Summary of TZ 125 2011
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Warning it is recommended, after the first hours of use, to check all the torques with particular attention to: a front / rear brake caliper b wheels axle c rear sprocket d engine bolts e rear suspension mounting nuts f wheels spokes g rear frame the vehicle is equipped by catalytic exhaust (accredi...
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3 this handbook is an integral part of the vehicle and must accompany it if resold. Fantic motor reserves the right to make changes to the models described in this handbook without notice, while guaranteeing the essential features described and shown herein. No part of this handbook may be reproduce...
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4 how to use this manual read this manual carefully. You will fi nd it contains all the necessary informa- tion for your safety, and that of other persons, as well as guaranteeing the cor- rect conservation and maintenance of the fantic motor motorcycle that you have just acquired. You will fi nd al...
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5 table of contents warning...................................................................................................... 2 foreword ................................................................................................... 3 how to use this manual .....................................
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6 specifications engine 2 cycles, single cylinder, crankcase intake, liquid cooled engine 125 cc bore and stroke 54 x 54,5 mm displacement 124 cc engine 200 cc bore and stroke 62,5 x 65 mm displacement 199,4 cc engine 250 cc bore and stroke 66,4 x 72 mm displacement 249,3 cc engine 300 cc bore and s...
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7 primary reduction 2,85 (57/20) (250 cc, 300 cc); 3,32 (63/19) (125cc) final reduction 3,692 (48/13) (125 cc, 250 cc, 300 cc); 3,667 (44/12) (200cc) transmission oil capacity 750 cc (125 cc) 900 cc (200 cc / 250 cc / 300 cc) type 10w30 (125 cc) / 10w50 (200 cc / 250 cc / 300 cc) chassis type tubula...
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8 location of components 1 7 4 3 6 5 2 1 - clutch lever 2 - steering, lights, horn and headlamp controls 3 - fuel tank cap 4 - brake fl uid reservoir 5 - front brake lever 6 - throttle grip 7 - clutch fl uid reservoir.
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9 8 - skid plate 9 - brake disc 10 - front suspension 11 - fuel tank 12 - carburetor 13 - rear shock absorber 14 - brake caliper 9 14 15 17 12 13 22 21 10 11 27 16 14 23 24 25 8 26 20 18 19 20 15 - radiator 16 - gasoline cock 17 - shift pedal 18 - muffl er 19 - seat 20 - front axe puller 21 - chain ...
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10 side stand to set the side stand only turn it until it contacts the stopper, then the side stand will be parallel to the ground and rest securely. The side stand will return to its original position by means of the double spring. The function of the double spring insures that, when the side stand...
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11 recommended fuel use gasoline with an octane rating equal to or higher than that shown in the table. Octane rating method minium rating antiknock index (ron+mon)/2 90 research octane no. (ron) 98 note if knocking or pinging occurs, try a diff erent brand of gasoline or higher octane grade. Warnin...
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12 serial number (a) it is stamped on the steering pipe. It indicates the frame number registered for this motorcycle. Homologation plate (b) this motorcycle carries its corresponding homologation plate where it also shows the serial number, and this data must match the information registered in the...
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13 shifting gears the transmission is a 6-speed, of the return shift type. A return shift means that to go from fi rst gear to third gear it must go fi rst through the second gear, that is to say that it upshifts gears one by one. To engage fi rst gear from neutral, pull the clutch lever in and push...
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14 stopping the motorcycle for maximum deceleration, close the throttle (a) and apply both front and rear brakes. Disengage the clutch as the motorcycle comes to a stop. Inde- pendent use of the front or rear brake may be advantageous under certain conditions. Downshift progressively as speed is red...
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15 mantenance schedule item check / inspect adjust change / replace clean apply grease / lubricate clutch at each fi ll up at each fi ll up at each fi ll up (*) - at each fi ll up discs 3 fi ll ups 3 fi ll ups (*) 3 fi ll ups (*) - - throttle cable - 1 fi ll up - - - spark plug - - - 1 fi ll up - ai...
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16 item check / inspect adjust change / replace clean apply grease / lubricate brake caliper piston seal & dust seal - - every 2 years - - brake hose and pipe - - every 4 years - - spoke tightness and rim runout 1 fi ll up 1 fi ll up (*) 1 fi ll up (*) - - lubricate drive chain - - - - 1 fi ll up dr...
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17 electronic ignition this motorcycle uses a capacitor discharge ignition system (cdi). The ignition system should never require adjustment unless the stator of the magnetic fl y- wheel was incorrectly installed during engine reassembly. If necessary, inspect and adjust as follows: adjustment - rem...
