Janus 250 Series, PHOENIX 250, HALCYON 250 Owner's Handbook Manual
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JANUS 250 SERIES
OWNER’S HANDBOOK
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JANUS 250 SERIES
OWNER’S HANDBOOK
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Thank you for choosing a Janus motorcycle. This motorcycle was built in our Goshen, Indiana facility and is the product of Janus Motorcycle’s use
of traditional engineering and design, highly skilled craftsmen, and our continued pursuit of exceptional reliability, safety, and panache.
Janus is the Roman god of beginnings and ends, of war and peace, and in a sense, also the god of the road. He represents the idea of looking
simultaneously to the past and the future. We hope your journey will be all the pleasanter for your Janus motorcycle and wish you many miles
of enjoyment.
BEFORE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU CAREFULLY READ AND FAMILIARIZEYOURSELF WITH THIS
HANDBOOK. Your owner’s handbook contains instructions for operation, maintenance and minor repairs. Major repairs and scheduled service
work require the attention of a skilled mechanic and the use of specialty tools and equipment.This handbook includes safe riding tips, but does
not contain the techniques and skills necessar y to ride a motorcycle safely. Janus strongly recommends that all riders, regardless of experience
level, undertake a safety course, such as those approved by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, to ensure safe operation of this motorcycle.
Janus Motorcycles’ relationship with you does not end with the delivery of your motorcycle. Janus is a small outfit and we like to maintain a direct
relationship with all our customers. If you have any questions, issues, or feedback, please send us an email or give us a call!
Thank you again for your purchase and welcome to the Janus family!
FOREWORD
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD.........................................................5
KNOWING YOUR MOTORCYCLE.......................9
Safety First............................................11
Warning Labels...................................14
Models ....................................................16
Specifications .......................................17
Serial Numbers...................................18
Instruments.........................................19
Warning Lights..................................20
Ignition Switch...................................21
Left Handlebar Controls..............22
Right Handlebar Controls..............23
Gear Shift Pedal.................................24
Rear Brake Pedal.................................25
Kickstarter...........................................26
Fuel.........................................................27
Refueling...............................................28
Petcock.................................................29
Carburetor Choke..............................29
Engine Oil Filter..................................30
Engine Oil Level Viewport..............30
Side Stand.............................................31
Battery ...................................................31
Optional Rear Rack.........................32
Optional Saddle Bags....................32
Optional Passenger Seat...............33
RIDING YOUR MOTORCYCLE........................35
Break-in...............................................36
Safe Operation...................................37
How to Ride the Motorcycle ........39
MAINTAINING YOUR MOTORCYCLE...............45
Maintenance Schedule................46
Warranty Maint. Schedule.........48
Engine Oil...........................................49
Engine Valve Clearances.............52
Spark Plug.........................................52
Throttle ................................................54
Clutch...................................................56
Idle Speed..........................................57
Drive Chain.........................................58
Brakes...................................................64
Air Filter..............................................68
Steering & Wheel Bearings........69
Front & Rear Suspension..........70
Suspension Pre-load Adj. ............71
Tires ......................................................72
Battery .................................................76
Fuse .......................................................78
Lighting: Headlight.........................79
Lighting: Taillight.............................80
Lighting: Turn Indicators..........81
General Lubrication.....................82
Torque Specifications..................83
Cleaning...........................................84
Storage............................................87
Troubleshooting............................88
Parts..............................................89
WARRANTY.............................................90
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KNOWING YOUR
MOTORCYCLE
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MOTORCYCLE
FUEL AND EXHAUST
WARNING: This motorcycle is designed for on-road use only. It is not designed or suitable for off road use. Off-road use may lead to loss of
control and an accident.
WARNING: This motorcycle is designed for use as a two-wheeled vehicle capable of carrying a rider on his/her own, or a rider and one passenger
(only if fitted with optional double or pillion seat). The total weight of the rider and any passenger, accessories and luggage must not exceed the
maximum load limit of 325lb (136 kg).
WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. Always make sure to turn off the engine while refueling. Do
not refuel or open the fuel fill cap while smoking or in the vicinity of any open flame.Be careful not to spill any fuel on the engine or exhaust when
refueling.
WARNING: Always operate your motorcycle in a well ventilated area. Never start or run your engine in a closed area such as a garage. The exhaust
fumes are poisonous and may lead to loss of consciousness and death within a very short time.
