Bajaj Electricals Pulsar 135 LS User Manual

Summary of Pulsar 135 LS

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    Dear customer, congratulations on becoming the proud owner of a “bajaj pulsar 135 ls” motorcycle, one of the finest motorcycles in the country. Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important. Hence, before you ride the bike, please read this owner's manual carefully and familiarize your...

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    Table of contents description identification data..........................................................................................................................................................................1 technical specifications..........................................................

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    Warning this indicates that a potential hazard or injury to you or other persons and to the vehicle can happen, if the advise provided is not followed. Safety and warning information caution this indicates that a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage. Follow the advise provided with t...

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    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 the lh side of steering tube. (alpha-numeric - 17 digits). Engine number location : ...

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    Technical specifications 2 engine : 4 stroke dts-i, single cylinder natural air cooled. Bore x stroke : 54.0 mm x 58.8 mm eng. Displacement : 134.66 cc compression ratio : 9.8:1 idling speed : 1400 rpm max. Net power : 13.5 ps @ 9000 rpm max. Net torque : 11.4 nm @ 7500 rpm ignition system : dc, mic...

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    Location of parts 1. Speedometer : the vehicle speed is displayed in digit. 2. Fuel level indicator : it shows available fuel in fuel tank. 3. Tachometer : it shows the engine speed in rpm. 4. Steering cum ignition switch : key operated switch for ignition ‘on’/‘off’ & locking handle bar. 5. Odomete...

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    Location of parts lock : steering locked. Ignition off. Off : steering unlock. Ignition off. On : steering unlock. Ignition on. Steering cum ignition lock : it has three positions. To lock the steering : to lock the steering, turn the handle bar to the left or right. Push & release the key. Turn the...

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    Location of parts 5 fuel tank cap • to open the fuel tank cap, open the flap. Insert the key in the lock and turn it clockwise and lift fuel tank cap. • ‘fuel tank cap’ gets locked when pushed back into the place. Fuel tap fuel tap lever has following positions. On : when fuel level is above reserve...

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    6 left handle bar switches a. Dipper switch : when headlight is on, high or low beam can be selected with the dipper switch. Hi beam indicator light located on speedo console will light up when high beam is selected. : high beam : low beam b. Turn signal switch : when the turn signal switch is turne...

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    Location of parts right handle bar switches e. Head light switch : it has 3 positions. : all lamps 'off'. : while engine running, tail lamp, meter lamp and pilot lamp/s ‘on’. : while engine running, head lamp, pilot lamp/s, tail lamp and meter lamps ‘on’. F. Starter button : starter button operates ...

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    Location of parts 8 removal of side cover lh • insert the key into the cover lock (a) and turn the key clockwise. • hold the cover with both hands and pull front side first (b). Slide (c) forward. Take out ‘side cover’. Fitment of side cover lh • match lug provided on rear side (c) of ‘side cover’ w...

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    9 location of parts 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 watch on battery charge level indicating icon, if it flashes (indicates battery is in low charged condition), show the vehicle to ...

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    10 removal of seat - front • remove ‘side cover’ lh. • remove ‘seat rear’. • to remove seat front, remove bolt (b) shown in fig. 2. • lift the seat from rear end and slide it towards tail lamp to remove seat. Fig. 2 seat mounting bolt fig. 1 seat release cable removal of seat - rear • remove ‘side c...

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    11 fitment of seat - front • for fitment of seat front, match & insert the bracket (‘1’ of fig. ‘a’) of seat with slot (‘2’ of fig. ‘a’) provided below fuel tank rear mounting on chassis. Push seat towards fuel tank. • then press the seat at rear from top to align lock bolt (‘3’ of fig. ‘b’) . • tig...

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    12 how to ride your bike proper running-in is important for the better life and trouble free performance of the vehicle. • during first 2000 kms running-in period do not exceed following speed limits. Kms 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 0 - 1000 14 22 31 38 45 1000 - 2000 19 31 43 52 62 • always keep the speed ...

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    How to ride your bike shifting gears : • close throttle & depress the clutch. • shift into next higher or lower gear. • open the throttle and release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously. Gear shifting lever & gear shifting sequence warning : when shifting down to lower gear, do not shift at s...

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    How to ride your bike 14 • drive smoothly and steadily at speed between 40 and 50 km/h . • drive at constant speed; avoid sudden accelerations & harsh braking as far as possible. Plan your trips properly with minimum start-stops. • change the gear judiciously according to the speed requirements. Dri...