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18 caution if high water pressure is used the radiator fi ns could be damaged and impair the radiator eff ectiveness. Do not obstruct or defl ect airfl ow through the radiator by installing unau- thorized accessories. Any interference with the radiator airfl ow can lead to engine overheating and dam...
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19 warning to prevent severe scalding do not remove the radiator cap or try to change liquid, when the engine is still hot. Wait until it cools. Coolant level - place the motorcycle in riding position. - turn the radiator cap (a) counterclockwise and wait a few seconds until vapors inside are releas...
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20 warning if coolant gets on the tires will make them very slippery and can cause an accident. - visually inspect the old coolant. If whitish spots are observed in the liquid is a clear indication that the aluminum parts in the cooling system are cor- roded. If the coolant is brown, iron or steel p...
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21 oil level inspection - wait a few minutes if the motorcycle has been operating. (a) - check the oil level through the inspection window in the lower right hand side of the engine (a). - oil level must be kept between the maximum and minimum marks. (b) - if the lever is too high, you have to remov...
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22 air cleaner a clogged air cleaner restricts the engine air intake, increasing fuel consump- tion, reducing engine power, and causing spark plug fouling. Warning a clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the carburetor and stick the throttle open. This could cause an accident. A clogg...
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23 - inspect the fi lter for damage such as tears, hardening, or shrinkage. If damaged, replace it or it will allow dirt into the carburetor. - apply grease to all connections and screws in the air cleaner and intake ports. - install the fi lter in the cage and pack the fi lter lip with grease (a), ...
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24 warning riding with a damaged throttle cable could be dangerous. Clutch the clutch lever should have a maximum play of 3 mm. This margin increases with the wear on the clutch plate. To adjust, proceed as follows: - use bolt a to adjust the lever’s range of movement to the rider’s conven- ience. -...
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25 drive chain guide the drive chain must be checked, adjusted, and lubricated in accordance with the maintenance schedule. If the chain is worn or adjusted incorrectly (either too loose or too tight) the chain could become loose or break. Replace the chain, if necessary. Warning a chain that breaks...
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26 drive chain slack adjustment - loosen the rear axle nut (a). - turn the nuts on the chain adjusting tensors (b) until the drive chain has a gap of 30-50 mm between the chain and the swing arm. To keep the chain and wheel aligned, the left chain tensor should aligned with the right chain tensor. (...
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27 chain guide slider visually inspect the upper and lower chain slider at the location of the swin- garm. If damaged or worn, replace it with a new part. (a) (b) (a) - chain guide slider. (b) - swingarm. Pinion teeth, pinion sprocket and sprocket wear visually inspect the pinion teeth. If they are ...
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28 tighten the bolts, front fi rst and then the rear, to 25 nm of torque. If the handlebar is installed correctly, there will be an even gap at the front and rear after tightening (a). Brakes disc and disc pad wear is automatically compensated for and has no eff ect on the brake lever or pedal actio...
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29 brake fl uid inspect the brake fl uid level and change it periodically. The brake fl uid should also be changed if it becomes contaminated with dirt or water. Liquid recommended: use d.O.T 3 o d.O.T 4. (see table lubricants pag. 70) brake fl uid level inspection the front (a) and rear (b) reservo...
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30 to check the steering adjustment use a stand under the chassis, and lift the motorcycle off the ground. Move the handlebar lightly to either side; if the handlebar continues moving under its own momentum, the steering is not too tight. Squatting in front of the motorcycle, grasp the lower end of ...
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31 caution never leave the key in the latch. If the steering is turned to the left with the key inerted in the latch it will be severely damaged. Steering plate fitting and adjusting the steering plate (versions with steering tilt ad- justment only) fitting the steering plate. Follow the procedure s...
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32 front fork the front fork should always be adjusted for the rider´s weight and road con- ditions. The adjustments must be performed in 4 steps: - air pressure: air pressure aff ects the fork travel. The air pressure increases as the fork heats up, in other words it varies as a function of time of...
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33 compression dampening adjustment - to adjust the compression, turn the adjusting screw located at the bot- tom of the front fork. - adjust the compression to suit the rider’s preference under determined conditions. - use the standard measures to adjust the compression (turn it 10 positions counte...
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34 - pull the hydraulic rod out slowly. - at this time, the fork oil pours out of the hydraulic rod hole, keep it raised to let it drain until it stops. - install the fork spring (1) inside the fork tube. - tighten the suspension spring and insert the wrench (5) in the locknut (2) to lock the cap (3...
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35 (1) - suspension top bridge position. Rear suspension the rear suspension is composed of the shock absorber, swingarm, linkages and torque rod. Generally speaking, the operating characteristics are similar to the front fork. But its unique characteristic is that it has, besides the shock absorber...
