Baja motorsports X250 Dirt Bike Owner's Manual - Operation

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    X250 dirt bike read this manual carefully. It contains important safety information. No on under the age 16 should operate this dirt bike without adult supervision. Owner’s manual minimum age requirement: 16 model 250cc rev. C 020509 always wear a helmet. It could save your life. Do not remove this ...

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    Congratulations on your purchase of the baja inc. X250 dirt bike. Your bike is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects in the material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. During the warranty period baja, inc. Will at its option, repair, provide replacement parts ...

  • Page 3: Warning

    Iii this manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when resold or otherwise transferred to a new user or operator. The manual contains important safety information and instructions which should be read carefully before operating the vehicle. ! The...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Table of contents safety ...............................................................................................................2 safe operation ......................................................................................3 safety gear ..................................................

  • Page 5: Safety

    Please read this manual and follow all instructions carefully. To emphasize special information, the symbol and the words warning or caution have special meaning. Pay attention to warnings and cautions. Note: indicating special information which makes maintenance easier and/or instructions clearer. ...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Safe operation rules for safe operation a pre-operation check must be conducted before starting the engine. This check will insure safety, prevent mishaps, and prevent damage to components. It is strongly suggested that all operators take a certified motorcycle rider’s course prior to operating the v...

  • Page 7: Safety

    · always keep your dirt bike in safe operating condition. Inspect dirt bike before each ride and perform all recommended maintenance and pre-ride inspections. · never overload dirt bike. Maximum weight capacity is 250 lbs. (113 kg). Safety gear a dot approved motorcycle helmet is the most important ...

  • Page 8: Warning Label Placement

    5 warning label placement off road use only this vehicle is manufactured and designed for off road use only. It does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standards. Operation on public streets, roads, or highways is illegal.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications description data description data overall length 1920mm ( 75 1/2 in.) cylinder bore x stroke 67mm x 65mm overall width 820mm (32 1/4 in.) compression ratio 9.2:1 overall height 1060mm (41 3/4 in.) output max 11.5kw / 6500 rpm 15.2hp / 6500 rpm wheelbase 1320mm (52 in.) displacement 24...

  • Page 10: Part Location

    7 parts & subassemblies throttle twist grip front brake lever fuel tank cap brake fluid reservoir clutch lever ignition key switch on/off switch electric start button part location.

  • Page 11: Part Location

    8 part location drive seat cushion exhaust silencer kick lever rear brake pedal front wheel front shock absorber fuel valve gear shifting pedal side stand rear fork rear wheel battery compartment carburetor choke lever on carburetor rear brake caliper front shocks front brake caliper gas cap oil cap...

  • Page 12: Crankcase Creather

    Crankcase creather when shipped from the factory, the crankcase breather is tied up with a zip tie. Before starting engine for the first time, make sure the zip tie is removed from breather. Remove zip tie using a pair of shears or sharp knife, dispose of zip tie properly. Caution zip tie on breather...

  • Page 13: Operation

    10 fuel filling the capacity of the fuel tank is 3.33l (.88 gal) . Unscrew gas cap by turning counter clockwise and carefully fill tank with unleaded gasoline through opening. Do not mix gas and oil together, this is a 4-stroke engine. Replace gas cap by carefully aligning the threads on cap and the ...

  • Page 14: Operation

    11 operation switches on right handlebar ignition switch the ignition switch is located on the right handlebar. When switch is turned to “ ” (off) position, the engine will not start. If engine is running and (off) button is pushed the engine will turn off. When switch is turned to “ ” (on) position...

  • Page 15: Operation

    12 operation right handlebar, front brake lever and throttle twist grip throttle twist grip controls engine and dirt bike speed. When twist grip is turned back ccw (counter clockwise) engine speed is increased along with speed of dirt bike. When twist grip is turned forward cw (clockwise) engine spe...

  • Page 16: Operation

    13 operation gear shifting reduce throttle before shifting. Never increase throttle while shifting gears. Pull in the clutch lever, located on the right hand grip depress the shift lever to place the gear in 1st, lift up the lever to shift to 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. Do not place your foot on the gear...

  • Page 17: Operation

    14 operation pre- ride inspection before each ride it is important to inspect your dirt bike. Make sure any problems found are corrected before starting engine. A pre-ride inspection is a must for off-road riding because off road riding can provide excessive wear and tear on components. Tires: use a...

  • Page 18: Operation

    Operation warning never start engine without first performing a pre-ride inspection failure to perform a pre-ride inspection could result in severe injury or death. Always perform pre-ride inspection before every ride and correct any problems. ! Caution verify oil level prior to starting. Starting th...

  • Page 19: Battery Installation

    16 battery installation battery installation initial service and installation of battery: warning the following procedure is very dangerous and should be performed with utmost care and attention. Wear protective eye wear, rubber gloves, and have water available should electrolyte come in contact wit...

  • Page 20: Battery Installation

    17 battery installation note: the following page is for vehicles with battery’s containing separate electrolyte pack. Preparing the battery: · place battery on level surface. Remove cap strip from top of battery. (see figure 20) . Wear eye protection and rubber gloves for this step. Once battery stri...

