This Service Manual describes the
technical features and servicing
procedures for the KYMCO
Downtown 125i.
Section 1 contains the precautions for
all operations stated in this manual.
Read them carefully before any
operation is started.
Section 2 is the removal/installation
procedures for the frame covers which
are subject to removal/installation
frequency during maintenance and
servicing operations.
Section 3 describes the inspection/
adjustment procedures, safety rules
and service information for each part,
starting from periodic maintenance.
Sections 5 to 11 give instructions for
disassembly, assembly and
adjustment of engine parts. Section
13-14 is the AFI system. Section 15 to
16 is the removal/ installation of
chassis. Section 17 to 20 states the
testing and measuring methods of
electrical equipment.
Most sections start with an assembly
or system illustration and
troubleshooting for the section. The
subsequent pages give detailed
procedures for the section.
The information and contents
included in this manual may be
different from the motorcycle in case
specifications are changed.
KWANG YANG MOTOR CO., LTD.
QUALITY TECHNOLOGY DEPT.
EDUCATION SECTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME
COVERS
INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES
ENGINE
CYLINDER/PISTON
DRIVE AND DRIVEN PULLEYS
FINAL REDUCTION
A.C. GENERATOR/STARTER
CLUTCH
CRANKCASE/CRANKSHAFT
COOLING SYSTEM
Fi DIAGNOSTIC TOOL OPERATION
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oil pump typeInner/outer rotor type
Oil filter typeFull-flow filtration
Oil capacity1.2 L
Exchanging capacity1.0 L
Cooling TypeLiquid cooling
Forced pressure &
Wet sump
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SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
Make sure to install new gasket, O-rings, circlips,
cotter pins, etc. When reassembling.
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When tightening bolts or nuts, begin with
larger-diameter to smaller ones at several
times, and tighten to specified torque
diagonally.
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Use genuine parts and lubricants.
When servicing the motorcycle, be sure to
use special tools for removal and installation.
After diassembly, clean removed parts.
Lubricate sliding surfaces with engine oil
before reassembly.
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Apply oradd designated greases and
lubricants to the specified lubrication points.
After reassembly, check all parts for proper
tightening and operation.
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When two person work together, pay attention
to the mutual working safety.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal
before operation.
When using a spanner or other tools, make
sure not to damage the motorcycle surface.
After operation, check all connecting points,
fasteners, and lines for proper connection
and installation.
When connecting the battery, the positive
(+) terminal must be connected first.
After connection, apply grease to
the battery terminals.
Terminal caps shall be installed securely.
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If the fuse is burned out, find the cause
and repair it. Replace it with a new one
according to the specified capacity.
After operation, terminal caps shall be
installed securely.
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Confirm
Capacity
When taking out the connector, the lock
on the connector shall be released before
operation.
Hold the connector body when connecting
or disconnecting it.
Do not pull the connector wire.
Check if any connector terminal is bending,
protruding or loose.
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The connector shall be inserted completely.
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If the double connector has a lock, lock it
at the correct position.
Check if there is any loose wire.
Before connecting a terminal, check for
damaged terminal cover or loose negative
terminal.
Check the double connector cover for
proper coverage and installation.
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Insert the terminal completely.
Check the terminal cover for proper coverage.
Do not make the terminal cover opening
face up.
Secure wire harnesses to the frame with
their respective wire bands at the designated
locations.
Tighten the bands so that only the insulated
surfaces contactthe wireharnesses.
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After clamping, check each wire to make
sure it is secure.
Do not squeeze wires against the weld or
its clamp
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After clamping, check each harness to make
sure that it is not interfering with any moving
or sliding parts.
When fixing the wire harnesses, do not make
it contact the parts which will generate high
heat.
Route wire harnesses to avoid sharp edges
or corners. Avoid the projected ends of bolts
and screws.
No contact !
Route wire harnesses passing through the side
of bolts and screws. Avoid the projected ends
of bolts and screws.
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Route harnesses so they are neither pulled
tight nor have excessive slack.
Protect wires and harnesses with electrical
tape or tube if they contact a sharp edge or
corner.
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Do not pull
too tight!
When rubber protecting cover is used to
protect the wire harnesses, it shall be
installed securely.
Do not break the sheath of wire.
If a wire or harness is with a broken sheath,
repair by wrapping it with protective tape
or replace it.
When installing other parts, do not press
or squeeze the wires.
Do not press or
squeeze the wire.
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After routing, check that the wire harnesses
are not twisted or kinked.
Wire harnesses routed along with handlebar
should not be pulled tight, have excessive
slack or interfere with adjacent or surrounding
parts in all steering positions.
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Do you understand the
instrument?
Is the instrument
set correctly?
When a testing device is used, make sure to
understand the operating methods
thoroughly and operate according
to the operating instructions.
Be careful not to drop any parts.
When rust is found on a terminal, remove
the rust with sand paper or equivalent before
connecting.
Remove Rust !
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Symbols :
The following symbols represent the servicing methods and cautions included in
this service manual.
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Engine Oil
Grease
Gear Oil
Special
:Apply engine oil to the specified points.
(Use designated engine oil for lubrication).
:Apply grease for lubrication.
:Transmission Gear Oil (90#)
:Use special tool.
:Caution
:Warning
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TORQUE VALUES
STANDAR TORQUE VALUES
ItemTorque (kg -f m)ItemTor(kg -quef m)
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5mm bolt, nut
6mm bolt, nut
8mm bolt, nut
10mm bolt, nut
12mm bolt, nut
Torque specifications listed below are for important fasteners.