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36 compression adjustment high: use a screwdriver for adjustments. As the control is closed the compression will be harder, on the other hand as it is opened it will be softer. Normally, the standard measurement would be 6 clicks sachs / 1,5 turns Öhlins from the completely closed position. Low: sta...
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37 warning improper installation of the rear shock absorber spring may cause the spring and any of its related parts to be ejected at high velocity. Always wear eye and face protection. The installation of these parts should be per- formed by an authorized dealer. Wheels tires - tire pressure aff ec...
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38 exhaust: cover it with a plastic bag tightened with rubber bands. Clutch and brake levers, hand grips, and engine stop button: cover these parts with plastic bags. Air cleaner intake: cover the opening with tape or with a rag. 2- where to be careful avoid spraying water with any great force near ...
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39 bolts and nuts tightening every day before riding, check the tighteness of the bolts and nuts described here. Also check that all other fasteners are in place and in good condition. 1 14 15 9 12 10 13 16 2 5 7 8 6 3 4 11 17 18 31 30 21 25 19 20 22 24 23 26 27 28 29 1 - front and rear wheel. 2 - f...
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40 torque values table tighten all bolts and nuts to the proper torque using an adequate wrench. A bolt or nut loose might damage the motorcycle or even cause an accident. Part name nm frame brake caliper mounting bolt 25 disc mounting screw 10 engine mounting bolt 36 front axle bolt 51 front brake ...
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41 lubrication lubricate the points shown here, apply either engine oil or grease, periodical- ly or whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions, and especially after using high water pressure. Before lubricating each part, remove any rusty spots with rust remover and wipe o...
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42 drive chain lubrication lubricate the drive chain after driving on wet terrein or when the chain looks dry. A high viscosity oil is preferred rather than a lower viscosity because it will stick to the chain longer and lubricate the chain better. Apply oil to the sides of the chain rollers (a) for...
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43 idling nozzle and mixture adjustment screw controls the mixture from the closed position to an opening of 1/8 of throttle range, but has little eff ect on full throttle. To adjust the mixture in this range, the air screw can be turned to change the air fl ow through the circuit, or the slow jet c...
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44 check the condition of the spark plug, make sure the ingnition timing is cor- rect, service the air cleaner element, decarbonize the exhaust tube if you machine has run properly up to this point, it is possible that the prob- lem is elsewhere; changing the carburetor settings in such a case would...
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45 40 (104) 30 (86) 20 (68) 10 (50) 0 (32) -10 (14) 0,86 0,88 0,90 0,92 0,94 0,96 0,98 1,00 1,02 1,04 1,06 sea level 10 00 m (32 00 ft) 20 00 m (64 00 ft) 30 00 m (96 00 ft) t e m p e r a t u r e (ºc) (ºf) correction factor altitude needle position / air screw opening correction factor 1,06 or highe...
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46 2. Suspension tune-up this adjustment is very critical because if an improperly tuned suspension will keep even the best rider from attaining the full benefit of his machine´s ability. Check the suspension in accordance to the rider and the terrain conditions: - if the motorcycle is new, break-in...
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47 troubleshooting improper settings listed below are some symptoms of improper suspension settings and the most likely means of correcting them. The proper settings can be achieved by applying the information in this chap- ter in a scientifi c manner. Take time to think about the changes you believ...
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48 riding experience beginner: soft spring with rebound. Experienced: harder spring. Rider’s weight heavy: hard spring. Light: soft spring. Type of racing circuit - many corners: lower the front end slightly (raise the fork tubes 5 mm).This increases agility. - fast course with many jumps: raise the...
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49 does the rear end jumps when braking over potholes? The shock absorber probably has too little rebound damping. - increase the rebound damping. Does the rear tire lacks traction when coming out of corners? - the shock absorber is too hard: 1. Decrease the rear shock absorber spring. 2. Decrease t...
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50 3. In muddy or sandy conditions loosen the drive chain slack to release its tension. 4. Check chain and sprocket - pinion wear frequently when riding in mud or sand since wear is increased under these conditions. Final recommendations preventive advice before you ride the motorcycle, take all the...
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51 homologation: the vehicle you have just acquired has been homologated under the directives of the eu and complies with all the homologation requirements demanded. Compulsory homologation elements required, among others, when travelling on a public road and to meet periodical vehicle inspection ap...
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52 preparation for competition (1). Check 1. Front axle and bridges nuts tightness. 2. Front fork clamp bolts tightness. 3. Handlebar clamp bolts tightness. 4. Throttle grip screws tightness. 5. Throttle grip operation and apply grease. 6. Front and rear brake hose inspection. 7. Front and rear brak...