SAFETY FIRST
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SAFETY FIRST, CON’T.
HELMET AND CLOTHING
Always ride defensively and wear protective equipment such as a motorcycle helmet, eye protection, abrasion resistant
or armored jacket and pants, boots with ankle support or armor, and riding gloves. There are a multitude of additional items for
increased safety in the event of a crash, and Janus Motorcycles recommends you take your riding apparel seriously. Janus recommends that
all riders wear All The Gear All The Time, or “ATGAT”. In the event of an accident, proper riding gear can mean the difference between life and
death. A motorcycle does not give the same impact protection as a car. Although full protection is not possible, wearing correct protective
clothing can reduce the risk of injury when riding. Brightly colored clothing will increase the rider and passenger’s visibility to other motorists.
A helmet is the single most important piece of protective riding gear because it offers protection against head injuries. You and
any passenger’s helmets should be carefully selected for fit and comfort. Open face helmets offer some protection, however, a full face helmet
offers valuable protection of the face and jaw in the event of an accident. A brightly colored helmet will increase the rider and passenger’s visibility
to other motorists. There are a multitude of styles and types of helmets and Janus recommends that you take special care with the selection of
your helmet.
A.T.G.A.T. (ALL THE GEAR ALL THE TIME)
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PARKING
1. Shift the transmission into neutral and turn the ignition key to OFF.
2. Support the motorcycle on a firm, level surface to prevent the motorcycle from falling.
For further information on parking, refer to the “How to Ride a Motorcycle” section of this handbook.
SAFETY FIRST, CON’T
RIDING
This motorcycle requires proper registration and licensing for road use. Operation of the motorcycle without appropriate registration and
license or endorsement is illegal and could lead to prosecution. Check with your local department of motor vehicle for license and registration
information before operating.
Operation of the motorcycle without formal training in the correct ridingtechniques that are necessary to become licensed is dangerous and
may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident. Always operate the motorcycle at moderate speed and away from heav y traffic until you
have become thoroughly familiar with its handling and operating characteristics. Never exceed the legal speed limit. Continually observe and react
to changes in road surface, traffic and weather conditions. All two-wheeled vehicles are subject to external forces which may cause an accident.
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WARNING LABELS
1. Daily Safety Checks 2. Daily Chain Information
4. Passenger Caution
3. Tire and Load Data
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WARNING LABELS, CON’T.
7. Brake Fluid 8. Gear Position
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PHOENIX 250 HALCYON 250
MODELS
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ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Type: Air-cooled, 4-stroke overhead valve single cylinder engine
Displacement: 229 cubic centimeters
Bore/Stroke: 67 x 65 millimeters
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Carburetion: 30mm round slide with accelerator pump
Lubrication: Splashing
Starting System: Kick and electric
Ignition: CDI
Final Drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox: 5-speed
PERFORMANCE, DIMENSIONS, & CAPACITIES
Maximum Power:14 hp @ 7000 rpm •11.65 foot-pounds @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Speed:70mph
Fuel Efficiency:Estimated 75+mpg
Dimensions: 80’’ long & 31’’ wide
Height without mirrors:41 inches
Seat Height:Halcyon 31 inches, Phoenix 33 inches
Wheelbase:53 inches
Fuel Capacity: Phoenix model — 2. 4 gal / 9.2 L,Halcyon model — 2.1
gal / 7.9 L
Dry weight:245 pounds
SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME, RUNNING GEAR, & DISPLAYS
Frame: DOM tubular steel cradle
Wheels: CNC machined aluminum hubs with alloy rims and 32 stainless
steel straight-pull spokes
Tires: Front 3.00 x 18, Back 3.50 x 18
Front Suspension: Proprietary dual progressive shock leading-link forks
Rear Suspension: Phoenix model — dual progressive shock swing-arm,
Halcyon model — hard tail.
Brakes: Front dual piston hydraulic disc and rear single piston hydraulic
disc.
Instrumentation: Analog speedometer, odometer, trip meter, turn
indicator, and neutral light
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MOTORCYCLE VIN PLATE
The location of your motorcycle’s VIN number is located behind the
front forks, on the main section of the triple tree. The plate is placed
vertically. DO NOT REMOVE VIN PLATE.