ENGINE
ItemQtyThread dia.(mm)Torque (kgf-m)Remarks
Cylinder head bolt A
Cylinder head bolt B
Oil filter screen cap
O2 sensor
Cylinder head cover
Tappet adjusting hole cap
Cam chain set plate
Engine oil drain bolt
Clutch outer nut
Clutch drive plate nut
Starter motor mounting bolt
slightly from those shown in the
figure of this manual.)
(Refer to the “STARTERCLUTCH” section in the chapter
10.)
Oilsealandbearing
installer
Universal holder
(Refer to the “DRIVE PULLEY,
DRIVE BELT AND DRIVEN
PULLEY” section in the chapter
8.)
Flywheel holder
(Refer to the “STARTER
CLUTCH” section in the chapter
10.)
A120E00003
A120E00014
A120E00017
A120E00021
Clutch spring compressor
(Refer to the “DRIVE PULLEY,
DRIVE BELT AND DRIVEN
PULLEY” section in the chapter
8.)
Valve adjuster
(Refer to the “VA LV E
CLEARANCE”sectioninthe
chapter 3.)
A120E00034
A120E00036
(Cont’d)
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool NameTool No.
Bearing pullerA120E00037
Valve spring compressor
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Illustration
(Note: the special tools may differ
slightly from those shown in the
figure of this manual.)
(Refer to the “CYLINDER
HEAD” section in the chapter 6.)
Lock nut wrench
(Refer to the “STEERING
STEM” section in the chapter 15.)
Lock nut wrench
(Refer to the “STEERING
STEM” section in the chapter 15.)
Bottom Ball Race
Remove
Cone Race Remove
(Refer to the “STEERING
STEM” section in the chapter 15.)
special tool/ Top Ball
special tool
A120E00040
A120F00023
A120F00002
A120F00009
Bottom Ball Race
Install
Top Ball Cone Race
Install
(Refer to the “STEERING
STEM” section in the chapter 15.)
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special tool
special tool
A120F00019
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LUBRICATION POINTS
ENGINE
Lubrication PointsLubricant
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Valve guide/valve stem movable part
Cam lobes
Valve rocker arm friction surface
Cam chain
Cylinder lock bolt and nut
Piston surroundings and piston ring grooves
Piston pin surroundings
Cylinder inside wall
Connecting rod/piston pin hole
Connecting rod big end
Crankshaft R/L side oil seal
Starter reduction gear engaging part
Countershaft gear engaging part
Final gear engaging part
Bearing movable part
O-ring face
Oil seal lip
Genuine KYMCO Engine Oil (SAE15W-40)
API , SJ Engine Oil
Depress the head of fastener center piece {.
Pull out the fastener.
INSTALLATION
Let the center piece stick out toward the head
so that the pawls | close.
Insert the fastener into the installation hole.
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To prevent the pawl | from damage,
insert the fastener all the way into the
installation hole
Push in the head of center piece until it
becomes flush with the fastener outside face.
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. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
FRAME COVERS REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION
SEAT
Unlock the seat with the ignition key.
Open the seat.
Remove the two nuts and the seat.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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LUGGAGE BOX
Unlock the seat with the ignition key.
Open the seat.
Remove four bolts, and the fastener on the
right side of luggage box, then lift luggage
box.
Disconnect the luggage box light connector,
then remove the luggage box.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Luggage Box Light Connecto
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CENTER COVER
Remove the luggage box.
Remove the center cover.
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During removal, do not pull the joint
claws forcedly to avoid damage.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Center Cove
Remove four bolts and , then remove the rear
carrier.
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. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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UPPER/LOWER HANDLEBAR COVER
Remove the four screws. then remove upper
handlebar cover.
Remove the four screws, then remove the
bottom handlebar cover.
Disconnect the throttle cable refer to the
“THROTTLE BODY /TPS” section , then
pull the throttle cable out from the lower
cover. Remove the lower cover.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
WINDSHIELD/WINDSHIELD GARNISH
Remove five bolts and windshield garnish.
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. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
FRONT CENTER COVER
Remove the windshield
Remove four screws, then remove the front
center cover.
Remove the front cover.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT COVER
Remove the small front cover(black) screw
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Remove the small front cover(black)
Remove two nuts.
Remove eight screws from the inner cover.
Remove the front cover
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. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
Disconnect the headlight/position light
connect and right/left turn signal light
connectors.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT FENDER
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Remove four screws.
screws and front fender.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
RIGHT/LEFT FOOT SKIRT
Remove the six screws attaching to the right
or left skirt.
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During removal, do not pull the joint
claws forcedly to avoid damage.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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FRONT LOWER COVER
Remove the front cover
Remove the foot skirt
Remove seven screws and front lower cover.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR FENDER
Remove the body cover and then the rear
fender .
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
BODY COVER
Remove the rear center cover.
Remove the right and left foot skirts
Remove the rear carrier.
Remove six screws and two nuts then
remove the body cover.
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. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
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Disconnect the taillight connector.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
TIRE FENDER
Remove the body cover .
Remove four bolts attaching to the tire fender
Taillight Connecto
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FLOORBOARD
Remove the body cover
Remove the right /left skirt
Remove two screws.
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. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
Remove eight bolts, then remove the
floorboard.
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UNDER COVER
Remove four bolts
Remove the under cover.
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. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
Remove the fuel tank cap cover.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Speedometer Wires
METER PANEL
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Disconnect the speedometer wires.
Disconnect the DC power connectors.
Remove one screws
Remove the ignition key garnish
Remove three screws from the inner cover,
then remove the handler panel.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
DC power Connectors
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. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
INNER COVER
Remove the front cover .
Remove the front lower cover .
Remove the floorboard
Remove four bolts and front glove box one
screw.
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Remove two fastener bolts then remove
the fuel tank fill cap.
Remove the inner cover
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