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EBR EBR 1190RS 2013 Owner's Manual

Summary of EBR 1190RS 2013

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    201 3 ebr owners manual ebr 1190rs model part number c1000. 2b6 1.

  • Page 2: Important Notice!

    Important notice! Safety definitions statements in this manual preceded by the following words are of special significance: warning ! Caution ! Caution warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Caution indicates a potentially ...

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    Your owner's manual dear new ebr owner, welcome to the american sport motorcycle: ebr! Your motorcycle is the result of years of racing and design knowledge of a dedicated team of sport motorcycling enthusiasts who are also highly trained engi- neers and technicians. Careful consideration has been g...

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    Your owner's manual contains instructions for the safe operation and minor maintenance required to keep your ebr motorcycle at peak performance. More serious repairs are covered in detail in a separate ebr service manual. Such major repairs require the attention of a skilled technician and the use o...

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    Customer service assistance the majority of all sales or service issues will be resolved at the dealership. However if an issue arises that your dealer cannot resolve, please follow the procedure below. 1. Discuss your problem with the appropriate personnel at the dealership in the sales, service or...

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    Personal information name: address: telephone: dealer information name: address: telephone: vehicle identification number: ignition key number: purchase date: sales contact: service contact: parts contact: this owner‟s manual illustrates and describes features that are standard or are available as e...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents safety first safe operating rules: ……………..................... 25 rules of the road:............................................... 32 accessories and cargo: …………….................. 33 identification vehicle identification number: ebr 1190rs.... 36 labels: ……………........................

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    Table of contents general information general: controls and indicators ignition/headlamp key switch: …………………….......... 48 turning motorcycle on/off.................................. 49 parking the motorcycle......................................... 50 locking steering..................................

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    Table of contents instrument cluster............................................................. 54 lcd screen........................................................ 54 tachometer......................................................... 54 menu button .................................................

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    Table of contents turn signal indicator lamps................................. 60 neutral indicator lamp.......................................... 60 high beam indicator lamp.................................... 60 warning lamps...................................................... 60 low fuel lamp.....

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    Table of contents gear shift lever....................................................... 65 adjusting foot controls........................................... 68 adjusting hand levers............................................ 69 fuel filler cap: …………....................................... 70 remo...

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    Table of contents operation operating recommendations: ebr 1190rs........... 74 general.................................................................... 74 break-in……………...: …………......................... 75 the first 600 miles (1000 kilometers).................. 75 pre-riding checklist ……………........

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    Table of contents suspension adjustments: ……….......................... 87 suspension definitions.......................................... 88 fine tuning suspension: ……………............... 89 changes in load................................................. 89 ride quality enhancement....................

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    Table of contents rear shock preload settings.................................... 9 6 setting rear shock preload...................................... 9 7 setting front fork preload....................................... 9 8 adjusting suspension damping: ………................. 9 9 setting front fork r...

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents oil level................................................................. 10 7 cold check (pre-ride)............................................ 10 7 hot check............................................................... 10 8 checking level in coolant sight gauge………… 1 21 engine...

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    Table of contents tires: …………….................................................. 13 2 tire replacement:………………........................... 13 3 inspection................................................................ 13 3 when to replace tires.......................................... 13 3 shock abs...

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    Table of contents battery: …………….............................................. 13 6 jump-starting …………….................................... 1 40 positive cable......................................................... 1 40 negative cable....................................................... 140 head...

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    Table of contents cleaning your motorcycle.............................................. 12 3 recommended products.................................................. 12 3 washing........................................................................... 12 5 windscreen maintenance…. …………................

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    Table of contents pre-ignition or detonation (knocks or pings)........ 14 7 overheats............................................................... 14 7 excessive vibration............................................... 14 8 poor fuel economy............................................... 14 8 lubr...

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    Table of contents brakes do not hold normally........................................... 14 9 cooling system.................................................................. 14 9 overheats............................................................................ 14 9 warranties and responsibiliti...

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    Table of contents owner's obligations........................................................ 15 6 exclusions....................................................................... 15 6 other limitations............................................................ 15 7 important: read carefully.........

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    Table of contents notes 23.

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    Table of contents notes 24.

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    Safe operating rules: ebr 1190 models motorcycles operate, steer, handle and brake differently from other vehicles. Motorcycles are less visible to oth- er drivers, and offer less crash protection than cars or trucks. Unskilled or improper use could result in loss of control, death or serious injury...

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    Warning ! Avoid spills. Slowly remove filler cap. Do not fill above bottom of filler neck insert, leaving air space for fuel expansion. Secure filler cap after refueling. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explo- sive, which could result in death or serious injury. Warning ! Use care when re...

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    Do not run motorcycle in a closed garage or confined area. Inhaling motorcycle exhaust, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas, could result in death or serious injury. See operation, break-in riding rules: ebr 1190rs. A new motorcycle must be operated according to the break-in procedure. Oper...

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    Pay strict attention to road surfaces and wind conditions. Your motorcycle may be subject to the following upset- ting forces: 1. Irregular pavement surfaces, such as holes, patches. 2. Wind blasts from passing vehicles. 3. Oil spills, gravel, etc. On road surface. 4. Inappropriate rider control inp...

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    Avoid contact with exhaust system and wear protec- tive clothing that completely covers legs while riding. Exhaust pipes and mufflers get very hot when engine is running and remain too hot to touch, even after engine is turned off. Failure to wear protective cloth- ing could result in burns or other...