SERIAL NUMBERS
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
Your motorcycle’s engine is assigned an additional serial number. It is
located on the gear-shift side of the engine, along the bottom of the
engine’s side. DO NOT TAMPER WITH THIS PLATE.
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INSTRUMENTS
SPEEDOMETER
The speedometer indicates the road speed of the motorcycle.
ODOMETER
The odometer is in the speedometer face. The odometer indicates
the total distance the motorcycle has traveled.
TRIP METER
The trip meter is located below the odometer in the speedometer
face. The trip meter indicates the distance traveled since the last time
time the meter was set to zero and can be used to log trip distances.
TRIP METER RESET
To reset the trip meter, rotate the dial located on the left of the
speedometer counter-clockwise until all the odometer numbers
reach zero.
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WARNING LIGHTS
TURN INDICATOR
When the turn indicator is switched on, the indicator warning light
will flash in sequence with the lights.
HIGH BEAM
When the high beam is switched on, the blue high beam light will
illuminate on the speedometer face. A separate blue light will also
illuminate on the left hand control.
GEARBOX NEUTRAL
When neutral is engaged (no gear selected), the green neutral light
will illuminate on the speedometer face. Occasionally, if the clutch is
not completely engaged, the light may register a false neutral. For this
reason, it is important to be sure the transmission clicks all the way
into neutral and that the bike is not in gear before fully releasing the
clutch lever. Often, difficulty with false neutrals will disappear as the
transmission breaks-in.
HEADLIGHT OUT
If either the high beam or running light bulbs are out, this blue light,
located at the top of the headlight will go out.
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IGNITION SWITCH
IGNITION LOCATION
The ignition switch is located next to the Speedometer on the fork
top plate.
OFF POSITION
The key can only beremoved in the OFF position.
PARK POSITION
It is required by law that your headlight be on at all times, however,
with the key in the first position, the motorcycle may be parked with
just the taillight on for roadside emergencies. Do not leave the bike in
the park position any longer than necessary as this can quickly drain
the battery.
ON POSITION
To start the bike, turn the key through the PARK position to ON and
follow the normal starting procedure. To turn off, rotate the key back
two positions to OFF and remove the key.
NOTE: Never leave the motorcycle with the key in the ignition or
in the PARK or ON position for longer than necessary as this will
drain the battery.
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LEFT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS
4. TURN INDICATOR SWITCH
When the turn indicator switch is pushed to left or right, the respective
turn signal light flashes on and off. The turn indicator is canceled by
pressing in on the switch.
WARNING: Failing to cancel the turn indictor after a turn is
dangerous and may lead to an accident as other motorists may turn
or pull out in front of you. Always check that your turn indicator is
cancelled (pressing in on the switch) after executing a turn.
5. HIGH/LOW BEAM
Pressing this positive stop button switches between high beam and
low beam. A blue light will illuminate on the switch when the high
beam is on.
6. LIGHTING CONTROL SWITCH
This switch can be used to turn off all lighting (except instruments):
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P: PARKING • O: OFF
This will also function as an engine off switch. The bike will only start
and run in the H (Headlight position).
NOTE: Do not leave the bike with the light control switch in the
“O” (OFF) or “P” (PARK) position while the ignition key is ON
for any period longer than necessary, as it will drain the battery.
Always remove the key when parking the motorcycle.
1. ENGINE STOP SWITCH
In addition to the ignition key switch, the engine can be stopped by
pulling the engine OFF trigger located at the the front of the lef t
handlebar switch.
2. HORN BUTTON
Press the button to sound the horn.
3. CLUTCH LEVER
Pulling the clutch lever disengages the clutch, and vice versa.
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RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS
7. ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON
Press the button to engage the starter motor.
NOTE: the transmission must be in neutral for the starter motor
to engage.
8. FRONT BRAKE LEVER
Pulling the front brake lever will actuate the front brake.
WARNING: If the brake lever feels spongy, do not operate
the motorcycle. Contact Janus Motorcycles or a repair shop
immediately.
WARNING: When stopping, always apply both brakes at the same
time. Under normal conditions, the front brake should be applied
slightly more that the rear. Never lock the brakes, as this reduces
braking capacity and may cause loss of control and an accident.
