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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Storage
Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a
cool, dry place and, if necessary, pro-
tect it against dust with a porous
cover.
ECA00014
cC8Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cov-
ering it with a tarp, while it is
still wet, will allow water and
humidity to seep in and cause
rust.
8To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for
several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
"Care" section of this chapter.
2. Turn the fuel cock lever to "ON".
3. Drain the carburetor float cham-
bers by loosening the drain bolts;
this will prevent fuel deposits
from building up. Pour the
drained fuel into the fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinders, piston
rings, etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug caps
and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into each spark plug bore.c. Install the spark plug caps
onto the spark plugs, and then
place the spark plugs on the
cylinder head so that the elec-
trodes are grounded. (This will
limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This
will coat the cylinder walls with
oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
EWA00003
wTo prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turn-
ing the engine over.6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers
and pedals as well as of the
sidestand/centerstand.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications
Specifications
Model XVS125
Dimensions
Overall length 2,320 mm
Overall width 910 mm
Overall height 1,075 mm
Seat height 670 mm
Wheel base 1,530 mm
Ground clearance 150 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,900 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)156 kg
Engine
Engine type Air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC,
gasoline
Cylinder arrangement V-type 2-cylinder
Displacement 124 cm
3
Bore ×Stroke 41.0 ×47.0 mm
Compression ratio 11:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sumpEngine oil
Type
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type
or higher
cCBe sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction
modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II”) contain anti-friction additives which will
cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, resulting in
reduced component life and poor engine performance.
Quantity
Without oil filter element
replacement 1.4 L
With oil filter element
replacement 1.6 L
Total amount (dry engine) 1.75 L
Air filter typeDry element
–10° 0° 10° 20° 30°
40°
SAE 10W/30
SAE 10W/40
SAE 20W/40
SAE 20W/50
–20°
SAE 15W/40 50°C
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 11 L
Reserve amount 3.4 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model ×quantity BDS26 ×1
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK/CR7HSA or
DENSO/U22FSR-U
Gap 0.6–0.7 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 3.400
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.688
Number of drive chain
sprocket teeth (rear/front) 59/16
Transmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot operationGear ratio 1st 2.643
2nd 1.684
3rd 1.261
4th 1.000
5th 0.852
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 35°
Trail 135 mm
Tires
Front
Type With tube
Size 80/100-18 47P
80/100-18 M/C 47P
Manufacturer/ CHENG SHIN/C-916
model INOUE/MARBELLA NF27
Rear
Type With tube
Size 130/90-15 M/C 66P
Manufacturer/ CHENG SHIN/C-915
model INOUE/MARBELLA NR31
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