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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. FOREWORD • The present manual specifically addresses to specialised technical personnel (MALAGUTI authorised service centres and single motor mechanics) and contains all the service interventions indicated by the Manufacturer until the publishing of this document.
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. NOTES FOR EASY CONSULTATION ABBREVIATIONS TECHNICAL DICTIONARY Torque wrench setting = (DC) Direct current (battery supply) ~ (AC) Alternating current (flywheel supply) Right : Ampere Unit of measurement of the electrical current Picture : Watt Unit of measurement of the electrical power (product of Volts and Amperes;...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. SYMBOL LIST CAUTION! IDLING ENGINE Recommendations and SAFETY GLOVES DISASSEMBLY Switch on the engine, at precautions regarding rider These operations require OPERATIONS idling speed, to perfom safety and motor vehicle the use of safety gloves these interventions.
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. GENERAL WORK PROCEDURES • The recommendations given hereafter are aimed at ensuring maximum work safety as well as at considerably reducing the risk of accidents, personal injury, equipment damage and idle times, and should therefore be strictly adhered to. •...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. • Before carrying out any operation, wait for all parts to cool down. • For operations requiring two mechanics, make sure that the various steps to be performed by each of them are clearly defined and co-ordinated beforehand. •...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. IDENTIFICATION DATA: FRAME N° / ENGINE N° • The vehicle’s identification number (VIN) (A) is located on the rear side of the chassis, under the helmet compartment. • Engine identification data are located on the left-hand engine crankcase (B). Any alteration to the vehicle identification data is pursued by the Law.
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NOTE - Maintenance operations should be performed more frequently if the vehicle is used in rainy weather, in dusty places or on rough : check terrain. : clean : adjust Due to their simplicity, checks with no asterisk CAN also be carried out by technicians not authorised by MALAGUTI, but under : replace their direct responsibility. 11/07...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. LUBRICANT TABLE NOTE - Use only recommended products. LUBRICANTS ENGINE OIL (4 STROKE) CLASS 10W 40 ENGINE TRANSMISSION OIL CLASS 10W 40 AIR FILTER LUBRICANT AIR FILTER OIL RADIATOR FLUID TOP FLUID BRAKE CIRCUIT FLUID BRAKE FLUID DOT 4 FORK ROD OIL FORK OIL...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. FUEL TANK • The fuel tank cap (A) is accessible by raising the seat, using the ignition key and turning it clockwise. Use unleaded fuel. F. 5 COOLANT TANK • Open the case with the ignition key. •...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. ENGINE OIL CHECK LEVEL every 2,000 km • The engine must be cold and the vehicle on level ground. • The level is shown on the cap/ dipstick (A). Top with the oil specified in the lubricant chart.
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. TRANSMISSION OIL • After the first 1,000 Km CHECK LEVEL/ TOP UP CHANGE • Every 12,000 Km • Cold engine • Cold engine • Vehicle on level ground. • Vehicle on level ground • Place a drip pan under the engine. •...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM FRONT CALIPER NOTE - Position the vehicle in a stabile manner and perfectly on level ground. • Remove the (right side) oil pump reservoir cover (A), unscrewing the relative screws (V"), in order to be able to top off the fluid.
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. CHECK FRONT/BACK BRAKE PADS AND DISKS • Check the condition of front and back brake pads and discs every 2,000 Km. • Carry out a visual check on the thickness of the brake pads as shown in the illustration.
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. FORK CHANGE FORK OIL • Place an appropriate drip pan under the slider and remove the screws CHECK OIL LEVEL IN THE (V). FORK LEG • Drain out as much oil as possible. • Proceed to dismantle the fork legs, as previously described. •...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. ELECTRIC/SERVICE MALFUNCTION WARNING DASHBOARD LIGHT Speedometer When the starter key is turned in the switch in the Odometer position, without starting the engine, the warning light (as well as the warning light Turn signal warning light (green) will remain on for a few seconds to verify the High beams warning light (blue) functioning, and it will normally shut off after this.
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. LIGHTS HEADLIGHT The headlights are quartz lamps (halogen). • High/Low beam lights (A). Halogen Bulb 12V - 60/55W (H4). • Tail lights (B). Bulb 12V - 5W (W5W). • With a Philips screwdriver, adjust the headlight adjustment screws ( R), keeping in mind that turning clockwise lowers the light beam and vice versa.
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT TAIL LIGHTS • Remove the number plate light (see the next • Tail light (B) paragraph). Light bulb 12V - 5W (W5W). • Remove the taillight cover by unscrewing the two • brake light (S) screws (V).
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. FUSES The electric wiring includes eight fuses that are located in the front case and protect the main components from any malfunctions. FUSE REPLACEMENT Open the case and take out the fuse and replace it with one having equal capacity.
