.
2.00 kg/ 2.25 kg/
WARNING REAR 196 kpa 221 kpa
29.0 psi 33.0 psi
Failure to follow these warnings may
result in an accident due to tire failure.
The tires on your motorcycle form the
crucial link between your motorcycle
and the road.
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CRACKS AND CUTS TIRE TREAD CONDITION
SCREW
WORN,
CRACK
Operating the motorcycle with excessively
FOREIGN worn tire will decrease riding stability and
MATERIAL can lead to loss of control.
Inspect storage of tire thread s depth by
the tire wear indicator .
Replace the front and rear tires at once
when appear the tire wear indicator .
CAUTION
The standard tire on is
110/70- 12 47J for front, and
120/70- 12 51J for rear.
The use of a tire other than standard
may cause trouble.
It is highly recommended to use the
standard tire supplied by Hyosung.
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INSPECTION OF FUEL INSPECTION OF ENGINE OIL
Check if the remaining gasoline is enough Replenish the ENGINE OIL when the Oil
for running to the destination. indicator lamp on with the ignition switch in
the (ON) position.
Replenish the GASOLINE before reach-
ing the E (Empty) mark with the ignition OIL INDICATOR LAMP
switch in the (ON) position.
CAUTION
The lack of engine oil will damage
FUEL GAUGE engine severely.
CAUTION
The lack of fuel will go off suddenly.
Failure to observe this precaution may
result in loss of control and an accident.
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INSPECTION OF LAMPS CAUTION
Check if the head lamp, tail lamp and The use of a lamp other than rules may
turn signal lamp work well with engine cause to occur the vehicle fire and to
started. damage electric parts.
Check if the head lamp are dusty or Surely use only the lamp of proper
damaged. capacity.
NAMES CAPACITY
HI 35W 1
Head lamp
LO 35W 1
Brake / Tail lamp 21/5W
Turn signal
1.7W
indicator lamp
High beam
1.7W
indicator lamp
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LUBRICATION POINTS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Proper lubrication is important for smooth
and long life of each working part of your
The chart indicates the intervals between motorcycle and also for safe riding. It is a
periodic service in kilometers. good practice to lubricate the motorcycle
At the end of each interval, be sure to after a long rough ride or after it gets wet in
inspect, check, lubricate and service as the rain or after washing it.
instructed. Major lubrication points are indicated as
If your motorcycle is used under high follows.
stress conditions such as continuous full
throttle operation, or is operated in a dusty
climate, certain services should be per-
WARNING
formed more often to ensure reliability of Improper maintenance or failure to per-
the machine as explained in the mainte- form recommended maintenance
nance section. increases the chance of an accident or
Your Hyosung dealer can provide you motorcycle damage.
with further guide lines.
Steering components, suspensions and
require very special and careful servicing.
For maximum safety we suggest that you
CAUTION
have these items inspected and serviced by Using poor quality replacement parts
your authorized Hyosung dealer or a quali- can cause your motorcycle to wear
fied service mechanic. more quickly and may shorten its useful
life.
Use only genuine Hyosung replacement
parts or their equivalent.
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Rear brake lever holder Throttle cable
Center stand pivot and spring hook Steering stem bearing
Side stand pivot and spring hook Speedometer gear box
Throttle grip
Front brake lever holder - Motor oil - Grease
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ENGINE
Interval First Every Every
Item 1,000 km 4,000 km 8,000 km
Air cleaner element Clean every 3,000 km Replace every 12,000 km
Exhaust pipe nuts and muffler mounting bolts Tighten Tighten
Cylinder head nuts Tighten Tighten
Cylinder head & Cylinder Remove carbon
Spark plug Clean Clean Replace
Inspect Inspect
Fuel hose
Replace every 4 years
Throttle cable Inspect Inspect
Idle speed Inspect Inspect
Oil pump Inspect
Transmission oil Inspect Inspect
CHASSIS
Interval First Every Every
Item 1,000 km 4,000 km 8,000 km
Drive belt Inspect
Brake Inspect Inspect
Inspect Inspect
Brake hose
Replace every 4 years
Inspect Inspect
Brake fluid
Replace every 2 years
Tire Inspect Inspect
Steering Inspect Inspect
Front forks Inspect
Rear shock absorber Inspect
Chassis nuts and bolts Tighten Tighten
N O T E
= Ask your Hyosung dealer or qualified mechanic to do the maintenance items marked.
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EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER
FRONT FORK
Check the front/rear brake while running
Check if there is any noise by bend of in low speeds.
front fork while moving the handle
Check if there is leakage or damage on
upward and downward. the brake fluid reservoir and the con-
Inspect whether the steering stem is well nected parts are loose.
assembled while moving front fork up/
Check if the vibration damages the
downwards and/or foreward/backward. brake hose while moving the handle
left/right or running.
BRAKE HOSE
BRAKE CALIPER
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not to allow dusts to get inside of it. BRAKE PADS
3. Loosen the screw and open the cap. Wearing condition of brake pads can be
4. Replenish with brake fluid to the limit checked by observing the wear limit line
line. on the pads. When the wear exceeds
the limit line, replace the pads.
N O T E
The recommanded brake fluid : DOT 4
BRAKE SHOE
is equipped with the brake shoe
wear limit indicators on the rear brakes.
CAUTION To check wear of the brake shoe, perform
the following :
Don t replenish with brake fluid over
the limit line. It will leak out of the
brake fluid reservoir.
Be careful not to allow dusts or water
to go inside when it is replenished.
Don t use the unrecommended brake
fluid.
Brake fluid can damage severely the
plastics or rubbers. When it is spilt on
the parts, mop them up.
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While fully applying the brake, check to
see that the extension line of the rear
brake cam lever groove is within the
index mark on the crankcase.
