Bajaj Auto Pulsar 135 LS Owner's Manual

Summary of Pulsar 135 LS

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    Foreword welcome to the pulsar family! You are now the proud owner of the next generation pulsar 135 ls, india's no.1 sports bike. By no.1 we are talking about unparalleled performance, superior technology and incredible market leadership that pulsar today enjoys. This makes the pulsar you ride, unb...

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    Description 1. Technical specifications 1 2. Identification data 3 3. Location of parts 4 4. Steering cum ignition lock 5 5. Fuel tank cap / fuel tap 6 6. Speedometer details 7 7. Control switches 8 8. Removal & fitment of side covers 10 9. Removal & fitment seat 12 10. Battery / tool kit 13 11. Dai...

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    Engine : 4 stroke dts-i, single cylinder 4 valve natural air cooled. Bore x stroke : 54.0 mm x 58.8 mm eng. Displacement : 134.60 cc compression ratio : 9.8 +/- 0.5 :1 idling speed : 1400 +/- 100 rpm max. Net power : 13.5 ps @ 9000 rpm max. Net torque : 11.4 nm @ 7500 rpm ignition system : dc cdi sp...

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    Note : • all dimensions are under unladen condition. • above information is subject to change without any notice. • this vehicle complies to bs iv standards. • aho is government regulation. 2 tyre pressure front : 1.75 kg/cm 2 rear (solo) : 2.00 kg/cm 2 rear (pillion) : 2.25 kg/cm electrical system ...

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    Identification data the frame and engine serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. They are the unique alpha-numeric codes to identify your particular vehicle from others of the same model and type. Frame number location on side of steering tube (alpha-numeric - 17 digits) engine number lo...

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    Location of parts 4 front fork brake lever fuel tank cap nitrox rear shock absorber pillion foot rest engine oil inspection window speedometer disc brake led tail lamp grab handle manual choke.

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    Steering cum ignition lock to lock the steering : to lock the steering, turn the handle bar to the left or right. Push & release the key. Turn the key to “lock” position and remove the key. To unlock the steering : to unlock steering, insert the key in steering cum ignition lock & turn it clockwise ...

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    Fuel tank cap / fuel tap 6 fuel tap fuel tap lever has following positions. Off : when fuel supply is to be cut off. On : when fuel level is above reserve position. Res : when fuel level is below reserve position. Fuel tank cap fuel tap fuel tank cap • to open the fuel tank cap, open the flap. Inser...

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    Speedometer details 4 5 6 7 8 9 7. Battery indicator : shows battery charge condition. Battery icon glow on when battery needs charging. 8. Neutral indicator : when transmission is in neutral and ignition switch ‘on’, the neutral indicator will glow 9. Trip meter reset button : trip meter can be res...

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    Control switches c. Horn button : ( ) press button for sounding horn. D. Pass switch : press the switch to flash the head light. It is used to give signal to vehicles coming from opposite side while overtaking. Left handle bar switches a. Dipper switch : when headlight is on, high or low beam can be...

  • Page 11: Aho  Feature

    9 control switches hi/low beam headlamp effect of switch status pass switch low beam low beam ‘on’ hi beam ‘on’ hi beam hi beam no change ‘on’ aho feature (automatic headlight ‘on’) there is no ‘light switch’ on rh control switch. Ignition switch ‘on’ speedometer illumination engine ‘off’ tail lamp,...

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    Removal & fitment of side cover lh / rh caution : remove cover as described above, otherwise the lugs may break. 10 fitment of side cover lh • match slot provided on rear portion (c) of ‘side cover lh’ with the bracket located on chassis & slide (c) backward. • match lug (b) provided on front portio...

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    Removal & fitment of side cover lh / rh 11 fitment of side cover rh • match slot provided on rear portion (c) of ‘side cover lh’ with the bracket located on chassis and slide (c) backward. • match lug provided on front side (b) of ‘side cover’ with rubber grommet hole provided on ‘fuel tank’ and pre...