  • Page 21: Battery Installation

    18 warning never remove the strip of caps nor add any water or electrolyte. Red + black - figure 27 battery compartment bolts battery installation how to initially charge the battery: 1. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the red positive (+) pole of the battery. (see figure 24) 2. Connect the bla...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Maintenance checking the oil check engine oil each time prior to operating dirt bike. The oil level should be between the upper and lower lines of oil gauge fitted in a screw plug, which is on right cover of crankcase. 1. Set dirt bike on level ground. Look at sight gauge for current oil level. You c...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    20 1. Remove oil drain plug, located at bottom of engine and let oil drain into an approved collection container. Do not perform this procedure while engine is hot. Serious burns could result from contact with hot oil. 2. Dispose of the used oil properly. For proper disposal procedures, contact your...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Valve inspection refer to maintenance schedule in this owner’s manual for valve adjustment inspection intervals. Valve clearance should be: intake: 0.002 inch (0.051 mm) exhaust: 0.002 inch (0.051 mm) the engine will make excess noise if the gap is too large in air valve. If gap is too small valve o...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance checking & cleaning the air filter 1. Air filter is located under seat. To get to the air filter remove bolts from each side of seat. Remove air filter cover 2. Take the air filter out and check to see if it is dirty or torn. 3. Remove foam element and wash with water and allow to dry per in...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Maintenance adjusting the throttle cable make sure the throttle works normally. Check if the throttle twist grip has the required free operating movement. The required free operating movement: 2-4mm (1/16-3/16 in) if the grip cannot be moved freely, turn adjusting nut located on top of the throttle ...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    1. Inspect the front disk brake caliper for leakage. If brake fluid leaks, the safety of riding could be affected. 2. Inspect the brake hose for cracks, and the joint for leakage. 3. Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir, if level is at or below the lower mark, inspect brake pads for...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Maintenance clutch adjustment clutch adjustment to adjust the clutch lever play: 1. Remove adjuster cover (slide back on cable). 2. Loosen adjuster nut and move adjuster in or out to obtain the correct play. 3. Tighten adjuster nut 4. Recheck the clutch lever free distance. Readjust it if it is not ...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    26 lubricating chain 1. Shut off the engine 2. Add light amounts of machine oil or chain lube to the driving chain. (too much machine oil or chain lube may cause splattering to occur.) attention: the chain should be replaced when the adjusting limit has reached it’s maximum. Adjustment of chain 1. W...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    27 1 front wheel axle bolt 12mm 35-45 nm (26-33 ft.Lb.) 2 rear wheel axle bolt 13mm 50-60 nm (37-44 ft.Lb.) 3 handle bar clamp bracket 4 ea. 8mm 20-25 nm (15-18 ft. Lb.) 4 top triple tree shock bracket 2 ea. 6mm 8-11 nm (6-8 ft. Lb) 5 bottom triple tree shock bracket 2 ea. 8mm 20-25 nm (15-18 ft. Lb...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Item initial 1 months initial 3 months every 3 months every 6 months * valves i i valve clearance/ adjust i spark plug c c r air filter i every 20 - 40 hours (more often in dusty areas) * carburetor i i * exhaust system i spark arrester i fuel hose i i engine oil r r engine oil filter c c engine oil ...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    This troubleshooting guide is provided to help you to find the cause of some common complaints. Complaint: engine is hard to start or does not start at all. Something is probably wrong with the fuel system or ignition system. Fuel supply check 1. Make sure there is adequate fuel in the fuel tank. 2. ...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    30 troubleshooting ignition system check 1. Remove the spark plug and reattach it to the spark plug lead. 2. Turn ignition key to the “run” position. Slide the engine stop switch to the “run” position. Push the electric button “start “(grey button). If the ignition system is operating properly, a bl...

  • Page 34: Vehicle Washing

    Cleaning the vehicle regularly can slow down the color fading of its body and make it easier to check if there is any damage and any oil leakage. 1. After pre-wiping, the vehicle should be washed with clean water to remove dirty residues so as to prevent corrosion. Plastic subassemblies should be cl...

  • Page 35: Instructions For Storage

    32 instructions for storage if the vehicle is not going to be used for a long period of time, for example, in winter time, some steps should be taken to prevent malfunction of and damage to its components which might be caused by long storage. Before storing the vehicle for a long period , proper ma...

  • Page 36: Instructions For Storage

    Instructions for storage resumption of service after storage 1. Change engine oil if vehicle has been out service for over 4 months. 2. Drain off any remaining unused gas in tank, follow by filling with fresh gasoline. 3. Make sure all bolts are tight. See torque specs. 4. Prior to riding, all the re...

  • Page 37: Serial Number Location

    34 serial number location serial number location you need to know the frame and engine serial numbers to get title documents for your dirt bike. You also need these numbers to help your authorized service center or baja inc. Order parts. The frame number is stamped on front of dirt bike frame. The e...

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    Emission control system warranty baja motorsports – emission control system warranty your warranty rights and obligations the emission control system warranty period for this vehicle begins on the date the vehicle is delivered to the first purchaser other than an authorized dealer, or the date it is ...

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    Emission control system warranty coverage of repairs under this warranty applies only when repairs are completed at an authorized dealer or repair facility. The distributor will not cover repairs performed outside of an authorized dealer or repair facility. The use of replacement parts not equivalen...

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    No express emission control system warranty is given by the distributor except as specifically set forth herein. Any emission control system warranty implied by law, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited to the express emission control system warranty...

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    36 baja, inc. P.O. Box 61150 phoenix, az 85082 tel: 602-443-9180 toll free: 888-863-2252.