1875 RX125 (Om-E)
1875 RX125 (Om-E)
1875 RX125 (Om-E)
on special care and restraint exercised during These instructions point out special service
the break-in period. It is especially important procedures or precautions that must be fol-
that you avoid operating the engine in a man- lowed to avoid damaging the machine.
ner which could expose the engine parts to
excessive heat.
NOTE: This provides special information to
Please refer to the BREAK-IN section for spe- make maintenance easier or important instruc-
cific break-in recommendations. tions clearer.
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FOREWORD
THANK YOU for choosing Hyosung. We at All information, illustrations photographs and
Hyosung have designed, tested and produced specifications contained in this manual are
this motorcycle using the most modern tech- based on the latest product information avail-
nology available to provide you with many able at the time of publication. Due to
happy, enjoyable, safe riding. Motorcycling is improvements or other changes, there may be
one of the most exhilarating sports and insure some discrepancies in this manual. Hyosung
your riding enjoyment, you should become reserves the right to make changes at any time.
throughly familiar with the information present-
ed in this Owner's Manual before riding the Please note that this manual applies to all
motorcycle. specifications for all respective destinations
and explains all equipments. Therefore, your
The proper care and maintenance that your model may have different standard features
motorcycle requires is outlined in this manual. than shown in this manual.
By following these instructions explicitly you will
insure a long trouble-free operating life for
your motorcycle. Your Hyosung dealer has HYOSUNG MOTORS & MACHINERY INC.
experienced technicians that are trained to
provide your machine with the best possible
service with the right tools and equipment. COPYRIGHT HYOSUNG MOTORS & MACHINERY INC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CONSUMER INFORMATION 4 5. BREAK-IN 13
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION AND
PRECAUTION SAFETY TIPS
6. INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING 14
SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATION
FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
7. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 14
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
LUBRICATION
ENGINE
2. NAMES OF EACH PARTS 6 CHASSIS
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1.CONSUMER INFORMATION cause oscillations in the front end and
lead to instability problems. Accessories
added to the machine should be as light
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION AND as possible and kept to a minimum.
PRECAUTION SAFETY TIPS (4) The motorcycle may be affected by a lift-
ing condition or by an instability in cross
There are a great variety of accessories avail- winds or when being passed or passing
able to Hyosung owners. Hyosung can not large vehicles. Improperly mounted or
have direct control over the quality or suitabil- poorly designed accessories can result in
ity of accessories you may wish to purchase an unsafe riding condition, therefore cau-
except genuine parts. The addition of unsuit- tion should be used when selecting and
able accessories can lead to unsafe operating installing all accessories.
conditions. It is not possible for Hyosung to (5) Certain accessories displace the rider
test each accessory on the market or combi- from his or her normal riding position. This
nations of all the available accessories, how- limits the freedom of movement of the
ever, your dealer can assist you in selecting rider and may limit his or her control abili-
quality accessories and installing them cor- ty.
rectly. (6) Additional electrical accessories may over
load the existing electrical system. Severe
Use extreme caution when selecting and overloads may damage the wiring harness
installing the accessories for your Hyosung. or create a dangerous situation due to the
We loss of electrical power during the opera-
have developed some general guidelines tion of the motorcycle.
which will aid you when deciding whether, and
how to equip your motorcycle. When carrying a load on the motorcycle,
mount it as low as possible and as close as
(1) Anytime that additional weight or aerody- possible to the machine. An improperly
namic affecting accessories are installed, mounted load can create a high center of
they should be mounted as low as possi- gravity which is very dangerous and makes the
ble, as close to the motorcycle and as motorcycle difficult to handle. The size of the
near the center of gravity as is feasible. “load”can also affect the aerody namics and
The mounting brackets and other attach- handling of the motorcycle.
ment hardware should be carefully Balance the load between the left and right
checked to ensure that it provides for a side of the motorcycle and fasten it securely.