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. BATTERY (12V-9AH) NEVER invert the cable connections. Do not use the battery without the battery inserted and connected to wires of the main The battery housing is located in the central tunnel. harness. This could cause breakdowns and BATTERY ASSEMBLY (PRE-DELIVERY OPERATION) short circuits in the electrical system and •...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT every 12,000 km Remove the spark plug when the engine is cold. Type of spark plug to be used: NGK DPR7EA9 • For maintenance, disassemble the central panel under the seat (P), remove the fastening screws (V3) and lift the internal profile (with the help of a screwdriver) that is held on two lugs in the foot rest board, carefully extract the hood (C ), with small clockwise and anti clockwise movements;...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. PROCEDURES FOR DISMANTLING AND • Unscrew the window holder stud bolt (B). REMOVING COMPONENTS REASSEMBLY NOTE REAR VIEW MIRRORS F. 45 • Uncover and loosen the nut (D). " Unscrew the window holder arm, by turning it anti-clockwise.
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. FRONT HANDLEBAR COVER • V4. • V. 1 ± 10% 1 ± 10% F. 49 F. 50 • To clear the front handlebar • Free and partially extract cover, push the area the handlebar unit, indicated in the figure (on carefully, as to not damage both sides), paying...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. • Disconnect the • Extract the taillights lamp holder (A) lamp holder (B). • Remove the front handlebar cover. F. 53 F. 54 ACCESS (AFTER REMOVING THE FRONT HANDLEBAR COVER) 1) Clock connector 2) Clock (fastened with screws - V2) 3) Front brake "stop"...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. FRONT SHIELD • V2. • W. 1 ± 10% 1 ± 10% F. 56 F. 57 • Unscrew the screws (V5) to separate the grille 1 ± 10% from the shield. • Remove the shield with moderation, being careful to not damage the hooking elements.
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. ACCESS SEAT (AFTER REMOVING THE SHIELD) • D2. A) Electric fan B) Radiator 3 ± 20% C) Radiator cap D) Diagnosis socket E) Electric fan connector F) Antitheft preset connector G) Key switch connector F. 61 F.
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. • Partially lift the helmet • V5. 5 ± 20% compartment, as it is constrained by the seat locking device cable (A). F. 64 F. 65 SEAT BLOCKING DEVICE • Remove the locking/opening • V2. unit, complete with the transmission cable.
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. ACCESS (after removing the helmet compartment) • Fuel tank • Fuel level gauge (A) • Fuel level gauge connector (B) • Fuel Pump ( C) • Pump connector (D). F. 68 1) Temperature gauge (coolant) 2) Inlet air temperature sensor connector 3) T.P.S.
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. FUEL LEVEL SENSOR • During operations, screw the tank cap on the union (E), to avoid that any foreign matter falls inside. • Disconnect the connector (H). • V4. • Open the clamp (B). NOTE - When reassembling, insert the floater (l) so that the base (A) remains as it was...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. FUEL TANK Do not smoke or use open flames, while operating on the fuel tank. • During the operation, screw the tank cap, on the union (E), to avoid that any foreign matter falls inside. •...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. BATTERY ACCESS COVER • Battery (B). COMPARTMENT • Spark plugs pipette (C). • V3. NOTE - For information • Door (A). concerning the battery, consult page 24. F. 73 F. 74 SIDE STRUTS • W. •...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. • Open the strut with When remounting, insert moderation, starting from the strut in the front drive the rear part and take it off (A). by pushing on the front part, being careful to not damage the hooking points (C-F.
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. REAR FAIRING (including the foot rest panel) • V3. • Unscrew the screw (V), holding the self locking nut (D). 5 ± 10% F. 81 F. 82 • Unscrew the screws (V), remove Clean and grease the the pillion staff and recuperate the fulcrum pin (P).
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. REAR HANDLE • Cap (A). • V. F. 85 F. 86 • V2. • Remove the rear handle including the opening/ • Bushing (B). locking seat device. 43 ± 15% F. 87 F. 88 11/07...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. NUMBER PLATE LIGHT REAR LIGHT UNIT SUPPORT • V2. • V. • Rear light frame assembly (B). • Number plate light • Rear light glass assembly support (A). (C). F. 90 F. 89 • Carefully take out the rear •...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. FULL REAR FAIRING • V2. • Lift slightly the rear fairing, complete with the footrest panel and number plate holder guards. F. 93 5 ± 10% F. 94 • Take the fairing out of the frame, as illustrated in figure F.
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. ACCESS The reassembly stage of any interventions on the wiring involves repositioning these as (RIGHT SIDE) illustrated, and fastening them with new clamps that must be placed in the original 1) Three-phase stator connectors points. connettore regolatore 2) F lasher relay 3) Electric fan relay...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. (LEFT SIDE) 1) Ignition coil 2) Valve (manage minimum) "IDLE" 3) Electronic control unit 4) Voltage regulator 5) Rollover sensor 6) Horn 7) Fuel hose fastening clamp F. 97 11/07...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT • Disconnect the connector (A). • V2. VOLTAGE REGULATOR • Disconnect the connector (M) and the connector (N).. • V2a. IGNITION COIL • Disconnect the connector (B). • Unscrew the screws (V2) and remove the coil complete with the support staff.