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    Do not tow a disabled motorcycle. Towing can ad- versely affect stability and handling, which could re- sult in death or serious injury. Match tires, air valves and caps to the correct wheel rim. Contact an ebr dealer. Mismatching can result in damage to the tire bead, allow tire slippage on the rim...

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    Do not pull a trailer with a motorcycle. Pulling a trailer can cause tire overload, reduced braking effi- ciency and adversely affect stability and handling, which could result in death or serious injury. Regularly inspect shock absorbers and front forks. Replace leaking, damaged or worn parts that ...

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    Rules of the road it is recommended that inexperienced riders complete the beginners motorcycle rider course® sponsored by the motorcycle safety foundation®. Important tips about rid- ing are listed below. -always sound your horn but do not rely on it to be your only defense against other riders or ...

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    - while turning either right or left, watch for pedestrians and animals; as well as vehicles. -do not leave the curb or parking area without signaling and being sure that your way is clear to enter moving traffic. - moving lines of traffic have the right-of-way. - be sure that your license plate is ...

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    Do not exceed the motorcycle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or gross axle weight rating (gawr). Exceeding these weight ratings can affect stability and handling, which could result in death or serious injury. -the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight rating (gawr) are shown...

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    Ebr motorcycles are not designed for sidecar use. Sidecar use with an ebr can adversely affect han- dling and reduce braking efficiency, which could re- sult in death or serious injury. Travel at speeds appropriate for road and conditions and never travel faster than posted speed limit. Ex- cessive ...

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    Vehicle identification number: ebr 1190rs models 36.

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    Position description possible values 1 wmi code erik buell racing, llc vehicle originally manufactured in the united states 2 motorcycle type a = superbike 3 body type a = full-faired 4 market a = usa b = europe c = japan d = canada 5 net brake horse power a = 25-50 hp b = 51 -75 hp c = 76 -100 hp d...

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    Position description possible values 6 engine type 2 = 2 cylinder 7 check digit must calculate for each vin 8 model year c = 2012 d = 2013 9 plant location e = east troy 10 sequential production number 000001 000002 000003 etc. Table 1. Ebr v.I.N. Breakdown: 201 3 models 38.

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    Notes: 39.

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    Figure 2. Labels: ebr 1190 rs models (part number c0178.1b6) labels: ebr models. See figure 2 for safety and maintenance labels which were on the vehicle when new. If removed, replace- ment labels may be purchased for your motorcycle. Refer to table 2 for label descriptions. General warning label fr...

  • Page 41: Ecifi

    Sp ecifi ca t ions specifications: 201 3 ebr 1190rs models note: specifications in this document may not match those of official certification in some markets due to timing of this documents publication and printing, variance in testing methods, and/or vehicle differences. Cus- tomers seeking offici...

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    Table 5. Drivetrain table 6. Cooling system table 7. Liquid capacities table 8. Sprocket teeth 42.

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    Table 9: transmission gear ratios table 11. Tires table 10. Bulb chart 43.

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    Table 12. Dimensions table 13. Weights 44.

  • Page 45: Tire Data: Ebr Models

    Tire data: ebr models match tires, air valves and caps to the correct wheel \rim. Contact an ebr dealer. Mismatching can re- sult in damage to the tire bead, allow tire slippage on the rim or cause tire failure, which could result in death or serious injury. Use only ebr approved tires. See an ebr d...

  • Page 46: Fuel:

    Reformulated or (rfg): "reformulated gasoline" is a term used to describe gasoline blends that are specifically designed to burn cleaner than other types of gasoline, leaving fewer "tailpipe" emissions. They are also formulated to evaporate less when you are filling your tank. Reformulated gasoline ...

  • Page 47: Catalytic Converters

    Table 14. Octane ratings specification (r+m)/2 rating pump octane 91 (95 ron) catalytic converters this motorcycle is equipped with dual catalytic convert- ers. Do not operate catalytic converter-equipped vehicle with engine misfire. If you operate the vehicle under this condition, the exhaust will ...

  • Page 48: General: Controls And

    General: controls and indicators read the controls and indicators section before riding your motorcycle. Failure to understand the operation of the motorcycle could result in death or serious injury. Some features explained in this section are standard equipment on this model. Other features may be ...

  • Page 49: Turning Motorcycle On/off

    Notes if you leave the key in the on or parking lamp position for an extended length of time while parked, the lamps will eventually discharge the bat- tery. Record your key number in the space provided at the front of this owner‟s manual. The key number is pressed on a plastic tab that comes with t...

  • Page 50: Parking The Motorcycle

    Parking the motorcycle lamps can be turned on to increase the motorcycle‟s visi- bility to other motorists while parked. See figure 3. When the ignition switch is in the park- ing lamp position, the running lamps, tail lamps, and instrument cluster are illuminated. The front and rear turn signals ca...

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    Figure 4 figure 5 clutch lever passing lamp switch high beam low beam turn signal switch turn signal cancel button horn switch run off electric starter switch throttle control grip 51.

  • Page 52: Electric Starter Switch

    Electric starter switch see figure 5. The electric starter switch is located on the right hand controls. Pushing in the electric starter switch engages the electric starter and starts the engine if ignition power is on. See operation, starting the engine: ebr 1190rs for operation procedures. Engine ...

  • Page 53: Clutch Hand Lever

    Clutch hand lever do not position fingers between the hand control lev- er and the handlebar grip. Improper hand position- ing can impair control lever operation and cause loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or seri- ous injury. See figure 4. The clutch hand lever is located on the ...

