Kymco Stryker 125 User Manual

Dear KYMCO Motorcycle Users: Before the delivery of each new motorcycle, the fuel in carburetor is

drained off to ensure the excellent performance and safety of the motorcycle. Therefore, when first starting a new motorcycle, it is normal to take 20～30 seconds. The quality of each KYMCO

motorcycle is guaranteed.

Dear Users: We greatly appreciate your patronage of KYMCO This User‘s Manual describes the correct operating methods, inspection and

maintenance procedures for the KYMCO to prolong the service life of motorcycle and provide you with a comfortable riding.

Please note that the information and illustrations included in this manual may be different from the motorcycle in case specifications are changed.

To enable you to have a safe and comfortable riding, we recommend you to read this manual carefully and wish you a happy riding.

Note: 1. The information and specifications stated in this manual are for reference only

and subject to change without notice.

2. When starting the engine, the battery must be installed to facilitate starting and increase the engine performance.

STRYKER 125/150 details in order

STRYKER 125/150

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PRECAUTIONS FOR A SAFE RIDING................................................................. 1

2. ASSEMBLY PARTS................................................................................................... 3

3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................... 5

4. PRE-RIDE INSPECTION....................................................................................... 10

5. ENGINE STARTING METHODS ......................................................................... 19

6. NORMAL RIDING METHOD............................................................................... 22

7. PRECAUTIONS FOR RIDING ............................................................................. 24

8. HOW TO STOP RIDING........................................................................................ 27

9. EASY MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................... 29

10. IMPORTANT NOTICES........................................................................................ 36

1. PRECAUTIONS FOR A SAFE RIDING

(1) CLOTHES

y To relax and wear comfortable clothes are the

main points for a safe riding.

y To observe traffic laws, keep a cool mind, relax

and be careful will provide you a safe riding.

cWear helmet and fasten it tightly. dHave the clothes well-arranged. Fasten shirt

cuffs and keep them from hooking the brake lever.

eWear low-heeled shoes for a safe riding. fWhen riding, use both hands to grasp the

handlebar. It is very dangerous to hold the handlebar with one hand.

n CAUTION:

y A motorcycle rider should not wear loose or too

long clothes to avoid danger.

y During riding or 10 minutes after the motorcycle

is stopped, do not touch the exhaust muffler to avoid scalding.

y When parking the motorcycle, keep it away from

dry lawn or inflammables to avoid danger.

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(2) RIDING METHOD

y The safety of two-wheel vehicles is influenced by

sitting position. The rider should sit on the central part of the seat cushion. If the rider sits on the rear part of the seat, the load of front wheel will decrease. As a result, the handlebar will swing and cause danger to the rider.

y When making a turn, it will be easier for the rider

to steer the motorcycle by leaning the body inward slightly. The motorcycle will lose its balance if the rider fails to keep his body leaning inward.

y When riding on a damaged or macadam road.

Slow down the speed and hold the handlebar tightly.

(3) CARRYING GOODS

y Keep a good sitting posture to operate the

motorcycle properly.

y The feel of the handlebar will be different when

carrying goods on the motorcycle. Overloading may cause the handlebar to swing. Avoid riding with overload.

c Max. loading capacity of the rear carrier is 3kg.

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2. ASSEMBL Y PAR TS

Turn Signal Switch Headlight Dimmer Switch

L. Front Turn Signal Light

VIN (Vehicle Identification No.)

Engine Serial No.

Clutch panel

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Fuel T ank Cap

Taillight Stoplight

L. Rear Turn Signal Light

Tool Boxp Side Suppor

Ignition Switch

Starte Button

R. Rear Turn Signal Light

Instruments

R. Front Turn

Signal Light

Exhaust Pipe

Kick Leve

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Frame Serial No.

Rear Brake Leve

3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

(1) IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING

HANDLEBAR LOCK

c ON :At this position, power is connected to

start the engine. The key cannot be taken out.

d OFF e LOCK :At this position, the steering handlebar

《Locking Method》

Turn the steering handlebar left to the full and then press to turn the ignition switch key to “LOCK” position and the handlebar is locked.

《Unlocking Method》

Turn the key to “OFF” and the lock is released automatically.

n CAUTION:

y After locking, turn the handlebar gently to make y Do not turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”

y Don‘t park your motorcycle at a place to hinder

:At this position, power is cut off and the

engine stops. The key can be taken out. is locked. The key can be taken out

sure that it is locked. during riding, or the handlebar will be out of

control and cause accidents. the traffic.