  • Page 14: Removal  Of   Seat

    Removal & fitment of seat 12 fig. 3 fig. 2 fig. 1 seat release cable a c b removal of seat • remove ‘side cover’ lh. • pull the ‘seat release cable’ (a) to release seat lock. Keeping cable pulled, lift the seat from rear end and slide it towards tail lamp to remove seat assembly. Fig.1 fitment of se...

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    Battery / tool kit 13 tool kit location • it is located below the battery. First aid kit location • first aid kit is to be stored in side seat cowl. Battery • it is located inside the ‘side cover’ lh. • always maintain electrolyte level in each cell between max and min level lines. • always keep a w...

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    Daily safety checks • brake pedal play - 20 to 30 mm. • wear lining indicator within usable range. No brake dragging, applicable to drum brake vehicles. • brake fluid level above min mark provided on reservoir, applicable to disc brake vehicle. • drive chain slack of 25 to 30 mm adequately lubricate...

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    How to ride your bike starting the engine : • turn the fuel tap knob to ‘on’ or ‘res’ position. • switch ‘on’ ignition & ‘kill switch’ • confirm that transmission is in neutral. • fold r.H side rider footrest. • keep throttle completely closed, press starter button “ ” / apply kick to start the engi...

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    Th th from 5 to 4 gear th rd from 4 to 3 gear rd nd from 3 to 2 gear nd st from 2 to 1 gear 45 km/h 35 km/h 25 km/h 15 km/h recommended speed for shifting down warning : when shifting down to lower gear, do not shift at such high speed that engine rpm jumps excessively. This may cause engine damage,...

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    Stopping the vehicle : • close the throttle completely. • shift the transmission into neutral. • bring the vehicle to complete stop. • turn the ignition switch off. Parking the vehicle : • support the motorcycle on a firm level surface with the center or side stand. • lock the steering. How to ride ...

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    How to ride your bike fuel saving tips : a well maintained vehicle and good driving can contribute a lot to the saving of petrol. Following are a few simple fuel saving tips. Good riding habits : • ride smoothly and steadily at an optimum driving speed of 40 to 50 km/h • avoid harsh braking. • chang...

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    Safe riding tips • drive cautiously. Start early & reach your destination safely. • always carry vehicle registration & insurance papers, and a valid driving licence with you. • avoid driving on loose sand or stones where vehicle is likely to skid. • properly wrap-up loose clothes while driving or r...

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    Engine oil a : oil filler cap b : oil level gauge engine oil level checking : • check engine oil level every day. Park vehicle on level surface on center stand. • check oil level through oil level gauge ‘b’. • always maintain engine oil level between upper (c) and lower (d) mark provided on cover rh...

  • Page 23: Front  Wheel

    Wheels - tyre use the recommended levers while removing the tyre / tube for puncture work. This will avoid any damages to the edges / scratches on paint of the wheel. Tyre pressure : keep appropriate tyre pressure as mentioned below to increase life of the tyre & for better fuel consumption. Note : ...

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    Periodic maintenance information 22 front brake fluid level : • front brake fluid reservior is located on rh side of handle bar. • to check oil level, keep the vehicle on center stand with handle bar in straight ahead condition. • always ensure that brake fluid level is above ‘min’ mark given on ins...

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    Periodic maintenance information 23 • when battery is found discharged, it is advised to get it charged immediately. • environment care must be taken to dispose off the used battery. It is always recommended to hand over the same to the authorised battery / bajaj dealer for proper disposal of the sa...

  • Page 26: Std. Chain

    Periodic maintenance information spark plug • remove spark plugs by using plug spanner. • clean the spark plugs. • adjust the gaps if incorrect by bending outer electrode carefully. Spark plug gap : 0.7 to 0.8 mm. Spark plug (2 nos.) : bosch or : champion 0.7 to 0.8 mm drive chain slackness • chain ...

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    Periodic maintenance information drive chain must be cleaned & lubricated as per periodic maintenance schedule. Drive chain (o-ring type) • ‘o’ rings must always be kept wet for best performance hence lubricate every 500 kms • o-ring chain lubrication can easily be done by owners using bajaj ‘chain ...