  • Page 54: Turn Signal Switch

    Turn signal switch see figure 4. The left/right turn signal switch is located on the left hand controls and activates the front and rear turn signal flashers. - push the turn signal switch to the right to acti- vate the right front and rear turn signal flashers. - push the turn signal switch to the ...

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    Low fuel warning light (amber) turn signal indicator (green) high beam indicator (blue) “menu” button “>>“ button “mem” button “view“ button neutral light (green) oil pressure warning light (red) check engine light (amber) figure 6: 55.

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    >> button the “>>“ button is used to select the information being displayed on the bottom row of the lcd screen. With the engine running, press the “>>“ button to scroll through the following screens: trip 1 trip 2 miles to service lap mode low fuel trip (if low fuel condition exists) warning messag...

  • Page 57: Indicator Lamps

    Indicator lamps see figure 6. Three indicator lamps are located along the edges of the instrument cluster. Warning lamps see figure 6. Three warning lamps are located along the edge of the instrument cluster. These lamps indicate vehi- cle conditions that require attention. View button the view butt...

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    Speedometer odometer or: rpm battery voltage lap time gear indicator clock information line shift light rpm engine temperature figure 7: 58.

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    Lcd screen digital speedometer see figure 7. The digital speedometer displays the vehicle forward speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). Odometer the odometer measures the cumulative number of miles (mi) or kilometers (km) traveled since the vehicle was manufac- tured. Clock th...

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    Low fuel odometer (f-trip) the low fuel odometer automatically activates when the fuel level drops below 0.8 gal (3.0 l) with vehicle level and upright. This odometer displays the cumulative dis- tance traveled since the low fuel warning lamp turned on. The low fuel odometer resets after a short del...

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    If the lamp remains continuously lit after the initial diagnostics, begins flashing, or turns on at a later time, see a ebr dealer. This indicates an event has occurred related to the proper opera- tion of the engine management system. Engine over temperature lamp see figure 6. The amber check engin...

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    Low battery voltage lamp the red low battery voltage lamp illuminates when the bat- tery voltage falls below 11.5 v. When a battery condition exists, a system voltage message is displayed on the lcd screen. If the lamp remains lit or turns on after the ini- tial diagnostics, check the battery voltag...

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    Notes • the fuel consumption calculations are not displayed until 6 mi (10 km) have been traveled after a reset. • depending on the unit settings, the fuel consumption is displayed as miles per gallon (mpg), miles per gallon lap timer operation the lap timer requires a motorcycle mounted receiver an...

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    Table 15 64.

  • Page 65: Gear Shift Lever

    Gear shift lever the clutch must be fully disengaged before attempt- ing a gear shift. Failure to fully disengage the clutch can result in equipment damage. The gear shift lever is located on the left side of the mo- torcycle and is operated with the left foot. The transmis- sion is a six speed sequ...

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    Figure 24. Upshift pattern figure 25. Downshift pattern 66.

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    When difficulty of shifting gears is experienced, do not under any circumstances, attempt to force the shift. The results of such abuse will be a damaged or broken shifter mechanism. See operation, shifting gears, for more infor- mation. Do not apply brake strongly enough to lock the wheel. A locked...

  • Page 68: Adjusting Foot Controls

    Adjusting foot controls the gear shift and rear brake toe pegs can be adjust- ed for rider preference. 1. See figure 26. Loosen the fastener from the toe peg. 1. 2. Slide toe peg to the desired position. Adjust the peg angle as needed. 3. Tighten the fastener to 48-72 in-lbs (5.4-8.1 nm). Note to ad...

  • Page 69: Adjusting Hand Levers

    Adjusting hand levers the clutch and front brake hand levers may be adjusted to the rider's preference. 1. See figure 27. Turn knob to desired position. Note after adjusting hand lever position, rotate steering to full left and full right positions to make certain the lev- ers do not contact the fai...

  • Page 70: Fuel Filler Cap

    Fuel filler cap avoid spills. Slowly remove filler cap. Do not fill above bottom of fill plate, leaving air space for fuel expansion. Secure filler cap after refueling. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could result in death or serious injury. Use care when refueling. Press...

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    Maximum fill level is at bottom of baffle figure 29 71.

  • Page 72: Steering Head Lock

    Steering head lock protect your vehicle against theft. After parking your motorcycle, lock the steering head and remove igni- tion key from switch. Failure to lock your motorcycle may result in theft and/or equipment damage. The steering head lock is located on the ignition/ headlamp key switch and ...

  • Page 73: Rear View Mirrors

    Rear view mirrors objects in mirrors are closer than they appear. Use caution when judging distance of objects in mirrors. Failure to judge correct distances could result in death or serious injury. Your vehicle is equipped with two convex rear view mirrors. This type of mirror is designed to give a...

  • Page 74: Operating

    Operating recommendations general motorcycles are different from other vehicles. They operate, steer, handle and brake differently. Un- skilled or improper use could result in loss of control, death or serious injury. Take a rider training course read owner‟s manual before riding, adding acces- sori...

  • Page 75: Break-In Rules

    Cooling fans operate automatically, even when the ignition switch is off. Keep hands away from fan blades. Contact with a rotating fan blade can result in minor or moderate injury. When riding on wet roads, brake efficiency and trac- tion are greatly reduced. Failure to use care when braking, accele...