rigid, nonmovable mount. Weak mounts
can allow the shifting of the weight and MODIFICATION
create a dangerous, unstable condition. Modification of the motorcycle, or removal of
(2) Inspect for proper ground clearance and original equipment may render the vehicle
bank angle. An improperly mounted load unsafe or illegal.
could critically reduce these two safety Motorcycle riding is great fun and an exciting
factors. Also determine that the“load” sport. Motorcycle riding also requires that some
does not interfere with the operation of the
suspension steering or other control oper- SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATION
ations. FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
(3) Accessories fitted to the handlebars or the
front fork area can create serious stability extra precautions be taken to ensure the safety of
problems. This extra weight will cause the the rider and passenger. These precautions are:
motorcycle to be less responsive to your
steering control. The weight may also
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WEAR A HELMET
Motorcycle safety equipment starts with a SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
quality safety helmet. One of the most
serious injuries that can happen is a head The frame and/or engine serial numbers are
injury. ALWAYS wear a properly approved hel- used to register the motorcycle. They are
met. You should also wear suitable eye pro- also to assist your dealer when ordering
tection. parts or referring to special service infor-
mation.
RIDING APPAREL
Loose fancy clothing can be uncomfortable
and unsafe when riding your motorcycle.
Choose good quality motorcycle riding apparel
when riding your motorcycle.
BE EXTRA SAFETY CONSCIOUS ON BAD The engine serial number ② is stamped on the
WEATHER DAYS left upside of the crankcase assembly.
Riding on bad weather days, especially wet
ones, requires extra caution. Braking distances Please write down the numbers in the box pro-
double on a rainy day. Stay off of the painted vided below for your future reference.
surface marks, manhole covers and greasy
appearing areas as they can be especially
slippery. Use extreme caution at railway cross-
ings and on metal gratings and bridges. Frame number:
Whenever in doubt about road condition, slow
down! Engine number:
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2.NAMES OF EACH PARTS
① Clutch lever
② Left handle switch
③ Instrument panel
④ Ignition switch
⑤ Right handle switch
⑥ Throttle grip
⑦ Front brake lever
⑧ Fuel cock
⑨ Gear shifting lever
⑩ Side stand
⑪ Rear brake pedal
⑫ Engine oil level gauge
⑬ Kick start lever
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3.CONTROLS This motorcycle comes equipped with a pair of
identical ignition keys.
Keep the spare key in a safe place.
IGNITION SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL
O FF ON
KEY
OFF ON
LOCK
LOCK
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LEFT HANDLEBAR SWITCH ▲CAUTION
!
④ CLUTCH LEVER
Using to cut off dilivery power at rear wheel
when starting engine or shifting gear.
⑤ LIGHT SWITCH
◉“ ”position
① DIMMER SWITCH The headlamp, meter lamp and taillamp come
Change direction of headlamp light. on. If not start engine, do not come on.
▲WARNING
!
② HORN SWITCH
Press the switch to operate the horn.
◉“ � ”Position
Flash the left turn signal lamp.
◉“ � ”Position
Flash the right turn signal lamp.
① FRONT BRAKE LEVER
The front brake is applied by squeezing the
brake lever gently toward the throttle grip.
Front brake be anxious about motorcycle
falling down when braking suddenly as disk
brake system.
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② STARTER BUTTON To open the fuel tank cap, remove the end
Push the electric starter button to rotate of vent tube from the vehicle body and turn
the starter motor.The transmission is in fuel tank cap counter clockwise. To close
neutral for safety during start and squeez- the fuel tank cap, turn it clockwise and
ing clutch. tighten it securely.
▲CAUTION
!
KICK START LEVER
Do not engage the starter motor for
more than five seconds at a time as it
may overheat the wiring harness and
starter motor. If the engine does not
start after several attempts, check the
fuel supply and ignition system. (Refer
to Page 26)
③ THROTTLE GRIP
Engine speed is controlled by position of the
throttle grip. Turn it toward you to increase
engine speed. Turn it away from you to
decrease the engine speed.
