OWNER S MANUAL (VL125L) IMPORTANT NOTICE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and one passenger. ON-ROAD USE This motorcycle is designed to be used only on the road. READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words: WARNING Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if instructions are not followed. CAUTION Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed. NOTE Gives helpful information. 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. CONTENTS SPECIFICATION ...................................................................... 3 OPERATION INSTRUCTION ............................................ 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 4 PRIOR TO STARTING VEHICLE ........................................ 5 CORRECT ATTIRE ............................................................. 5 OPERATION ........................................................................ 6 CARGO ................................................................................ 6 MODIFICATION ................................................................... 7 ATTACHMENT .................................................................... 7 MUFFLER ............................................................................ 7 PARTS LOCATION.............................................................. 8 WINKER SWITCH ............................................................. 14 HORN BUTTON ................................................................. 15 EQUIPMENT USAGE ........................................................ 15 STEERING WHEEL LOCK ................................................ 15 TOOL BOX ......................................................................... 16 FUEL .................................................................................. 16 CORRECT DRIVING OPERATION .............................. 17 STARTING THE ENGINE .................................................. 18 IF ENGINE CANNOT BE STARTED ................................. 19 GEAR SHIFTING ............................................................... 19 OPERATION ...................................................................... 20 HOW TO USE BRAKE ....................................................... 20 PARKING ........................................................................... 21 METER READING AND USAGE................................... 10 METER .............................................................................. 10 TACHOMETER .................................................................. 10 INDICATOR LAMPS .......................................................... 11 FUEL GAUGE .................................................................... 11 SELF INSPECTIONS BEFORE OPERATION .......... 22 INSPECTION OF CONCERNED AREA ............................ 22 FUEL CHECK .................................................................... 22 BRAKES ............................................................................ 23 TIRES ................................................................................ 26 BATTERY .......................................................................... 27 THROTTLE GRIP .............................................................. 29 CLUTCH ............................................................................ 30 SWITCH OPERATION ...................................................... 12 MAIN SWITCH ....................................................................12 HEADLIGHT POSITION LAMP ....................................... 12 ENGINE STOP SWITCH ................................................... 13 STARTER BUTTON .......................................................... 14 1 DRIVE CHAIN ................................................................... 31 ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK ............................................. 33 CHANGING ENGINE OIL .................................................. 33 LIGHTS AND WINKER ...................................................... 34 BACK MIRROR .................................................................. 34 LICENSE PLATE ............................................................... 34 MAINTENANCE .................................................................. 35 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............................................ 36 MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS ...................................... 38 FRAME AND ENGINE NUMBERS .................................... 38 AIR CLEANER ELEMENT ................................................. 39 IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT ............................................. 39 WHEEL REMOVAL ............................................................ 40 BULB REPLACEMENT ...................................................... 42 SPARK PLUG .................................................................... 44 FUSE REPLACEMENT ..................................................... 45 SIDE STAND ..................................................................... 46 CABLE RUBBER PART ..................................................... 46 NOTABLES FOR CAR WASHING .................................... 46 STORAGE GUIDE ............................................................. 47 SAFE DRIVING....................................................................... 48 PREPARATION BEFORE DRIVING ............................ 48 DRIVING METHOD ............................................................ 49 DRIVING POSITION ...........................................................49 PRECAUTION WHEN DRIVING ....................................... 50 STARTING ......................................................................... 51 TURNING METHOD .......................................................... 52 PRINCIPLE OF TURN ....................................................... 52 EFFECT OF SPEED .......................................................... 52 3 POSITIONS OF TURNING ............................................. 53 TURNING METHOD .......................................................... 54 PRECAUTION WHEN TURNING ...................................... 55 BRAKING METHOD .......................................................... 56 BASIC PRINCIPLE OF BRAKE(FRICTION FORCE) ........ 