DirectBikes DB125T-6 manual

Manual-DB125T -6[...]

1 Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing the Direct Bikes DB125T -6 scooter . The Direct Bikes DB125T -6 scooter is manufactured using some of the most advanced production techniques in the world. The scooter features high performance, economic fuel consumption and low noise levels. This manual provides detailed information about the correct opera[...]

2 Important Notice: • Driver and passenger This vehicle is designed to carry only one driver and one passenger . The driver is required to have the appropriate licence for these requirements. Do not exceed the rated load capacity specied on the specication label. • Road condition This vehicle is designed to travel on at roads. Do not r[...]

3 Location of Component parts (1) Back-view mirror (2) Headlight (3) Front turn signal light (4) Mufer (5) T aillight (6) Seat[...]

4 Meter Panel and Indicators All the controls for the indicators and warning lights are located on the meter panel. (1) Speedometer (2) Mileometer (3) High beam indicator (4) T urn right signal light (5) T urn left signal light (6) Fuel meter Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. When the nee[...]

5 Identication The VIN or chassis number is located on the frame of the scooter and is either under the seat or under the clip in cover in the front of the foot well. The engine number is located on the left side on the bottom of engine. NOTE: Y ou should regard this manual as a permanent component part of your vehicle, it is essential for the c[...]

6 Fitting the accessories Mirrors The mirrors come ‘handed’, i.e. a left and right one. They screw into either the left and right switch gear or into the front and back brake lever assemblies. There is a lock nut on the threaded part of the mirror to ensure the mirror does not come loose. Wind this lock nut up as far as it will go and carefully[...]

7 T op box The top box is supplied with a universal tting kit. Place the top box centrally on the rack. Hold the long slotted bars under the rack with the edges of the bars facing upwards. Put the long screw and washer through the holes in the box and then through the slide underneath the rack. Fix in place and tighten with the nuts and washers [...]

8 Fitting the battery Make sure the scooter ignition is in the off position. Put the battery in the compartment. Fit the 2 red leads (sometimes one or both of these leads are covered by a protective black sleeve, if you lower the sleeves you will see the red leads) to the + side (also marked red on the terminal.) using the screw provided. The black[...]

9 Guide to Operation Ignition Switch (1) position T urn the switch this position to start the engine; the switch key can not be pulled out in this position. (2) position T urn the switch to this position to shut down the engine; the switch key can be pulled out in this position. (3) position T urn the switch all the way to the left, push it down an[...]

10 NOTE: In hot weather , leaving the engine idling for a long time will cause it to overheat. Y ou should shut it down to let it get cool. Headlight beam switch (1) Push the “ ” buttom for high beam and the “ ” button for the low beam. T urn signal light switch (2) Set this switch the “ ” position to indicate a left turn and to the “[...]

1 1 Start button (4) When this button is pushed, the starting motor works to start the engine. See the part “Starting the Engine” for the starting procedure. Headlight switch (5) “ ” Position: When the switch is set to this position, the headlight, taillight, position light and meter light all go on. “ ” Position: When this switch is se[...]

12 Important Checks The scooter is nearly ready to go, but before you put any petrol or oil into the scooter , there are a few nal things that need checking. These checks should be carried out routinely to insure good performance and safe operation. Checking the oil The engine oil dipstick and cap are combined and is located on the right side of[...]

13 Brakes Checking the front brake Check the brake for normal performance and adjust it’s free play . The free play refers to the distance for which the front brake lever travels freely to achieve the braking effect. Required free play : 5 to 10 mm. This must be checked with steering at left, right and centre. Checking the back brake Measure the [...]

14 Checking the tyre pressure The tyre pressure is 1.75 bar for the front tyre and 2.0 bar for the rear . If you are carrying passengers or luggage please increase the rear tyre to 2.25 bar . If you are a light person or heavy person these pressures may need adjusting to compensate. Check the tyre surface that there are no cuts, nails or sharp obje[...]