  • Page 76: Pre-Riding Check List

    4. Avoid lugging the engine by not running the engine at very low speeds in higher gears. 5. New brakes need to be bedded-in. Avoid stops from very high speeds for the first 200 miles (300 kilome- ters). Proper seating of the pads can be accom- plished by using light brake pressure for the first few...

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    Do not spill fuel on the motorcycle while refueling. Immediately wipe up fuel spills on your motorcycle. Fuel can cause damage to cosmetic surfaces. 1. Verify fuel is present in tank and add fuel if re- quired. See page 70. 2. Adjust mirrors to proper riding conditions 3. Check coolant level. See ma...

  • Page 78: Sidestand Interlock

    Be sure headlamp, tail lamp, stop lamp and turn signals are operating properly before riding. Poor visibility of rider to other motorists can result in death or serious injury. 9. Check for any fuel, oil, coolant or hydraulic fluid leaks. 10. Check chain for wear and damage. Service as neces- sary. ...

  • Page 79: Stopping The Engine

    Note the electronic fuel injection system compensates for all outside and engine temperatures for positive starts. 1. See figure 30. Turn engine off/run switch to run. 2. Be sure the throttle is closed. 3. Raise the sidestand. 4. Turn ignition/headlamp key switch to on. 5. Verify transmission is in ...

  • Page 80: Shifting Gears

    Shifting gears getting started the clutch must be fully disengaged before attempt- ing a gear shift. Failure to fully disengage the clutch can result in equipment damage. Note always start engine with transmission in neutral. Al- ways start motorcycle forward motion from first gear. 1. With motorcyc...

  • Page 81: Downshift (Deceleration)

    Downshift (deceleration) gear change mph kph first to second 15 25 second to third 25 40 third to fourth 35 55 fourth to fifth 45 70 fifth to sixth 55 85 do not downshift at speeds higher than those listed in the changing gear speeds table. Shifting to lower gears when speed is too high can cause th...

  • Page 82

    Note the shifting speeds shown in the tables are a recommen- dation. Vehicle owners may determine that individual shifting habits differ from those stated and remain ap- propriate for individual riding styles. See figure 32. When engine speed decreases, as in climbing a hill or running at reduced sp...

  • Page 83: Seat

    Gear change mph kph sixth to fifth 50 80 fifth to fourth 40 65 fourth to third 30 50 third to second 20 30 second to first 10 15 table 16. Downshift (deceleration) gear speeds seat rider seat removal 1. See figure 34. Remove four t30 torx screws. 3. Slide tail cowl assembly rearward to remove 83.

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    Figure 34: seat fasteners seat removal (4) t-30 screws 84.

  • Page 85: Rider Seat Installation

    Rider seat installation 1. See figure 35. Slide seat cowl onto bike from the rear. 2. Overlap rear of cowl with rear of tail. 3. Rotate front of cowl down while sliding it forward 4. See figure 36. Overlap the battery pan with the cowl as the cowl is rotated down and slid forward. 5. Install seat wi...

  • Page 86

    After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift, causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. Do not carry a passenger. Seat cowl is a cosmetic part that is not designed to support passenger weight. Opera...

  • Page 87: Suspension Adjustments

    Suspension adjustments each ebr motorcycle uses suspension components tailored to the vehicle weight and function. On all models, the front and rear preload setting will need to be adjusted for the riders weight and cargo. This adjustment should be made before the motorcycle is ridden any distance ....

  • Page 88: Suspension Definitions

    Suspension definitions damping: resistance to movement. Damping affects how easily the suspension can move and limits oscilla- tions of the system once the movement has begun. Compression: the suspension is compressed when the wheel moves upwards. Rebound: the suspension is rebounding when it is mov...

  • Page 89: Fine Tuning Suspension

    Fine tuning suspension see operation, factory suspension settings. The settings are the best balance of handling, ride, and stabil- ity. Suspension can be changed to accommodate rider preferences for ride quality, handling, road conditions and load changes. Notes do not continue to repeat the steps ...

  • Page 90: Ride Quality Enhancement

    Ride quality enhancement the stock settings are designed to offer sufficient chas- sis control, but some may choose to enhance ride com- fort over rougher road conditions or for long rides. Ad- justing the compression setting will reduce both high and low speed damping. 1. Adjust suspension for ride...

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    Chassis control/handling enhancement to provide more road surface feedback on smoother road conditions, increase compression and rebound settings. 1. Adjust suspension for rider weight. See opera- tion, factory suspension settings. 2. Increase chassis/handling control by increasing front and rear co...

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    92 notes.

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    93 notes.

  • Page 94: Changes In Load

    To achieve the proper settings, you will need the preload properly adjusted, the tires properly inflated and a familiar bumpy road. It is useful if the road contains a variety of dif- ferent kinds of bumps from small sharp bumps such as pot- holes or frost heaves, to large cracks. See operation, fac...

  • Page 95

    Suspension characteristics solution bike wallows through turns. Increase rebound damping. Bike feels loose or vague after bumps. Wheel tends to “pogo” or suffer continuous bouncing af- ter passing a bump. This is often noticeable by watching the bike as it travels over bumps. Wheel responds to bump ...

  • Page 96: Adjusting Preload

    Do not exceed the motorcycles gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or the gross axle weight rating (gawr). Exceeding these weight ratings can affect stability and handling, which could result in death or serious injury. Gvwr is the sum of the weight of the motorcycle, accessories, and the maximum weig...

  • Page 97

    Figure 38 setting rear shock preload 1. See figure 38. Change the preload by turning the black preload adjuster knob. See operation, factory suspension settings, for factory suspension settings (table 19). A. Rotate adjuster clockwise to increase preload. B. Rotate adjuster counter clockwise to decr...

