Bajaj Auto Pulsar 135 LS User manual

Foreword
Welcome to the Pulsar family!
You are now the proud owner of the next generation Pulsar 135 LS, India's No.1 sports bike. By
No.1 we are talking about unparalleled performance, superior technology and incredible market
leadership that Pulsar today enjoys. This makes the Pulsar you ride, unbeatable and unchallenged
both on and off the road.
Before you ride out, please read this Owner's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the
operating mechanism, controls and maintenance requirements of your Pulsar. This will ensure you a
safe and trouble free ownership experience.
To keep your bike in perfect running condition and deliver consistent performance, we have
specially programmed the periodic maintenance services which includes 3 free services and
subsequent paid services, as per the schedule contained in this booklet. We earnestly advise you
to avail all these services at any of our Bajaj Dealers or Authorised Service Centres, who are well
equipped with all necessary facilities / genuine parts / oil and trained manpower to ensure the best
care for your Pulsar. Your ‘Pulsar 135 LS’ comes with a warranty of 2 Years or 30,000 Kms
whichever occurs earlier from the date of sale. For details please refer to “Warranty : Scope &
Limits” given in this manual.
Should you require any additional information feel free to contact us on our toll free no.:
1800 233 2453 or e-mail us at: [email protected] or visit the Bajaj Auto website
www.bajajauto.com
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Rev up, shift gears and enjoy the Pulsar experience…
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
BAJAJ AUTO LIMITED

Description
1. Technical Specifications 1
2. Identification Data 3
3. Location of Parts 4
4. Steering cum Ignition lock 5
5. Fuel Tank Cap / Fuel Tap 6
6. Speedometer Details 7
7. Control Switches 8
8. Removal & Fitment of Side Covers 10
9. Removal & Fitment Seat 12
10. Battery / Tool kit 13
11. Daily Safety Checks 14
12. How to ride your Bike 15
13. Safe Riding Tips 19
14. Engine Oil 20
15. Wheels - Tyre 21
16. Periodic Maintenance Information 22
17. Free Service Guidelines 26
18. Periodic Maintenance & Lubrication Chart 27
19. Non Use Maintenance 32
20. Delivery Certificate 34
21. Warranty Scope & Limit 35
22. Battery Warranty Card
Notice:
The description and illustration in this booklet
are not to be taken as binding on the
manufacturers. The essential features of the
type described and illustrated herein remaining
unaltered. Bajaj Auto Limited reserves the
right to carry out at any moment without
being obliged to bring this booklet upto-date
& to do modifications on the vehicle, parts or
accessories as may be convenient and
necessary.
Safety and Warning information :
Table of Contents
Caution : This indicates that a potential
hazard that could result in vehicle
damage. Follow the Advice provided with
the caution.
Warning : This indicates that a potential
hazard or injury to you or other persons &
to the vehicle can happen if advice
provided is not followed.

Engine : 4 stroke DTS-i, Single
cylinder 4 valve
Natural air cooled.
Bore x Stroke : 54.0 mm x 58.8 mm
Eng. Displacement : 134.60 cc
Compression Ratio : 9.8 +/- 0.5 :1
Idling Speed : 1400 +/- 100 RPM
Max. Net Power : 13.5 PS @ 9000 RPM
Max. Net Torque : 11.4 Nm @ 7500 RPM
Ignition System : DC CDI
Spark Plug (2 Nos) : CHAMPION, PRZ9HC
& BOSCH UR4AC
Spark Plug Gap : 0.7~0.8 mm
Lubrication : Wet sump, Forced.
Transmission : 5 speed constant
mesh. (1 down 4 up)
Starting Aid : Self & Kick
Front Brake : Hydraulic operated
disc brake
Rear Brake : Mech. expanding drum
brake
Fuel Tank Capacity :
Full : 8.0 liters
Reserve : 2.5 liters
Usable : 1.6 liters
Dimensions :
Length : 1995 mm
Width : 765 mm
Height : 1075 mm
Wheel base : 1325 mm
Ground clearance : 165 mm
Tyre Size
Front : 2.75 X 17”, 41 P
Rear : 100/90 X 17”, 55 P
Technical Specifications
1