④ ENGINE KILL SWITCH The kick start lever be exist at right side of
the engine.
◉“ ” : Using when dangerous condi- This engine is possible starting any position
tion of falling down during drive and of gear after pull clutch lever as primary kick
others or engine stop suddenly. start type.
▲WARNING
!
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CARBURETOR CHOKE LEVER
◉“OFF”Position
Turn the lever to the“OFF”position whenever
stopping the engine for more than a few
After the engine starts next full com- minutes.
l e t e l y t h e choke lever toward left, was
returned the lever originally position as
halfway.
After operate engine with idling speed until
the engine sufficiently warms up, the choke
lever w a s r e t u r n e d c o m p l e t e l y t o w a r d
originally position.
▲CAUTION
!
FUELCOCK
◉“ON”Position
The normal operating position for the fuelcock
lever is in the“ON”position.
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This motorcycle is equipped with a 5
▲CAUTION
!
speed constant mesh transmission switch
operates as shown in the figure.
After switching the fuelcock lever to the
“RES”position, it is advisable that the tank be The shift lever is attached to a ratchet
refilled at the closest gas station. After type mechanism in the transmission.
refueling be sure to move the fuelcock to Each time that a gear is selected, the
the“ON ” position. gear shift lever will return to its normal
position ready to select the next gear.
Neutral is located between low and 2nd
gear. Low gear is engaged by depressing
REAR BRAKE PEDAL the lever downward from the neutral posi-
tion. Shifting into the higher gears is
Depressing the rear lbrake pedal will accomplished by lifting up on the shift lever
apply the rear brake. once for each gear. It is not possible to
The brake light will be illuminated upshift or downshift more than one gear at
w h e n t h e rear brake is operated. a time due to the ratchet mechanism
being used.
When shifting from low to 2nd gear or
2nd gear to low, neutral will be auto-
matically skipped.
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4
3
2
N 5
1 4
3
2
▲CAUTION
! N
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When brake rear brake, haste braking
pay attention surely to occure accident of
vehicle falling down. When neutral is desired, depress or lift the lever
to a position halfway between low and 2nd
gear.
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STAND REAR SUSPENSION
� FUEL
Use both leaded gasoline, unleaded
gasoline.
However, use only one sort gasoline.
▲WARNING
!
∙W h e n r e f u e l i n g , a l w a y s s h u t t h e
engine o f f a n d t u r n t h e i g n i t i o n
k e y t o t h e “OFF” position. Never
To separate the seat, loose two bolts refuel near the flames, sparks and
heat sources.
that are united the rear fender and the
∙Do not overfill the fuel tank. Do
frame below the seat.
not fill the fuel tank above the
When assemble the seat, put up the
entrance lower end.
s e a t a t the frame and unit two bolts.
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� ENGINE OIL � MAXIMUM ENGINE SPEED RECOM
MENDATIONS
This table shows the maximum recom-
mended engine RPM during the break-in period.
The opening explains how important � OBSERVE YOUR FIRST, AND MOST
proper break-in is to achieving maxi- 1,000km SERVICE
mum life and performance from your The 1,000km (600miles) service is the
new Hyosung. The following guidelines most important service your motorcycle
explain proper break-in procedures. will receive.
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During break-in procedures all of the � LUBRICATION
engine components will have seated in.
All adjustments will be restored, all fasten- First Every Every
ers will be tightened, and the dirty oil and 1,000km 4,000km 8,000km
oil filter will be replaced.
Timely performance of the Throttle cable Motor oil ← ←
1,000km
(600miles) service will ensure opti- Throttle grip Grease
mom service life and performance
Brake hose, cable Inspect Inspect Inspect
f r o m t h e engine.