  • Page 98

    Setting front fork preload 1. See figure 39. Turn preload adjuster nut counter- clockwise until it stops. This is the minimum preload setting. Both forks should be adjusted equally. Forks that are not properly adjusted can lead to loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. 2. Tu...

  • Page 99: Adjusting Suspension

    Figure 39: right fork adjusting suspension damping for the recommended rebound and compression damping settings for various road and riding conditions, see opera- tion, factory suspension settings. Note adjust suspension to the recommendation if possible, but never force adjusters beyond their mecha...

  • Page 100: Damping

    Setting front fork compression damping 1. See figure 40. Using a screwdriver, turn the compression damping adjuster clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum compression damp- ing setting. 2. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise the recom- mended amount specified in table 19. Figure 40: left fork ...

  • Page 101: Damping

    Figure 41: shock setting rear shock rebound damping 1. See figure 41. Turn the rebound adjuster clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum rebound damping setting. 2. Turn the rebound adjuster counterclockwise the recom- mended amount specified in table 19. Setting rear shock compression damping ...

  • Page 102

    Load*** front forks rear shock lb kg preload turns in from min- imum* compres- sion: turns out from max- imum ** rebound: turns out from max- imum ** preload: notch (#1 is lightest setting) compres- sion: clicks out from max- imum ** rebound: turns out from maximum ** less than 170 less than 77 7 13...

  • Page 103: Safe Operating

    Safe operating maintenance perform the service and maintenance operations as indicated in the regular service interval table. Lack of regular maintenance at the recommended inter- vals can affect the safe operation of your motorcycle, which could result in death or serious injury. Good maintenance c...

  • Page 104: Initial Service Check

    When supporting motorcycle, do not place supports under rear brake pedal. Damage to the brake system can occur, which could result in death or serious in- jury. Initial service check first 620 miles (100 kilometers) the first scheduled maintenance is at 620 miles (1000 kilometers). See maintenance s...

  • Page 105: Engine Lubrication

    Note refer to table 26. Regular maintenance interval opera- tions are required to keep your new motorcycle warran- ty in force. The use of other than ebr approved parts and service procedures may void the warranty. Any al- terations to the emission system components, such as the electronic fuel inje...

  • Page 106

    If amsoil or sae 20w50 are not available, the final option would be to add a synthetic 15w-50 oil that meets sg and jaso ma specifications. We again suggest the mixture of fluids be changed as soon as possible. At the first op- portunity, see an authorized dealer to change back to 100 percent amsoil...

  • Page 107: Checking Oil Level

    Checking oil level an accurate engine oil level reading can only be ob- tained with the engine at normal operating temperature. The engine will require a longer warm up period in cold- er temperatures if using the hot check procedure. Notes as part of the pre-ride inspection, verify that there are n...

  • Page 108: Oil Level Hot Check

    3. If oil appears proceed to the hot check. 4. If no oil appears place motorcycle on sidestand and add oil in 3.4 fl oz (0.1 l) increments just until you see oil in the gauge and then proceed to the hot check. See figure 44. Oil level hot check perform engine oil level hot check as follows: 1. To br...

  • Page 109

    Figure 45. Oil site glass location: right side in front of clutch oil site glass figure 46. Oil site glass level indication low level line high level line 109.

  • Page 110: Engine Oil Change

    Engine oil change do not switch lubricant brands indiscriminately be- cause some lubricants interact chemically when mixed. Use of inferior lubricants can damage the en- gine. Be sure that no lubricants or fluids get on tires, wheels, or brakes when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely affected...

  • Page 111

    Figure 47. Engine oil drain plug left side figure 48. Engine oil drain plug. Right side drain plug drain plug 111.

  • Page 112

    Note refer to table 26 to determine if the oil filter cartridge needs to be replaced. 6. If replacing the oil filter cartridge, perform the follow- ing: a. See figure 49 (page 113). Remove the two screws to detach the oil filter cover. B. Clean the cover and inside the oil filter recess in the crank...

  • Page 113: Winter Lubrication

    11. Inspect oil cooler fins for debris or damage. Blow out any debris from fins with compressed air from the inside of the cooler. 12. Wipe up any spilled oil on the vehicle. 13. Start engine. Verify that oil pressure signal lamp on instrument panel turns off after a few seconds when engine speed is...

  • Page 114: Fuel Filter

    Should be reduced to 1500 miles (2400 km). Motorcy- cles used only for short runs must have a thorough tank flush out before new oil is put in. The tank flush out should be performed by an authorized dealer or quali- fied technician. Note the further below freezing the temperature drops, the shorter...

  • Page 115

    Figure 50: axle figure 51: chain tension adjustors rear axle tension adjustors ensure same distance on both sides of swingarm 115.

  • Page 116

    Figure 52: adjustment measurement 35 mm adjustment distance 116.

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    117 notes.

  • Page 118: Chassis Lubrication

    Chassis lubrication do not switch lubricant brands indiscriminately be- cause some lubricants interact chemically when mixed. Use of inferior lubricants can damage the en- gine. 1. The steering head bearings are sealed, angular con- tact bearings and do not require additional lubrica- tion. Check fo...

  • Page 119: Air Filter

    Drain front fork oil and refill with a amsoil shock therapy suspension fluid #10 medium fork oil at the proper mileage intervals. Refer to table 26. If either fork leaks oil or does not seem to be working properly, see an ebr dealer. Forks must contain equal amounts of fork oil for proper damping. I...