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. REAR FAIRING BREAKDOWN FROM THE NUMBER REAR FAIRING BREAKDOWN FROM THE FOOT REST PANEL PLATE HOLDER GUARD. • V3. • V3. F. 99 F. 100 11/07...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. LEGSHIELD • V2. • Extract the cover (B) of the • Bag holder hook (A). key switch. • V4 5 ± 10% • Unscrew the fixing screws (V") of the fuse holder. F. 101 • V. •...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. ACCESS (after the legshield is removed) A) Front turn signals C) Horn NOTE - It is not necessary to move the leg shield to replace the front D) Expansion reservoir turn signals. They are accessible through the side grille of E) Handlebar fixing nuts the leg shield F) Steering wheel play...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. KEY SWITCH HORN • Disconnect the "faston" (A). • Disconnect the connector from the wiring. • V - • Unscrew the tamperproof screws (V). 10 ± 15% 7 ± 10% F. 107 F. 108 FRONT WHEEL •...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. SEQUENCE OF FRONT WHEEL REASSEMBLY • Spacer (A) • Odometer transmission (B) • Washer (R ) • Wheel pin (P) • Spacer (C) • Wheel pin (D) 53 ± 10% FRONT BRAKE CALIPER • Place an appropriate drain pan under the brake calliper. •...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. FRONT MUDGUARD • V • V1 • Clamp (A) • Clamp (C) • V3 3 ± 10% F. 113 F. 114 • V2 • Spacer (B) FRONT SHIELD • Remove the mudguard (P). Do not forget to remount •...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. BACK HANDLEBAR COVER • Unscrew the screws (V4), to free the handlebar commands. 2 ± 15% • Central screw (V) • Disconnect the dashboard connector (A). • Unscrew the ring nut (B) of the odometer cable. •...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. HANDLEBAR • Remove beforehand: - Front handlebar (page 27) - Front shield (page 49). - Brake pump (page 50). - Right switch and left switch (M). - Counterweights (P). - Handlebars (N) - Cut the cable and tube holding ties. - Remove the throttle cable (A) •...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. • Disconnect the electric • Unscrew the radiator and electric vent • Remove the housing and electric fan. fan connector (A). housing fixing screws (V4) • Unscrew the screws (V3). • Separate the electric fan unit from its housing.
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. • V2. EXPANSION TANK Before any operations on the cooling system, check that the fluid is below 50°C. • Place an appropriate drain pain under the expansion tank. • Disconnect the tube (A) and empty the expansion tank; F.
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. FORK FORK LEG NOTE - When removing the fork leg, as well • Loosen (V) as the full fork, the following should be removed beforehand: • Raise the fork leg a few - Front wheel (page 47) millimetres (A).
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. • Loosen the clamp fixing MUFFLER screws (V) of the muffler/ Before operating on exhaust pipe. the muffler and the • Remove the muffler. exhaust pipe, ensure that the components are cool. • V3. 24 ± 10% F.
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. EXHAUST REMOUNTING THE MANIFOLD EXHAUST SYSTEM 45 ± 10% • D2. • Screw the O2 sensor (D) on the • Remove the exhaust exhaust connector (1). 30 ± 10% manifold and related • Position the collector (1) in gaskets.
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. REAR MUDGUARD Right side Left side • V2. • V. F. 143 F. 144 When remounting the rear mudguard, do not forget to insert the bushing (A) and the washers (B-C). Check the inserted prestole (D) is properly. 3,5 ±...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. INTAKE SYSTEM • Unhook the clamp (A). • Disconnect the tube (C ) "IDLE" valve- filter box sleeve. • Remove the clamps (B-F. 147). • Disconnect the vapour recovery tube (C1-F. 147). • Cut the ties (E). •...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. • Unscrew the fixing screws (V1) of the filter box- • Remove the whole rear mudguard. air intake system. • Unscrew the fixing screws (V) of the flexible air • To remove the intake tube. intake air sensor •...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE • Soak the filtering element (A) in a special solvent solution for filters, for a few minutes. • Squeeze the filter (wearing rubber gloves) until all traces of the solvent are eliminated. •...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. REAR BRAKE CALIPER • Place an appropriate drain pan under the brake calliper. • Unscrew the hydraulic fitting (R). Empty out the hydraulic circuit, pouring the fluid in a special container for disposal in accordance with specific waste disposal laws.
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. REAR WHEEL • Remove beforehand: - Muffler (page 55) - Rear mudguard (page 57) - Rear brake calliper (page 61) • Position the motorcycle on the stand and place a suitable support under the engine. •...
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. REAR BRAKE REAR CALIPER WHEEL • When removing the back • Before remounting the rear wheel, check the state of wheel, grease the shaft in use of the brake disc. In case points A-B. of scoring or thickness below the minimum limit of 3.5 mm, remove it by unscrewing the screws (V4) and replace it.
125 i.e. - 160 i.e. • Unscrew the nut (D) and slide off the pin (A). 45 ± 15% Raise the rear part of the motorcycle before sliding off the engine pin. It is advisable to have a second operator available to help carry out this operation.
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. CABLE POSITIONING, "PIPE SYSTEM" AND ANCHORING TIES. F. 164 F. 165 11/07...
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125 i.e. - 160 i.e. F. 166 F. 167 11/07...
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