Note :
• All dimensions are under UNLADEN condition.
• Above information is subject to change without
any notice.
• This vehicle complies to BS IV standards.
• AHO is government regulation.
2
Tyre Pressure Front : 1.75 kg/cm
2
Rear (Solo) : 2.00 kg/cm
2
Rear (Pillion) : 2.25 kg/cm
Electrical System : 12 Volts DC
Battery : 12V 5Ah MF
Head Lamp : 35/35W
Pilot lamp : 5W (2 nos.)
Tail / Stop Lamp : LED
Side indicator Lamp : Bulb 10W
Neutral : LED Green
Reserve Indicator : LCD
Turn Signal Indicator : LED Green
Hi-Beam Indicator : LED Blue
Speedometer Illumination : LED
Fuel Gauge : LCD bar display
Horn : 12V DC 2A
2
Technical Specifications
Rear No. Plate Lamp : 5W
Vehicle Kerb Weight : 122 kg.
Gross Vehicle Weight : 252 kg.

Identification Data
The Frame and Engine serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. They are the unique
alpha-numeric codes to identify your particular vehicle from others of the same model and type.
Frame Number Location
On Side of Steering Tube
(Alpha-Numeric - 17 Digits)
Engine Number Location
On LH Side Crankcase Near Gear
Change Lever (Alpha-Numeric - 11 Digits)
3

Location of Parts
4
Front Fork
Brake Lever
Fuel Tank Cap
Nitrox Rear
Shock Absorber
Pillion
Foot Rest
Engine Oil
Inspection Window
Speedometer
Disc Brake
LED Tail
Lamp
Grab Handle
Manual Choke

Steering cum Ignition Lock
To Lock the Steering : To lock the steering,
turn the handle bar to the left or right. Push
& release the key. Turn the key to “LOCK”
position and remove the key.
To Unlock the Steering : To unlock steering,
insert the key in steering cum ignition lock &
turn it clockwise to “OFF” or “ON” position.
Key : A common key is used for ‘Steering
cum Ignition lock’, ‘Fuel tank cap’ & ‘Side
cover lock’.
Steering cum Ignition Lock :
It has three positions.
LOCK: Steering locked. Ignition OFF.
OFF: Steering unlock. Ignition OFF.
ON: Steering unlock. Ignition ON.
5

Fuel Tank Cap / Fuel Tap
6
Fuel Tap
Fuel tap lever has following positions.
OFF : When fuel supply is to be
cut off.
ON : When fuel level is above
reserve position.
RES : When fuel level is below
reserve position.
Fuel Tank
Cap Fuel Tap
Fuel Tank Cap
• To open the fuel tank cap, open the flap.
Insert the key in the lock and turn it
clockwise and lift fuel tank cap.
• To lock the ‘Fuel Tank Cap’ insert the key
in the lock and turn it clockwise and press
fuel tank cap. ‘Click’ sound ensures cap is
fully locked.
Precaution :
Dont attach metallic ‘Key chain’ as it may damage
paint of petrol tank cover.

Speedometer Details
4
5
6
7
8
9
7. Battery Indicator : Shows battery charge condition.
Battery icon glow on when battery needs charging.
8. Neutral Indicator : When transmission is in Neutral
and Ignition switch ‘ON’, the Neutral indicator will
glow
9. Trip Meter Reset Button : Trip meter can be reset
to zero by pressing the button.
10. Trip Meter : The Trip meter shows the distance
travelled since it was last reset to zero.
11. Odometer : It shows cumulative reading of total
distance covered by vehicle in Km.
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1. Speedometer : The vehicle speed is displayed in
digits Km/hr.
2. Fuel Level Indicator : Shows available fuel in tank.
3. Tachometer : It shows the engine speed in RPM.
4. Reserve Indicator : It blinks when fuel level drops to
reserve.
5. Turn Signal Indicator (LH & RH) : When Turn signal
switch’s knob is turned to Left or Right, Turn pilot
indicator - LH or RH will flash.
6. Hi Beam Indicator : When Headlight is ‘ON’ & Hi
beam is selected with engine running, Hi beam
indicator will be lit.
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3
2
1
Speedometer display will get on when ignition switch is made ‘ON’.