15 Suspension The suspension should be nice and free and should return to its normal position when bounced up and down. There should be no leaks. Fuel / V acuum Pipes Please check that all fuel / vacuum pipes are connected and that there are no loose pipes. If you have any questions regarding this please contact Direct Bikes for assistance T el: 08[...]

16 Electrics Please go through the controls and make sure that the following systems are working correctly; Indicators: left and right, front and rear . Lights: sidelights, front and rear . High and low beam for the front light. Rear brake light, working from both the front and rear brake independently . The horn: It should be a sharp loud noise. T[...]

General ‘walk around’ Before use please go around the scooter and check that all nuts and bolts are tight and secure and that there are no loose parts. Starting the scooter Before starting you need to put petrol in. The petrol cap is either located under the seat or at the rear of the foot well under a locked ap. These scooters use normal un[...]

Riding the Scooter Please always wear a HELMET and PROTECTIVE CLOTHING! Familiarise yourself with the controls BEFORE you go out on a public road. T ake the appropriate training if you do not all ready know how to ride a scooter . Failure to do so could put yourself or others at risk of injury! The controls are designed for ease of use. The right h[...]

19 CAUTION: Always start the engine with the rear brake pedal depressed. The engine should not be allowed to run too fast when it is being warmed up. Quick opening and closing of the throttle must be avoided. Running in Y our new scooter requires a ‘running in’ period. This is very important because it allows the mechanical parts to bed in and [...]

20 Storage When not using your scooter a waterproof cover should be used to protect the scooter from the elements. If storing the scooter for periods in excess of six weeks it is advisable that a few further things are done. Drain the fuel. Y ou will nd the drain cock at the lowest point of the carburettor . Disconnect the battery and leave it o[...]

Cleaning Y our new machine should be cleaned on a regular basis. This stops the ingress of corrosion, maintains its lustrous nish and gives you a chance to observe anything that may be broken or damaged. The bike should be washed off in warm soapy water using a sponge or soft cloth. Please use a detergent designed for scooters as washing- up liq[...]

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23 Repeat same service intervals when exceeding 31000kms / 64 months from the table above.[...]

24 T roubleshooting Checking the carburettor In the unlikely event that your scooter fails to start please check the air pilot screw on the side of the carburettor . It should be 2.5 turns out. Screw all the way in and count the number of turns out.[...]

25 Checking the spark plug A dirty spark plug with dirty electrodes or excessive gap between electrodes will not be able to generate full sparks. (Cleaning) • The best result can be achieved if you clean the spark plug with a spark plug cleaner . • If you do not have such a cleaner , you can clean it with a wire brush. (Adjusting the gap betwee[...]

26 Checking the fuse T urn off the master switch and check the fuse to see if it is blown. Replace the blown fuse with one of the specied capacity: • Always nd out the cause before replacing a blown fuse. • Unscrew the two screws battery and remove the battery cover . The fuse is located in the fuse box by the side of the battery . • Op[...]

CAUTION: • When removing the fuse, do not expand the fuse clamp too wide. • After the fuse is installed, check the fuse clamp to see if it runs loose. The fuse will generate heat if the fuse clamp is loose. Which is often the major cause of trouble. W ARNING: Never use a fuse having an amperage capacity dif ferent from the rated value as this w[...]

28 Safety Precautions It is only the driver that can ensure the safety of travel. A safety-minded scooter driver always spends much time learning how to drive and develop his driving skills in a place where trafc is not so busy before he begins to drive on a public road. 1. A great many of scooter accidents are caused by the failure of the car d[...]

29 5. As most serious scooter accidents cause injuries of the drivers head, always wear a helmet and protective clothing such as protective glasses, boots, gloves, thick and strong coat. 6. Do not drive on rough rugged roads as rough surfaces may lead to loss of control and cause damage to the vehicle. Safety Rules 1. Before driving a scooter , be [...]

30 6. Always remember to switch on the turn signal lights before making a turn or change lanes. 7. Do not drive your vehicle on the shoulder on either side of the road. Loading W ARNING: A) The top box is used to carry only lightweight objects, not for very heavy ones. B) When determining if the vehicle is overloaded (the rated load capacity being [...]