NOTE: Janus Strongly recommends that all riders take an
approved rider safety course which includes advise and training
in safe and emergency braking such as those offered by the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
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GEAR SHIFT PEDAL
LOCATION
The gear shift pedal is located on the left side of the bike close to the
footrest and is operated with the foot.
PAT TERN
The 5-speed shift pattern, from neutral, is 1-down, 4-up. The
transmission is a positive-stop mechanism, meaning that only one
sequential gear change can occur with each movement of the pedal. If
you wish to move to third gear, you must first select second gear and
then move to third, etc., whether ascending or descending.
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REAR BRAKE PEDAL
LOCATION
The rear brake pedal is located on the right side of the bike close to
the footrest and is operated with the foot.
WARNING: If the brake pedal feels spongy, do not operate
the motorcycle. Contact Janus Motorcycles or a repair shop
immediately.
WARNING: When stopping, always apply both brakes at the same
time. Under normal conditions, the front brake should be applied
slightly more that the rear. Never lock the brakes, as this reduces
braking capacity and may cause loss of control and an accident.
WARNING: Janus Strongly recommends that all riders take an
approved rider safety course which includes advise and training
in safe and emergency braking such as those offered by the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
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KICKSTARTER
To operate the kick starter, fold out to start position and press down
on the lever quickly and forcefully with foot. Fold the kick start lever
back into riding position (up) before operating the motorcycle.
NOTE: the transmission must be in neutral to operate the kick
starter.
NOTE: The kick starter must be correctly synchronized with the
engine and for this reason may take one or more kicks.
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FUEL
WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable and can be explosive. Any fuel
leak, overfilling or spill, or any failure to observe safety advise
given in this handbook may lead to a fire hazard which could cause
damage to property and personal injury or death.
FUEL GRADE
Your Janus engine is intended for use with unleaded fuel and operates
best with a minimum octane rating of 91 RON.
FUEL FILLER CAP
To open the fuel filler cap, rotate the cap counter-clockwise until the
machined threads are clear of the filler tube. Lift the cap clear of the
tank and place in a clean, secure location. To close the cap, carefully align
the cap with thefiller tub,making sure he threads areproperlyengaged.
Rotate the cap clock-wise until snug. Do not over-tighten the fuel cap
as this may damage the machined aluminum threading.
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REFUELING
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
WARNING: Contaminated fuel may cause damage to the engine.
It is best to avoid refueling in dusty orrainy conditions asforeign material
can contaminate the fuel. When refilling, have a clean rag handy incase
of drips or spills.Fill the fuel tank slowly observing the change in fuel
level to prevent spills. Do not fill the tank above the bottom of the filler
neck as thiscan prevent the vacuum vent from functioning properly
and may cause the motorcycle to not operate properly. Filling above
the bottom of the filler neck also does not allow space for the fuel to
expand from sun or engine heat.
NOTE: If fuel is spilled on the tank or frame, wipe off the fuel with
a clean clothimmediately. Fuel is a solvent and will damage paint
and powder coat if left in contact. Take care not to spill fuel on any
hot parts of the motorcycle such as the exhaust or engine as this
may cause a fire resulting in injury or death.
WARNING: Overfilling the fuel tank will interfere with the fuel vacuum
vent and cause the motorcycle to not operateproperly.Overfilling the
fuel tank maylead to spills.
WARNING: If fuel is spilled on or near tires it will reduce the
tire’s ability to grip the road.This will result in a dangerous riding
condition and may lead to loss of control and an accident.
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PETCOCK
CARBURETOR CHOKE
The fuel petcock has three positions: ON, RES (reserve), and OFF. For regular use, turn petcock
to the ON position. If you run out of fuel in the ON position, a small amount of reserve fuel can
be accessed by turning the petcock to the RES position.
WARNING: Before riding, always check to make sure that your fuel petcock is turned to the
ON position.With the fuel valve closed, your motorcycle may start with just the fuel that
is still in the carburetor, but will stall once the lines are empty, leading to loss of control
or an accident.
The choke is located on the left side of the carburetor. It has three positions OFF, Half-Choke,
and ON.If the engine is cold, pull the choke lever up to the ON position. Once the motorcycle
has warmed up, make sure to return the choke to the OFF (down) position as the motorcycle
will not run properly with the choke on.
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