Control Switches
C. Horn Button : ( ) Press button for
sounding horn.
D. Pass Switch : Press the switch to flash
the head light. It is used to give signal to
vehicles coming from opposite side while
overtaking.
Left Handle Bar Switches
A. Dipper Switch : When headlight is ON,
High or Low beam can be 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
knob is turned to Left ( ) or Right ( )
respective indicator will start blinking, to
stop blinking push the knob in & release.
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D
A
B
C

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Control Switches
Hi/Low beam Headlamp Effect of
Switch Status Pass Switch
Low beam Low beam ‘ON’ Hi beam ‘ON’
Hi beam Hi beam No change
‘ON’
AHO Feature (Automatic Headlight ‘ON’)
There is no ‘Light switch’ on RH control
switch.
Ignition switch ‘ON’ Speedometer illumination
Engine ‘OFF’ Tail lamp, Number
Plate Lamp, Pilot
Lamp & Control Switches
Illumination will get ‘ON’
Effect of pressing In addition to above
‘Pass Switch’ Hi-beam will get ‘ON’
Ignition switch ‘ON’ & Engine Running
Speedometer illumination, Tail lamp, Number Plate
Lamp, Pilot Lamp & Control Switches Illumination will
get ‘ON’
in addition to above, headlamp will get on as given
below.
E
Right Handle Bar Switches
E. Starter Button :
Starter button operates the electric starter.
It is recommended to start the engine with
the transmission in neutral.
Vehicle in Gear - Press clutch lever &
operate starter button to start the engine.
F. Engine Kill Switch :
The engine kill switch is used for switching
ON & OFF the engine.
: Engine OFF
: Engine ON
F

Removal & Fitment of Side Cover LH / RH
CAUTION : Remove cover as described
above, Otherwise the lugs may break.
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Fitment of Side Cover LH
• Match slot provided on rear portion (C) of
‘Side Cover LH’ with the bracket located
on chassis & Slide (C) backward.
• Match Lug (B) provided on front portion of
‘Side Cover’ with the rubber grommet hole
provided on ‘Fuel Tank’. Press in the
cover.
• Match the ‘Side Cover Lock’ (A) properly
with the bracket provided on ‘Holder step
LH’ and Lock the ‘Side Cover’.
Removal of Side Cover LH
• Insert the key into the ‘LH cover lock’ (A)
and turn the key clockwise.
• Hold the cover with both the hands and
pull front portion (B) of the cover. Slide
rear portion (C) forward. Take out ‘LH Side
cover’.
A
BC
Rubber
Grommet
Bracket

Removal & Fitment of Side Cover LH / RH
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Fitment of Side Cover RH
• Match slot provided on rear portion (C) of
‘Side Cover LH’ with the bracket located on
chassis and slide (C) backward.
• Match Lug provided on front side (B) of
‘Side Cover’ with rubber grommet hole
provided on ‘Fuel Tank’ and press in ‘Side
Cover RH’.
• Match ‘Side Cover’ properly with bracket
provided on ‘Air filter assly’ and fix it with
Screw (A).
Removal of Side Cover RH
• Remove the screw (A) securing the ‘Side
Cover RH’.
• Hold the cover with both the hands and
pull front portion (B) first. Slide (C) forward.
Take out ‘Side cover RH’.
CAUTION : Fit cover as described above
to ensure proper fitment.
A
B
C
Rubber
Grommet
Bracket