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    26 customer id : instruction to avail free service through digitized free service coupon please follow following procedure : - • please provide your mobile number to dealer at the time of buying of new bajaj vehicle. • in case of change in mobile number, please update to dealer / asc. • you will rec...

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    Periodic maintenance & lubrication chart 27  tick in the box after replacing the periodic parts. Recommended frequency servicing sr. No. Operation st 1 free 500 ~ 750 nd 2 free 4500 ~ 5000 rd 3 free 9500 ~ 10000 kms subsequent every 5000 km after previous service 1. Water wash & dry the vehicle ens...

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    Periodic maintenance & lubrication chart 28  tick in the box after replacing the periodic parts. Recommended frequency servicing sr. No. Operation st 1 free 500 ~ 750 nd 2 free 4500 ~ 5000 rd 3 free 9500 ~ 10000 kms subsequent every 5000 km after previous service 9. Air filter cover ‘o’ ring cl,r c...

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    Periodic maintenance & lubrication chart 29  tick in the box after replacing the periodic parts. Recommended frequency servicing sr. No. Operation st 1 free 500 ~ 750 nd 2 free 4500 ~ 5000 rd 3 free 9500 ~ 10000 kms subsequent every 5000 km after previous service 20. Silencer tail pipe cleaning** c...

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    Periodic maintenance & lubrication chart 30  tick in the box after replacing the periodic parts. Recommended frequency servicing sr. No. Operation st 1 free 500 ~ 750 nd 2 free 4500 ~ 5000 rd 3 free 9500 ~ 10000 kms subsequent every 5000 km after previous service 29. Handle bar control switches c,c...

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    38. Coolant level in expansion tank** c,a c,a c,a c,a c,a c,a c,a c,a use recommended 'ready to use coolant'. 39. Coolant hose damage/clamps/leakage** c c c c c c c 40. Radiator fins** c c c c c c c 41. Spoke tightening**-front & rear c,t c,t c,t c,t c,t c,t c,t c,t 42. Front fork dust seal & rubber...

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    Non-use maintenance non-use maintenance is necessary if a vehicle remains off road for a longer duration (more than 15 days**). The correct and careful non- use maintenance carried out before storing the vehicle will prevent the vehicle from rusting and from such other non-operational damages like f...

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    Delivery certificate 34 frame no. : engine no. : sold on.: customer’s name mr/mrs/miss : address : contact no. : i have taken possesion of motorcycle along with the following items. 1. Owner's manual 5. Standard accessories 2. 2 nos of key 6. Battery make ___________ sr. No. ____________ 3. Set of t...

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    Warranty : scope & limit bajaj auto limited gives the following warranty in respect of the “pulsar 135 ls” motorcycle manufactured by them. Every possible care and precaution has been taken to ensure quality in respect of the material & workmanship in the vehicles manufactured by us. Bajaj auto limi...

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    To remove and despatch the part / parts attributing to the manufacturing defect to the company. B. Produces the owner's manual, in original, to enable that dealer to verify the details. It must be expressly understood that claims forwarded directly to us by the owner / customers will not be entertai...

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    7. All chrome plated parts are prone to rust or corrosion in coastal area or in acidic environment or due to neglected cleaning etc. However chrome film peeling is covered under warranty in general atmospheric conditions. Blue/ yellow colouration of silencer near exhaust port is permissible and henc...

  • Page 40: Battery  Warranty  Card

    Service record sr. No. Date age mths. Specific gravity voltage remarks dealer’s stamp & signature * code battery warranty card make of battery : ........................ Mfg. Code of battery : battery sr. No.: battery charging date : type of battery : vehiclesale date : name of owner and address : t...

  • Page 41: In  Case  Of  Claim

    Details of repair, if any____________________________________________________________________________ note: please contact nearest respective authorised battery dealer for details immediately after purchase of vehicle. Name of dealer & code :__________________________________________________________...