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(2) STARTER BUTTON

y Release the steering handlebar lock before

starting the engine. Turn on the ignition switch and then press the starter button. Make sure to depress the gear shift pedal into the neutral position to avoid engine damage.

n CAUTION:

y During engine running, do not push the starter

button to avoid engine damage.

y Before starting the engine, please rebound the

side stand.

(3) HEADLIGHT SWITCH/

z At this position, the position light,

headlight, instrument lights and taillight go out together.

HORN BUTTON

P At this position, the position light, instrument

lights and taillight light together.

H At this position, the posi tion light, headlight,

instrument lights and taillight light together.

y When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, press

the horn button and the horn will sound.

y The horn switch do not work when the ignition

switch is “OFF”.

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(4) HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH/

PASSING SIGNAL SWITCH

HI Switch to this position for using high beam. LO When riding in downtown area or there is a

car coming from the opposite direction, use low beam to avoid affecting the visibility of coming cars.

PASSING When passing, if there are cars coming

from the opposite direction, press and release the PASSING switch and the

headlight will wink to warn the coming cars.

(5) TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

y The turn signal switch do not work when the

ignition switch is “OFF”.

y When the winker lamp is used, both the winker

lamp on the panel will blink same time. cÖ For turning to the right. dÕ For turning to the left. e Push the turn signal switch button to release it.

n CAUTION:

y The turn signal light will not release

automatically. Be sure to reset it after use;

otherwise it may affect the traffic safety.

PASSING

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(6) TOOL BOX

y The tools in box are attached to this motorbike

and you can put what you need in the rest

space ,too.

c Max. loading capacity of the tool box is 1.5kg.

(7) HELMET BUCKLE LOCK

y Insert the main switch key and turn it

counterclockwise. Then,put in the helmet

buckle and push the lock latch left to lock it. y When taking out the helmet,insert the key and

turn it counterclockwise to open the lock.

Lock

n CAUTION:

y When riding, wear the helmet and do not retain it

on the motorcycle to avoid damage of coated

parts.

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Open

(8) INSTRUMENTS

c MILEAGE COUNTER: The total riding

mileage is indicated by kilometer. The figure in black and white is an unit of 100m.

d NEUTRAL POSITION INDICATOR LIGHT:

When the engine is at the neutral position, this indicator light will come on when the ignition switch is ON.

e SPEEDOMETER: The riding speed is indicated

by km/hour.

f TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT: When

the turn signal switch is operated, this indicator light will wink.

g HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT: This

indicator light comes on when the long distance light is turned on.

h FUEL GAUGE: The fuel gauge is to show the

volume of gasoline in the fuel tank. If the fuel gauge pointer is at the red area, the fuel is insufficient. Refill 92# or 95# nonleaded gasoline as early as possible.

i TACHOMETER: It indicates the engine

revolution per minute. (Do not idle the engine at high speed or run the engine in the red area of the tachometer frequently. This will seriously affect the engine service life.)

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4. PRE-RIDE INSPECTION

(1) ADVANCE INSPECTION

y Get into a good habit of inspection before riding.

For the sake of safety and to prevent vehicle

damage and traffic accidents, the pre-ride

inspection is absolutely required.

n CAUTION:

y Be sure to perform inspection and maintenance

for your new motorcycle after it is purchased for

one month or ridden for 300km.

(2) ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION/ REFILLING

y Check through the sighthole if the oil level is

between the upper limit and lower limit. y If the oil level is below the lower limit,add the

engine oil to the upper limit.

n CAUTION:

y The oil level will be incorrect if the motorcycle is

just y Be careful to avoid burns if oil level checkor oil

change is performed immediately after the engine

is stopped.

Upper Limit

Lower Limit

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(3) BRAKE INSPECTION

y Ride the motorcycle at low speed on a dry road

and respectively apply the front and rear brakes

to check the brake performance.

y The brake lever should have proper free play. y “Free play” means the distance from the position

of loose brake to the position of fully applied

brake. y Measure the free play at the brake lever end and

check if it is within the specified value of (2～

3cm rear brake).

(4) TIRE INSPECTION

1. Tire Pressure Check

y Check if the tire pressure is normal when the tire

is in contact with level ground. y If there is any abnormal condition, check the tire

pressure with a tire pressure gauge. y Measure the tire pressure under room

temperature.

Rea Brake

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