Removal & Fitment of Seat
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Fig. 3Fig. 2
Fig. 1 Seat release cable
A
C
B
Removal of Seat
• Remove ‘Side Cover’ LH.
• Pull the ‘Seat Release Cable’ (A) to release
seat lock. Keeping cable pulled, lift the
seat from rear end and slide it towards tail
lamp to remove seat assembly. Fig.1
Fitment of Seat
• Match & insert the seat lug (B) in frame
bracket (C) provided below fuel tank rear
mounting (Fig.2).
• Match seat locking rod (D) with seat lock
(E) (Fig.3).
• Press the rear portion of seat from top to
lock the seat.
E
D

Battery / Tool Kit
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Tool Kit Location
• It is located below the battery.
First Aid Kit Location
• First aid kit is to be stored in side seat
cowl.
Battery
• It is located inside the ‘Side Cover’ LH.
• Always maintain electrolyte level in each
cell between max and min level lines.
• Always keep a watch on battery charge
level indicating icon, if it flashes (indicates
battery is in low charged condition), show
the vehicle to authorised BAL dealer.
CAUTION : Do not drive/run vehicle in
battery disconnected condition. It may
lead to damage of electrical / electronic
components.
CAUTION : Insert tool kit properly in
compartment provided on air filter
assembly for proper fitment of ‘LH’ side
cover.
TOOL KIT
BATTERY

Daily Safety Checks
• Brake Pedal Play - 20 to 30 mm.
• Wear lining Indicator within usable range.
No brake dragging, applicable to drum
brake vehicles.
• Brake Fluid level above MIN mark
provided on reservoir, applicable to disc
brake vehicle.
• Drive Chain slack of 25 to 30 mm
adequately lubricated.
• Function of all lights & horn
• Clutch lever play - 2 to 3 mm
• Smooth steering movement without
restriction.
• Both stand return to their fully up position.
• Correct inflation pressure in both tyres
Adequate tyre tread depth - no cracks /
cuts.
• Correct rear viewing span adjustment of
mirror.
Before riding motorcycle be sure to check
following items. Please give proper importance
to these checks and perform all of them
before riding motorcycle.
If any irregularities are found during these
checks, refer to the Maintenance chapter &
see your dealer for the action required to
return the motorcycle to a safe operating
condition.
Warning : Failure to perform these
checks every day before you ride may
result in serious damage or severe
accident.
• Enough fuel level for planned distance of
journey. No fuel leakage in fuel lines.
• Engine oil level (between upper and lower
level mark)
• Throttle cable play of 2 ~ 3 mm. Smooth
operation and positive return to closed
position,
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How to Ride Your Bike
Starting The Engine :
• Turn the fuel tap knob to ‘ON’ or ‘RES’
position.
• Switch ‘ON’ ignition & ‘Kill Switch’
• Confirm that transmission is in neutral.
• Fold R.H side rider footrest.
• Keep throttle completely closed, press
starter button “ ” / apply kick to start the
engine.
• Release starter button / kick lever as soon
as engine starts.
• Open R.H side rider footrest back to its
position.
Warning : During kick starting if rider
footrest is not folded, kick lever hits the
footrest and severe jerk would get
experienced at foot. Also rider step holder
would get damaged due to impact.
Caution : Do not operate the starter
continuously for more than 5 seconds
otherwise battery would get discharged.
Wait 15 sec. between each operation of
the starter which will facilitate battery to
recover.
Note : Do not let the engine idle longer than 3
minuets otherwise it will overheat.
Note : The motorcycle is equipped with a
clutch switch.
The engine can be started by self starter in
any gear if the clutch lever is pressed.
Referance Image.
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• If the engine is cold or when starting for first
time, use choke ‘ ’for quick starting.
• When the engine is
warmed up enough to
idle without using
choke, return the
choke to OFF
position.
Manual Choke
ON
OFF