  • Page 120: Storage

    Storage proper storage is important for the trouble-free op- eration of your motorcycle. See your owner’s manu- al for storage recommendations or see an ebr deal- er. Improper storage procedures can lead to equip- ment damage. If the motorcycle will not be operated for several months, such as during...

  • Page 121: Coolant Level

    Coolant level coolant type use only high quality extended life antifreeze and coolant. Use of other coolants/mixtures may lead to engine damage. The anti-freeze & coolant needs to be a 50-50 mixture of de-ionized water and ethylene glycol-based anti- freeze. De-ionized water must be used with the an...

  • Page 122: Expansion Tank

    Checking and adding coolant in expansion tank 1. See rider seat removal. 2. View the expansion tank. The fluid level should be in the middle of the tank when the bike is cold. 3. To add coolant, unscrew the cap on the plastic ex- pansion tank and fill to the midpoint of the tank. Coolant mixture con...

  • Page 123: Cleaning Your Ebr

    Cleaning your ebr aluminum parts must be maintained regularly to retain their original shine and luster. Frequently clean and wax your new ebr motorcycle to inhibit rust and corrosion. To aid in keeping your motorcycle clean, see an ebr dealer for cleaning, touch-up, polishing and waxing products. N...

  • Page 124: Windshield Maintenance

    Do not use pressure washers to clean wheel bearings, sprocket bearings, steering head bearings and swingarm bearings. Doing so can result in equipment damage. Observe warnings on labels of cleaning compounds. Failure to follow warnings could result in death or serious injury. Do not wash brake discs...

  • Page 125: Body Panel Care

    Note faint swirl marks are normal and may be more visible on tinted windshields than on clear windshields. Body panel care use of abrasive products or powered buffing equip- ment will cause permanent cosmetic damage to body panels. Use only recommended products and tech- niques outlined in this manu...

  • Page 126: Minor Scratch Removal

    Minor scratch removal use of abrasive products or powered buffing equip- ment will cause permanent cosmetic damage to body panels. Use only recommended products and tech- niques outlined in this manual to avoid damaging body panels. To remove minor scratches form body panels follow the instructions ...

  • Page 127: Wheel Care

    Wheel care to maintain the original luster and appearance of the wheels on your ebr motorcycle, clean and polish wheels as often as possible to inhibit rust and corrosion. Damage from harsh chemicals, acid based wheel clean- ers, brake dust and lack of maintenance can occur. Reg- ular washing and th...

  • Page 128: Hydraulic Clutch

    Hydraulic clutch general the clutch is hydraulically actuated. Squeezing the left hand lever actuates the clutch master cylinder applying hydraulic pressure through the clutch fluid line to the secondary clutch actuator. The secondary actuator acts on the clutch pressure plate compressing the clutch...

  • Page 129

    The clutch failing to disengage can cause loss of con- trol, which could result in death or serious injury. Prior to starting after extended periods of storage, place transmission in gear and push vehicle back and forth several times to assure proper clutch disen- gagement. Max min figure 57 129.

  • Page 130: Brakes

    Direct contact of d.O.T. 4 brake fluid with eyes can cause irritation. Avoid eye contact. In case of eye contact flush with large amounts of water and get medical attention. Swallowing large amounts of d.O.T. 4 brake fluid can cause digestive discomfort. If swallowed, obtain medical attention. Use i...

  • Page 131

    These brake tasks may include: 1. Inspecting front and rear brake pads and brake disks for wear. 2. Checking the fluid level in the front and rear master cylinder reservoirs. 3. Replacing the front and rear brake pads and pin. 4. Changing the brake fluid and having the brakes ser- viced. Use only d....

  • Page 132: Tires

    Tires keep the tires properly inflated. Check tire pressure be- fore riding when tires are cold. Be sure tires are properly inflated, balanced and have adequate tread. Inspect your tires regularly and see an ebr dealer for replacements. Riding with ex- cessively worn, unbalanced or under inflated ti...

  • Page 133: Tire Replacement

    Striking an object, such as a curb, can cause internal tire damage. If an object is struck, remove and in- spect both the inside and outside of the tire. A dam- aged tire can adversely affect stability and handling, which could result in death or serious injury. Tire replacement inspection tread wea...

  • Page 134: Shock Absorber

    Shock absorber the rear shock absorber requires inspections and maintenance at proper mileage intervals. Refer to table 26. Inspect shock absorber for oil leaks. Inspect shock eye bushings for deterioration check for loose mounting hardware. See an ebr dealer for all shock absorber repairs. Spark pl...

  • Page 135: Wheel Bearings

    Wheel bearings the wheel bearings are sealed units. No greasing or maintenance is required. Inspect wheel bearings each time the wheel is removed. Replace when worn. Note: excessive play or roughness indicates worn bearings that require replacement. Voltage regulator the alternator output is control...

  • Page 136

    Battery: general type your motorcycle uses a permanently sealed, mainte- nance free, lithium-ion battery. All batteries are shipped pre-charged and ready to be put into service. Do not attempt to open the battery for any reason. Batteries, battery posts, terminals and related ac- cessories contain l...

  • Page 137

    Warning; to reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and unders tand the instruction manual. Use only in ebr model 1190rs. Do not disassemble. Do not use if battery is damaged or cracked. Lithium ion ; do not burn or incinerate; must recycle. Figure 58: battery warning label 4. Check the batter...