56 RESTRAINT OF BRAKE EFFECT (INERTIA) .................. 56 BRAKING METHOD .......................................................... 57 COMPARISION OF BRAKING DISTANCE ........................57 IMPACT WHEN COLLISION ..............................................57 WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................................... 58 2 SPECIFICATION ITEM LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT(mm) WHEEL BASE(mm) GROUND CLEARANCE(mm) SEAT HEIGHT(mm) WEIGHT(kgf) PASSENGER ENGINE TYPE PISTON DISPLACEMENT(cc) BORE AND STROKE(mm) STARTING SYSTEM TRANSMISSION TYPE DATA 2,240 860 1,140 1,505 135 720 147.5 2 OIL COOLED/AIR COOLED 4 STROKE 4VALVE 124.1 56.5 49.5 START MOTOR / KICK 5 STEPS RETURN ITEM IGNITION SYSTEM BATTERY CAPACITY FUEL CAPACITY( ) TIRE SIZE FR. RR. SUSPENSION FR. RR. FR. BRAKE SPARK PLUG FUSE(A) RR. DATA C.D.I 12V 9AH 17.3 90 / 90 - 18 130 / 90 - 15 TELESCOPIC SINGLE ARM HYDRAULIC DISK DRUM BRAKE CR8EH-9 15 3 OPERATION INSTRUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This manual describes matters pertaining to correct operation, safe operation and simple maintenance of the vehicle you purchased. To ensure more comfortable and safer operation, make sure to read this manual carefully prior to operation. The photographs and drawings shown in this manual may differ from those of actual vehicles due to changes in vehicle specifications and modifications made. This vehicle is designed for 2 riders including the operator. CAUTION Do not use polluted gasoline. Using polluted gasoline will cause rust inside the fuel tank, and will close the supply of fuel to the carburetor, leading to an improper engine starting or may cause serious damage to an engine. Do not use polluted or low-grade oil. Always use genuine oil to protect and extend vehicle performance and its life span. If any failure occurs due to the use of polluted gasoline or oil, such failure will be excluded from being eligible for repairs under the warranty. Careful driving and the wearing of proper attire and safety equipment are the most important factors in the safe operation of the daystar. Please obey traffic regulations and do not be hurried and careless. Many new vehicle owners operate their newly purchased vehicles with great care and attention to safety factors. However, after becoming accustomed to the operations are often discarded, which can lead to accidents. Please don't let this happen to you and always approach the operation of your vehicle with the safety considerations needed. When operating the vehicle, always keep in mind and obey the notes of precaution printed on the Safety Precaution Label attached to the vehicle. Always wear helmet. Wear the safety goggles Drive safety Pay attention to get burnt as the muffler can get very hot. 4 PRIOR TO STARTING VEHICLE Read user's manual carefully. Conduct maintenance checks prior to operation. Always maintain vehicle in clean status and carry out specified maintenance checks. Make sure to stop engine and stay away from fire when fueling. Exhaust gas contains harmful substance such as carbon monoxide, Start engine in well-ventilated places. CORRECT ATTIRE Always make sure to wear helmet for safety. Wear gloves and safety goggles. Do not wear uniforms which might hinder operation. It is dangerous if the uniform is caught by brake lever, clutch lever or by the rotating part of drive chain. Do not wear slippers which might obstruct brake operation or transmission gear operation. Many automobile / motorcycle accidents happen because the automobile driver does not "see" the motorcyclist. Make yourself conspicuous to help avoid the accident that wasn't your fault : - Wear bright or reflective clothing. - Don't ride in another motorist's "blind spot". 5 OPERATION Operators should naturally fix bodies to keep smooth driving. Please check whether or not you are unnaturally strained and strung up. Driving pose has a great influence on safe operation. Please always maintain the center of your body in the middle of seat. Especially do not sit at the rear seat because it may lessen the weight of front wheel and cause trembling steering wheel. A passenger should hold on to the motorcycle or the operator with both hands and keep both feet on the pillion step bar. When wanting to turn, slightly lean to body toward the direction of the turn. It is unsafe if the body is not moved in union with the motorcycle. Curvy roads and poor, unpaved roads constantly change in surface quality. Driving on these roads can be unsafe if certain safety precautions are not followed. In order to safely drive through these driving conditions, anticipate coming road conditions, slow down to at least half the normal speed, and relax your shoulders and wrists while securely holding the handles. Driving with one or both hands not holding the handles or the front wheel lifted can cause severe injury or death of the driver resulted from the turnover of the vehicle. CARGO When carrying cargo, you must keep in mind that operating the vehicle, especially when turning, will be different. Make sure not to overload the vehicle with goods as this can make the vehicle unstable during operation. CAUTION Only load cargo in or on designated areas as placing or fastening cargo to other areas can cause damage to the motorcycle. Do not place articles between the frame body cover and engine as this can burn the goods. Do not attach large or heavy items (such as a sleeping bag or tent) to the handle bars or fork. Unstable handling or slow steering response may result. 6 MODIFICATION Modification of vehicle structure or function deteriorates manipulatability or causes exhaust noise to become louder shortening the vehicle life. These modifications are not only prohibited by law but also are the acts harmful to other people. Modifications are not covered by warranty. MUFFLER Pay particular attention to fellow passenger so that he/she can prevent getting burnt by the hot muffler during travel. ATTACHMENT Except designated attachment by DAELIM MOTOR CO., LTD., don't attach any extra lighting device, because it may cause an early discharging of battery. Carefully inspect the accessory to make sure it does not obscure any lights, reduce ground clearance and banking angle, or limit suspension travel, steering travel or control operation. Do not add electrical equipment that will exceed the motorcycle's electrical system capacity. A blown fuse could cause a dange ...