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53 storage for extended storage of the motorcycle, you must do the following: - clean the motorcycle thoroughly. - start the engine for about 5 minutes to warm up the transmission oil and then drain it (refer to the transmission section). - fill with new transmission oil. - empty the fuel tank (gaso...
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54 fantic motor multifunction instructions the multifunction apparatus, which is waterproof, has 2 led indicators on a central indicator screen. This central indicator screen, made of liquid crystal and with illumination, gives information about speed, distance travelled, total kilometres travelled,...
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55 caratteristiche tecniche functions symbol technical characteristics increments precision current speed spd 4 - 399,9 km/h o m/h 0,1 km/h o m/h + / - 0,1% maximum speed ms 4 - 399,9 km/h o m/h 0,1 km/h o m/h + / - 0,1% distance travelled dst 0,0 - 19999 km o m 0,1 km/h o m/h + / - 0,1% time runnin...
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56 functions spd: speedometer the speedometer information appears in the centre of the screen. It shows up to 399.9 kmph or mph. Ms: maximum speed gauge it shows the highest speed reached since the last resetting of the data. Dst: distance travelled this appears on the right side, in the second line...
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57 selecting the speed unit to change between kmph and mph, press button 1. Confi rm the selection by pressing button 2. Selecting the time format to change between the 12 and 24 hour clock, press button 1. Confi rm by pressing button 2. Setting the time enter the value for the time by pressing butt...
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58 selecting the warning temperature note: this step can only be taken on vehicles fi tted with the optional temperature sensor. When the engine temperature exceeds the set value, the warning led on the left lights up. Default value: 90 °c (190ºf) enter the value by pressing button 1 in succession. ...
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59 screen options the multifunction display shows all the information on three diff erent screens. While in motion, screens 1 and 2 are on display. Screen 3 is displayed for 3 seconds, and then returns to screen 1. To change from one screen to another, press button 2 (“mode”) in succession. To edit ...
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60 troubleshooting note this is not an exhaustive list of malfunctions, it only shows the most com- mon problems. Malfunction possible cause remedy 1 engine does not crank - seized crankshaft. - seized cylinder / piston / jornal bearing. - seized transmission assembly. - motorcycle inactive too long...
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61 6 abnormal engine noise - ignition problem. - overheating. - go to a specialized workshop. - refer to section 5. 7 detonations from the ex- haust pipe - carbon build up in combustion chamber. - incorrect octane or poor quality gasoline. - damaged spark plug or incorrect specifi ca- tions. - deter...
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62 12 clutch slips - no clutch lever free play. - worn clutch friction plate. - worn clutch center hub. - broken or weak clutch spring. - unevenly worn clutch discs. - go to a specialized workshop. - replace the clutch friction plate. Go to a specialized workshop. - replace the clutch center hub. - ...
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63 17 handlebar vibration - worn tire, and worn swingarm or its needle bearings. - wheel rim off -centre. - incorrect wheel alignment. - excessive steering axles tolerances. - loose handlebar bracket, and loose handle- bar stem locknut. - replace worn parts with new ones. - centre rim. - verify whee...
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64 wiring diagram 125cc.
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65 wiring diagram 200cc - 250cc - 300cc (electric starter).
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66 warranty terms and conditions (according to law decree 23/2003 on the 10th of july, covering warranties on consumer item sales) warranty terms of the manufacturer fantic motor the company fantic motor (hereafter referred to as “fm”), with this present document guarantees the consumer, the purchas...
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67 specifi cations set out in the user’s manual. E) the vehicle has been altered or modifi ed in any way or fi tted with components other than those expressly authorised by fm as accepted components of the vehicle. F) the vehicle has been stored or transported in a way that is not in accordance to t...
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68 4. Any claims against warranty by the purchaser under the terms of the sale contract with the corresponding authorised dealer shall not be aff ected by the terms of this present warranty. Neither will this present warranty aff ect those additional contractual rights acquired by the purchaser unde...
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69 fast guide of reference fuel unleaded petrol (95 octane) mixer oil tyres type of tyre and inflation pressure with standard load in bar. Front rear make sure that the following are checked regularly between one service and another: • engine oil level. • coolant level. • brake fluid level. • mixer ...
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70 lubricants table applications original products mixer oil syntium moto 2sp cooling system paraflu moto gear oil (cc 125) tutela transmission matryx moto gear oil (cc 200 - 250 - 300) syntium moto 4sp 10w-50 front fork tutela fork oil air filter oil tutela air filter oil protection for plastic and...
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Code catalogue: 02645005.