  • Page 138

    Charging never charge a battery without first reviewing the instruc- tions for the charger being used. In addition to the manufac- turer's instructions, follow these general safety precautions. Charge the battery if any of the following conditions exist: • vehicle lamps appear dim. • electric starte...

  • Page 139

    Unplug or turn off battery charger before disconnect- ing charger cables from battery. Disconnecting clamps with charger on can cause a spark , which could result in death or serious injury. 6. After the battery is fully charged, turn off the charger and disconnect the black battery charger lead to ...

  • Page 140

    Ebr motorcycles have a 12 volt battery. Be sure the booster vehicle has a 12 volt system. Failure to do so could result in vehicle damage. 1. Turn off all unnecessary lamps and accessories. Positive cable 2. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the discharged battery positive (+) terminal. 3. Connec...

  • Page 141: Headlamp

    Headlamp the low beam and position lamps are lit whenever the ignition key is turned on. All bulbs are lit when the high beam switch is activated or when passing lamp switch is pressed. See an ebr dealer or service manual for bulb replace- ment. Never touch the quartz bulb. Fingerprints will etch th...

  • Page 142

    Figure 60: headlight alignment 25 feet (7.6 m) adjust center of light pattern to be 2.1 inches (53.3 mm) below low beam bulb 142.

  • Page 143: Headlamp Alignment

    Headlamp alignment the automatic-on headlamp feature provides in- creased visibility of the rider to other motorists. Be sure headlamp is on at all times. Poor visibility to other motorists can result in death or serious injury. Note this vehicle has beam headlamps that are individually aimed and sh...

  • Page 144: Headlamp Adjustment

    Note as the weight of the rider will compress the suspension slightly, have a person whose weight is approximately the same as that of the principal rider sit on the motorcycle. 7. See figure 60. Verify headlamp alignment. Turn the ignition switch to ignition and set the headlamp switch to high beam...

  • Page 145

    Vertical adjustment vertical adjustment see figure 62. The vertical headlamp adjusters are located on the left side of the bike behind the fair- ing. • to lower beam, turn adjuster clockwise. • to raise beam, turn adjuster counter clockwise. Figure 62: left side adjusters 145.

  • Page 146: Troubleshooting:

    Troubleshooting: general the troubleshooting section of the owner’s manual is a guide to diagnose problems. Read the service manual before performing any work. Improper re- pair and/or maintenance could result in death or se- rious injury. The following checklist of possible operating troubles and t...

  • Page 147: Misses.

    9. Clogged fuel injectors. See dealer. 10. Inoperative fuel pump. See dealer. 11. Water or dirt in fuel system. See dealer. 12. Engine management system failure. See dealer. 13. Intake manifold leak. See dealer. 14. Tripped bank angle sensor. Turn key to off, and then back to on again. Start engine....

  • Page 148: Excessive Vibration

    Excessive vibration 1. Engine mounts loose. See dealer. 2. Swingarm pivot shaft loose. See dealer. 3. Damaged frame. See dealer. 4. Drive chain badly worn. 5. Wheels and/or tires damaged. See dealer. Poor fuel economy 1. O2 sensor damaged or malfunctioning (engine running rich). See dealer. 2. Clogg...

  • Page 149: Clutch Slips

    Transmission jumps out of gear 1. Worn shifter dogs in transmission. See dealer. Clutch slips 1. Clutch fluid reservoir overfilled. 2. Worn friction discs. See dealer. 3. Insufficient clutch spring tension. See dealer. Clutch drags or does not release 1. Improper fluid level. 2. Insufficient clutch ...

  • Page 150: Warranty And

    Warranty and maintenance see maintenance scheduling, regular service intervals. This owner‟s manual contains your new mo- torcycle warranty and a maintenance record. The maintenance record is a scheduled mileage interval that contains a specific maintenance checklist for upkeep of your motorcycle. I...

  • Page 151: Keeping It All Ebr

    Note if you move from your present address or sell your mo- torcycle, fill out and mail the post card at the back of this manual. This is necessary in the event that the ebr company needs to contact the owner concerning infor- mation that could affect the safe operation of this motor- cycle. Keeping...

  • Page 152: California Evaporative

    California evaporative emission control all new 2012 ebr motorcycles sold in the state of califor- nia are equipped with an evaporative emission control sys- tem. This system is designed to meet the carb regulations in effect at the time of manufacture. The system requires a small amount of maintena...

  • Page 153: Warranty And Service

    Ebr recommends that any and all noise related mainte- nance be done by an authorized ebr dealer using gen- uine ebr parts. Warranty and service information any authorized ebr dealer is responsible for providing the warranty repair work on your motorcycle. If you have any questions regarding the warr...

  • Page 154: Owner Transfer

    Item data phone call the auto safety hot line toll-free at 1-888-dash-2dot mail u.S. Department of transportation, national high- way traffic safety administration, office of defects investigation, nvs-210, 400 7th street s.W., washington, d.C. 20590 web site www.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov table 25. Nhtsa contac...

  • Page 155: 201

    201 3 ebr motorcycle limited warranty 24 months/unlimited miles ebr warrants for any new 2012 ebr motorcycle that an authorized ebr dealer will repair or re- place without charge any parts found under nor- mal use to be defective in factory materials or workmanship. Such repair and replacement will ...

  • Page 156: Owner’S Obligations

    2. Any unexpired portion of this limited warranty will be transferred to subsequent owners, upon the re- sale of the motorcycle during the warranty period. Owner’s obligations to obtain warranty service, return the motorcycle at your expense within the warranty period to an author- ized dealer. Our ...