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    • always wear helmets while driving or riding. Your helmets should conform to appropriate indian standards. • read thoroughly the instructions in this manual and follow them carefully. • avoid unnecessary accessories for the safety of both rider and other motorists. • get familiar and follow traffic...

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    General maintenance information 16 • check engine oil level every day before starting the vehicle. • always maintain engine oil level between upper & lower mark provided on cover rh. Engine oil level checking : • park the vehicle on level surface on center stand. • check oil level through oil inspec...

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    Drive chain slackness • chain top edge to be kept between the two marks during chain slackness adjustment. • care should be taken, that the chain should never run dry. • lubricate chain from outside with sae 90 oil at every 500 kms. • chain slackness will have to be adjusted whenever required. Gener...

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    General maintenance information battery : 12v - 5 ah, mf • battery is located inside ‘side cover’ lh. • always ensure that battery electrolyte level is in between max & min level marks. • check & top up battery by distilled water if electrolyte level is below min level mark. • battery life would get...

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    General maintenance information 19 front brake fluid level • front brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is located near rh switch on handle bar. • to check oil level, keep the vehicle on centre stand with handle bar in straight ahead position. • always ensure that brake fluid level is above ‘min’ m...

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    Daily safety checks 20 before riding the motorcycle be sure to check the following items. Please give proper importance to these checks and perform all of them before riding the motorcycle. If any irregularities are found during these checks, refer to the maintenance chapter and see authorised deale...

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    Non-use maintenance 21 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...

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    Periodic maintenance / lubrication chart 22 *for any other brand of oil (sae 20w 0 api ‘sl’ jaso ma grade) drain interval i 5000 kms. 5 s v v more frequent cleaning may be required when driving in dusty condition. 1. Servicing 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1st - 750 kms / 30 days 2nd onward @5000 kms 2. Engine idli...

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    Periodic maintenance / lubrication chart 23 17. Rear brake pedal free play c, a c, a c, a c, a c, a c, a c, a c, a 18. Brake lining or pad wear cl, r cl cl cl, r cl cl cl, r replace at every 15000 kms 19. Brake fluid level / top up / replace (if applicable) c, a, r c, a c, a c, a c, a c, a c, a r re...

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    Periodic maintenance / lubrication chart 24 33. Drive chain ‘o’ ring type (if applicable) l at every 500 kms 34. Drive chain remove, clean, insp. & lubricate (o/h) cl, l cl, l cl, l cl, l at every 10000 kms 35. Drive chain link lock r r r r replace at every 10000 kms 36. Wheel bearing (for non seale...

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    Schedule for periodic part replacement 25 bajaj auto recommends the following periodic parts replacement for optimum performance of your vehicle as per the schedule. Qty 1000 ml 1 nil 1000 ml 1 1 1 1 2 nos. 1 4 1 2 1 1st free 2nd free 3rd free 1st paid engine oil engine oil filter / paper oil filter...

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    Schedule for periodic part replacement 26 qty 1000 ml 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 300 ml nil 2nd paid 3rd paid engine oil engine oil filter / paper oil filter air filter cover ‘o’ ring carburettor rubber duct fuel pipes steering stem bearing cone set (if required) rear wheel rubber dampers (if required) engine ...

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    Schedule for periodic part replacement 27 qty 1 11 75 ml 1 1 1 4 1 4th paid air cleaner element brake pad / shoe brake fluid (if applicable) steering stem bearing cone set (if required) rear wheel rubber damper (if required) drive chain lock valve oil seals cylinder head gasket type of service item ...

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    29 warranty : scopes and limits bajaj auto limited gives the following warranty in respect of the 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 limited will ...

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    30 enables him 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 no...

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    31 warranty : scopes and limits 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 exha...

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    32 service record chart 1st free service - **oil change 2nd free service 3rd free service - **oil change 1st paid service 2nd paid service - **oil change 3rd paid service 4th paid service - **oil change 500~750 or 30~45 days 4500~5000 or 240 days 9500~10000 or 240 days 14500~15000 or 120 days from l...

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    Parts always insist on for optimum performance of vehicle for prolonged life of components & vehicle for economical maintenance cost genuinity test genuine m.R.P. (incl. Of all taxes) in rs. For qty. Packed 57.43 03100802 p0001 55.58 in assam, karnataka, manipur, m.P., nagaland, u.P., & uttaranchal ...