Bearing of Grease every 2years or
▲CAUTION
! Steering stem every 20,000km
Brake Inspect ← ←
7. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE.
Tire Inspect ← ←
The below show the schedule of periodic
Bolt / Nut Inspect ← ←
maintenance by mileages.
More frequent maintenance must be per-
Steering Inspect ← ←
formed on motorcycles that are used under
severe conditions.
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8. INSPECTION AND REPAIR INSPECTION OF BATTERY SOLUTION LEVEL
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▲CAUTION
! FUEL HOSE
∙Keep the battery away from fires.
∙When disassemble the battery wire, take
off � termminal first with the ignition
switch“OFF”position.
When assemble, � terminal first.
∙Fasten certainly the battery wires.
Cleaning
solvent
Oil
0.8~0.9 mm
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Readjust the spark plug gap to 0.8~0.9 mm Superior engine life depends much on the
(0.031~0.035 inch) by using a spark plug gap selection of quality oil and the periodic
thickness gauge. changing of the oil.
Daily oil level checks and periodic changes are
two of the most important maintenances to be
PLUG REPLACEMENT GUIDE
performed.
Hotter type N.G.K. C7EH-9
▲CAUTION
!
Standard type N.G.K. C8EH-9
Never operate the motorcycle if the
Colder type N.G.K. C9EH-9 engine oil level is below the“Lower line
mark”in the engine oil level gauge. Never
fill the engine oil above the“Upper line
mark”
▲CAUTION
!
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(2) Remove the engine oil filter plug ①. (4) Remove the three nuts.
Remove the filter cap ⑥, pull out the
element and replace with a new oil filter
element.
(5) Before replacing the oil filter cap ⑥,
check to be sure that the filter spring ④
and cap“O”ring ⑤ are installed correctly.
Install a new“O”ring each time that the
2 filter element is replaced.
(6) Replace the oil filter cap and tighten the
bolts securely.
(7) R e p l a c e t h e d r a i n p l u g a n d p o u r
about 950 ml of oil through the plug
hole.
(8) Operate the engine a few second by
idling speed.
(3) Drain the oil by removing the drain plug
Inspect to leak oil at the oil filter
② located on the bottom of the engine.
cap.
(9) Confirm the oil level through the oil level
lenz after waiting about a minute next to
stoping the engine.
The oil level is located between the“Lower
line”and the“Upper line” .
When below the“Lower line”, refill the oil
between the“Lower line”and the“Upper
line” .
▲CAUTION
!
CARBURETOR
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Start up the engine and let the engine
run until it warms up fully.
▲CAUTION
!
After engine has warmed up, turn the After completing throttle cable
throttle valve stopper in or out so that adjustment, check that handlebar
the engine may run at 1,450~1,550 movement does not raise the engine
RPM. idle speed and that the throttle grip
return smoothly and automatically.
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
4 3
4mm
2
1
5
1 2 0.5~1.0mm
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① The clutch lever play.
② The lock nut
③ The clutch lever adjuster
④ The rubber boot
⑤ The cable adjuster 50~60mm
⑥ The clutch cable adjuster lock nut.
If you find the play of the clutch incorrect,
adjust it in the following way :
� CLUTCH CABLE
(1) Loosen the lock nut ② and the clutch
lever adjuster ③ turn all the way toward
clockwise. (1)Place the motorcycle on the jack or
(2) Loosen the clutch cable adjuster lock nut block
⑥. (2) Loosen the axle nut ①.
Turn the cable adjuster ⑤ that the clutch (3) Adjust the slack in the drive chain by
lever adjuster ③ as the lock nut ② turning
play ① should be 4mm(0.16in) toward the left and right.
(3) A little adjustment be allowed by the (4) For alignment of the rear sprocket and the
clutch lever adjuster ③. front sprocket, there are reference mark ④
(4) After end of adjustment, tighten the lock on the same position.
nut ②, ⑥ and cover the rubber boot ④. After aligning and adjusting the slack in
the drive chain to 50~60mm (2.0~2.4in),
retighten the axle nut securely and perform
a final inspection.