  • Page 157: Other Limitations

    Other limitations this warranty does not cover: 1. Parts and labor for normal maintenance as rec- ommended in the owner‟s manual, or the re- placement of parts due to normal wear and tear including such items as the following: tires, lubrication, oil and filter change, fuel system cleaning, battery ...

  • Page 158: 201

    201 3 ebr noise control system limited warranty the following warranty applies to the noise control sys- tem, is in addition to the motorcycle limited warranty and applies only to motorcycles sold in the u.S. Ebr warrants that this vehicle is designed and built so as to conform at the time of sale w...

  • Page 159: Other Rights

    1. Failures which arise as a result of misuse, altera- tions, or accident as specified in the owner‟s manual. 2. Replacing, removing, or modifying any portion of the noise control system (consisting of the exhaust system and air intake/cleaner assem- bly) with parts not certified to be legal for str...

  • Page 160: 201

    201 3 ebr emission control system limited warranty the following warranty applies to the emission control system, is in addition to the limited motorcy- cle warranty and noise control system limited warranty, and applies only to motor- cycles sold in the u.S. Ebr motor company warrants that this veh...

  • Page 161: Maintenance

    The following items are not covered by the emission control system warranty 1. Failures which arise as a result of misuse, alterations, accident or non-performance of maintenance as spec- ified in the owner‟s manual. 2. The replacement of parts (such as spark plugs, fuel and oil filters, etc.) used ...

  • Page 162: Regular Service

    Regular service intervals regular lubrication and maintenance will help keep your new ebr operating at peak performance. Your ebr dealer knows how to best service your motorcycle with factory approved methods and equipment assuring you of thorough and competent workmanship. Notes refer to table 26. ...

  • Page 163: Maintenance Scheduling

    Maintenance scheduling items ser- viced procedure 620 mi 1000 km 6,200 mi 10,000km 12,400 mi 20,000 km 18.600 mi 30,000 km 24,800 mi 40,000 km 31,000 mi 50,000 km 37,200 mi 60,000 mi notes engine oil replace x x x x x x x 1 engine oil filter cartridge replace x x x x air cleaner replace filter ele- ...

  • Page 164

    Items serviced procedure 620 mi 1000 km 6,200 mi 10,000 km 12,400 mi 20,000 km 18,600 mi 30,000 km 24,800 mi 40,000 km 31,000 mi 50,000 km 37,200 mi 60,000 km notes brake fluid check levels and con- dition x x x x x x x 3 brake pads and disks inspect for wear x x x x x x x spark plugs replace x x 2 ...

  • Page 165

    Item serviced procedure 620 mi 1000 km 6,200 mi 10,000 km 12,400 mi 20,000 km 18,600 mi 30,000 km 24,800 mi 40,000km 31,000 mi 50,000 km 37,200 mi 60,000 km notes radiators and oil cooler fins clean x x x x x x x brake system, clutch actuating system and oil lines inspect for leaks x x x x x x x 2 c...

  • Page 166

    Service mile interval date dealer number technician name technician signature 620 mi (1000 km) 6,2000 mi (10,000 km) 12,400 mi (20,000 km) 18,600 mi (30,000 km) 24,800 mi (40,000 km) 31,000 mi (50,000 km) 37,200 mi (60,000 km) 43,400 mi (70,000 km) 49,6000 mi (80,000 km) table 27. Owner’s maintenanc...

  • Page 167: Service Literature

    Service literature visit any ebr dealer or go to erikbuellracing.Com to purchase a service or parts manu- al for your motorcycle. Factory authorized manuals are the most complete and detailed source of information outside of your ebr dealer. 167.

  • Page 168: Index

    A accessories and cargo: …………….................... 34 adjusting foot controls........................................ 68 adjusting hand levers......................................... 69 adjusting preload: ………………....................... 9 6 air filter: …………...............................................

  • Page 169

    A accessories and cargo: …………….................... 33 adjusting foot controls........................................ 68 adjusting hand levers......................................... 69 adjusting preload: ………………....................... 94 air filter: …………................................................

  • Page 170

    Front fork rebound damping............................... 9 9 fuel......................................................................... 4 6 fuel filter: ……...................................................... 11 4 fuel filler cap: …………...................................... 70 g gear shift lever...

  • Page 171

    Front fork rebound damping............................... 97 fuel......................................................................... 47 fuel filter: ……...................................................... 112 fuel filler cap: …………...................................... 70 i idle speed............

  • Page 172

    M major scratch removal......................................... 12 6 minor scratch removal......................................... 12 6 menu button ......................................................... 56 n neutral indicator lamp.......................................... 60 nhtsa statement.......

  • Page 173

    R rear shock compression damping..................... 101 rear shock preload.............................................. 9 7 rear shock rebound damping............................ 101 rear view mirrors: …………….......................... 73 recommended suspension settings: ……............ 10 2 refueli...

  • Page 174

    Sidestand interlock................................................ 78 spark plugs/coils: ………………........................ 13 4 specifications: 201 3 ebr 1190rs ...................... 41 starting the engine: …………….......................... 78 steering head lock: ……………........................ 72 steeri...

  • Page 175

    U upshift (acceleration)........................................... 80 v vehicle identification number: ebr 1190rs.... 36 view button……………………………………… 57 voltage regulator: ……….................................... 13 5 voltmeter test....................................................... 13 6 w warning...

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