If the extension line is beyond the index
mark, have the brake shoe assembly
replaced by your Hyosung dealer to
ensure safe operation.
CAUTION
When it is beyond the index mark,
replace the brake shoe.
Fix part of nut to pin or serious
accident can be cause by the brake
failure.
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AIR CLEANER
If the air cleaner element has become
clogged with dust, intake resistance will
increase with a resultant decrease in power
output and an increase in fuel consumption.
If riding under severe conditions must be
cleaned or replaced more frequently than
maintenance schedule. Check and clean
the air cleaner element periodically accord-
ing to the following procedure.
CAUTION
If the air cleaner element is polluted, will
occur to starting go out, output
insuffiency, combustion efficiency
decline, and sooty smoke(black smoke).
This appearence is occurred at first to
clean the air cleaner element and con-
firm.
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CAUTION CAUTION
Before and during the cleaning opera- More frequent servicing may be per-
tion, inspect the element for tears. formed on motorcycles that are used
A torn element must be replaced. under severe conditions, also clean the
Be sure position the element snugly and air cleaner element to prevent damage
correctly, so that no incoming air will of the engine.
bypass it.
Remember, rapid wear of piston rings
and cylinder bore is often caused by a
defective or poorly fitted element.
BATTERY
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CLEAN OF BATTERY TERMINAL
Clean the battery terminal when it is TRANSMISSION OIL
dusty or rusted.
1. Set the ignition switch (OFF) posi- Check if the transmission oil leaks.
tion.
2. Disassemble the pillion seat and battery
cover, disassemble the (+) positive bat-
tery wire after the ( ) negative battery
wire.
Remove the battery.
3. Clean the terminal.
If there is white dust, clean it with warm
water.
4. Assemble the battery wires and grease
the terminal lightly.
CAUTION
Keep the battery away from fires.
When disassemble the battery wire,
take off terminal first with the igni-
tion switch (OFF ) position.
When assemble, terminal first.
Fasten certainly the battery wires.
Incorrect installation of the battery
will reverse the terminal position
resulting in possible electrical sys-
tem damage due to incorrect battery
lead connection.
Never charge a battery while still in
the machine as damage may result
to the battery or regulator/rectifier.
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Check if there is leakage from fuel tank,
fuel pump, hose and carburetor.
FUSE
CAUTION
Never use other than specified 10A fuse.
Installing a fuse of incorrect rating may
seriously damage the electrical system.
You should consult your Hyosung deal-
er or a qualified service mechanic imme-
FUSES diately.
The fuse holder is located under the pillion
seat.
If the engine suddenly stops while running
or any electrical system fails to operate then
the fuse must be checked.
In case a fuse blows there is a 10A spare
fuse.
Check the fuse with the ignition switch
OFF
1. Remove the battery cover under the pil-
lion seat.
2. Take out the fuse holder.
3. Open the fuse holder and take out the
fuse.
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SPARK PLUG CAUTION
Do not over torque or cross thread
the spark plug or the aluminum
threads of the cylinder head will be
damaged.
Do not allow contaminants to enter
the engine through the spark plug
holes when the plug is removed.
The standard spark plug for this
motorcycle has been carefully select-
ed to meet the vast majority of all
operational ranges. If the spark plug
Remove the carbon deposits periodically color indicates that other than a stan-
from the spark plug with a piece of hard wire dard spark plug be used, it is best to
or pin. consult your Hyosung dealer before
selecting an alternate plug or heat
range. The selection of an improper
spark plug can lead to severe engine
damage.
REAR-VIEW MIRROR
REFLECTOR
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If there is no spark, clean the spark plug.
RUBBER CAP OF CABLES Replace it if necessary. Retry the above
procedure with the cleaned spark plug or
Mop them up with a patch when washing. new one.
If there is still no spark, consult your
Hyosung dealer for repairs.
WARNING
Performing the spark test improperly
can cause a high voltage electrical
shock or an explosion.
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WHEN KEEPING FOR LONG PERIOD N O T E
[Link] the enough fuel in the fuel tank. Avoid spraying or allowing water to flow
[Link] drain wholly the fuel in the carburetor. over the following places :
[Link] the battery from the motorcycle. Spark plug
Fuel tank cap
Carburetor
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LABEL
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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Type Two-stroke, forced air cooled
Intake system Reed valve
Number of cylinder 1
Bore 41.0mm (1.614in)
Stroke 37.4mm (1.472in)
Piston displacement 49 (3.0in )
Corrected Compression ratio 7.4 : 1
Carburetor SIDEDRAFT VARIABLE VEN-
TURI(PISTON)
Starter system KICK/ELECTRIC STARTER
TRANSMISSION
Clutch Dry shoe, automatic, centrifugal
type
Reduction ratio 2.997 ~ 0.813
Drive system V-belt drive
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CHASSIS
Front suspension Telescopic type
Rear suspension Coil spring type
Caster 25
Trail 75mm (2.95in)
Steering angle 45 (right & left)
Front tire size 110/70-12 47J
Rear tire size 120/70-12 51J
Front brake Disk
Rear brake Drum
ELECTRICAL
Ignition type CDI type
Ignition timing 23 [Link] 1,000 rpm
Spark plug BR8HSA
Battery 12V 4Ah
Generator Magneto
Fuse 10A
Head lamp HI : 35W / LO : 35W
Turn signal lamp 21W 2 + 10W 2
Brake/Tail lamp 21/5W
Speedometer lamp 1.7W 2
Oil indicator lamp 1.7W
Turn signal indicator lamp 1.7W
High beam indicator lamp 1.7W
License plate lamp 5W
CAPACITIES
Fuel tank 4.3
Engine oil tank 1.0
Transmission oil 110cc (Replace)
130cc (Overhaul)
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