▲CAUTION
!
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◉ BRAKE FLUID
▲WARNING
!
Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the
Be careful not to touch the muffler when it is master cylinder.
hot : a hot muffler can burn you. If the level was found to be lower than the
lower mark while holding the motorcycle
upright, replenish with the proper brake fluid
that meets Hyosung’s requirements.
As the brake pads wear, the fluid level will
DRIVE CHAIN CLEANING AND OILING drop to compensate for the new position of
barke pads.
Replenishing the master cylinder to consid-
ered normal periodic maintenance.
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◉ BRAKE PADS ◉ REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Inspect the front brake pads by nothing
whether or not the friction pads are worn down
to the grooved limit line. If a pad is worn to the
grooved limit line it must be replaced with a
new one by your authorized Hyosung dealer or
qualified service machanic.
�
10~20mm
�
DISK
▲CAUTION
! ◉ BRAKE LINING WEAR LIMIT
The motorcycle is equipped with the brake
The front brake system be replaced the lining wear limit indicators on the rear
brake hose or the brake fluid according brakes.
to periodic inspection chart by your To check wear of the brake lining, perform
authorized Hyosung dealer for safety as the following :
operating at high pressure.
▲CAUTION
!
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① Check if the brake system is properly
TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL RIDING
adjusted. (COLD INFLA-
② While fully applying the brake, check to TION) SOLO RIDING DUAL RIDING
see that the extension line of the index
mark is within the range on the brake 1.75 kg/㎠ 1.75 kg/㎠
panel. FRONT 172 kpa 172 kpa
③ If the extension line is beyond the range, 25 psi 25 psi
have the brake shoe assembly replaced by
your Hyosung dealer to ensure safe opera- 2.00 kg/㎠ 2.25 kg/㎠
tion. REAR 197 kpa 221 kpa
29 psi 32 psi
◉ FRONT BRAKE LIGHTING SWITCH
The front brake lighting switch is located
beneath the front brake lever. Loosen the ◉ TIRE TREAD CONDITION
switch fitting screws and adjust the timing
by moving the switch body forward or back
ward.
1.6mm
◉ REAR BRAKE LIGHTING SWITCH
The rear brake lighting switch is located at (0.06in)
right-side of the engine.
Move the switch up or down to adjust it until
the switch operates and turns on the brake
lamp after the brake pedal begins to be
depressed.
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◉ TURN SIGNAL LAMP
REPLACE OF THE LAMP
◉ HEAD LAMP
▲CAUTION
!
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◉ FUSE
WHEN THE ENGINE REFUSES TO START
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If the engine refuses to start, perform the
following inspections to determine the
cause.
▲CAUTION
!
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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Type Four-stroke,
air-cooled and
▲WARNING
! oil-cooled.
3
Piston displacement 124.5㎤(7.6in )
Do not hold the spark plug close to the Carburetor Piston valve
open spark plug hole in the cylinder head as Starter system kick/self starter
gasoline vapor inside the cylinder should be
ignited, creating a fire hazard. TRANSMISSION
Clutch Wet multi-plate type
Engine Stalling Transmission 5 speed
① Check the fuel supply in the fuel tank.
③ Check the ignition system for intermittent CHASIS
spark. Front tire size 2.75-21 45P
③ Check the engine idle speed. Rear tire size 4.10-18 59P
Front suspension Telescopic
Rear suspension Swing arm
▲CAUTION
!
Front brake Disc brake
When occur any trouble, the best way is Rear brake Internal expanding drum
to consult your Hyosung dealer for
repairs. TANK CAPACITIES
Fuel tank 8.0ℓ
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WARNING
Noise Control System (muffler assembly)
TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED
Overseas Technical
1st Ed. JAN. 1999
Printed in KOREA
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