th th
From 5 to 4 Gear
th rd
From 4 to 3 Gear
rd nd
From 3 to 2 Gear
nd st
From 2 to 1 Gear
45 km/h
35 km/h
25 km/h
15 km/h
Recommended Speed for Shifting Down
Warning : When shifting down to lower gear, do
not shift at such high speed that engine rpm
jumps excessively. This may cause engine
damage, & rear wheel may skid. Downshifting
should be done at recommended speeds as
shown in table.
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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
Pattern
N
1
2
3
4
5
Gear
Shifting
Lever
Moving Off :
• Check that Center/Side stand is up.
• Depress the clutch lever.
st
• Shift into 1 gear.
• Open the throttle and release the clutch
lever slowly and simultaneously.
• As the clutch starts to engage, open the
throttle a little more, giving the engine just
enough rpm to keep it from stalling.
Note : Before starting the engine, in ignition key
off condition, press the clutch lever & operate
kick starter lever all the way down for 5-6
times. Then release the clutch lever.
This practice ensures lubrication of clutch
components for their longer life.
Optimum Shifting Speeds for best mileage
1st gear : 0 km/h
2nd gear : 15 ~ 18 km/h
3rd gear : 24 ~ 27 km/h
4th gear : 33 ~ 36 km/h
5th gear : 41 ~ 44 km/h

Stopping the Vehicle :
• Close the throttle completely.
• Shift the transmission into neutral.
• Bring the vehicle to complete stop.
• Turn the ignition switch off.
Parking the Vehicle :
• Support the motorcycle on a firm level
surface with the center or side stand.
• Lock the steering.
How to Ride Your Bike
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Running IN
Proper running-in is important for the better life &
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 30 37 44
1000 - 2000 18 28 38 46 55
Braking :
• Close the throttle completely, leaving the
clutch engaged (except where shifting gears)
so that the engine braking will help slow
down the motorcycle.
• Shift down one gear at a time so that you
are in Neutral when you come to a complete
stop.
• When stopping, always apply both brakes at
the same time. De-clutch as necessary to
avoid engine stalling.
• Never lock the brakes, or it will cause the
tyres to skid. When cornering, use brakes
judiciously & do not de-clutch. Reduce your
speed before you get into the corner. For
emergency braking, disregard downshifting,
and concentrate on applying brakes as hard
as possible without skidding.
CAUTION : Do not park on a soft or steeply
inclined surface or the motorcycle may fall over.
Whenever vehicle is falls down, remove plug of 'Y
connecter drain tube' & drain out accumulated petrol
Location - Near Main Stand
'Y connecter drain
tube plug’

How to Ride Your Bike
Fuel Saving Tips :
A well maintained vehicle and good driving can
contribute a lot to the saving of petrol. Following are
a few simple fuel saving tips.
Good Riding Habits :
• Ride smoothly and steadily at an optimum driving
speed of 40 to 50 Km/h
• Avoid harsh braking.
• Change the gear judiciously according to the
speed and load requirement.
• Don’t overload the vehicle above the specified
payload.
• Use the accelerator judiciously.
• Cut off the engine if you want to stop for more
than two minutes.
How to check mileage (Fuel efficiency)
Best way to calculate mileage is by following the full
tank to full tank method.
• Fill way tank full up to small mouth (brim).
• Run the bike for say 100 km.
• Fill the tank full again in same fuel filling station,
probably with same fuel dispenser.
• Divide kilometer run / fuel quantity filled.
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Fuel Check fuel lines & connections
for leakage.
Spark plugs Inspect and clean spark plugs.
Adjust electrode gap.
Air filter C l e a n a i r f i l t e r e l e m e n t
periodically.
Engine oil Check level. Use recommended
grade and quantity.
Brakes Ensure that the brakes are not
dragging / binding.
Clutch Ensure correct clutch lever play.
Tyre Always maintain recommended
Pressure. tyre pressure.
Carburettor Clean & adjust the carburettor.
Adjust idling speed.
Ensure following maintenance points to get
optimum fuel efficiency from your bike.
• Always keep the speed below the limits
mentioned in the table.
• Do not race the engine excessively.
• Do not start moving or race the engine
immediately after starting. Run the engine for a
minute at idle speed to give the oil a chance to
workup into the engine.