Cobra Moto CX50 FWE User manual
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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
This motorcycle is sold “as is” with all faults, obvious or not. There are no warranties expressed or
implied, including any warranty of merchantability and warranty of fitness for any particular purpose.
“WARNING”
THE COBRA CX5E IS A COMPETITION MODEL ONLY AND IS NOT MANUFACTURED FOR, NOR
SHOULD IT BE USED ON PUBLIC STREETS, ROADS, OR HIGHWAYS.
THE USE OF THIS BIKE SHOULD BE LIMITED TO PARTICIPATION IN SANCTIONED
COMPETITION EVENTS UPON A CLOSED COURSE BY A SUFFICIENTLY SKILLED RIDER AND
SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR GENERAL OFF-ROAD RECREATIONAL RIDING.
IMPROPER USE OF THIS MOTORCYCLE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
THIS BIKE IS INTENDED FOR EXPERIENCED RACERS ONLY AND NOT FOR BEGINNERS.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS THE OWNER OF THIS COBRA MOTORCYCLE OR AS THE
PARENT, OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE OPERATOR, TO KEEP THIS COBRA MOTORCYCLE IN
PROPER OPERATING CONDITION.
THIS BIKE WAS DESIGNED FOR RIDERS THAT WEIGH LESS THAN 80 LBS WITH FULL RIDING
GEAR AND SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED BY RIDERS THAT WEIGH MORE THAN THAT.
BE SURE THAT THE RIDER ALWAYS WEARS ADEQUATE SAFETY GEAR EVERYTIME HE OR
SHE RIDES THEIR COBRA MOTORCYCLE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine
operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the machine.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the machine.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. MCCE12023.0
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GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................4
SPECIFICATIONS -GENERAL......................................................................................................... 4
OPTIONAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS......................................................................................... 5
SPECIFICATIONS -TORQUE VALUES............................................................................................. 6
POWER UP PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................... 7
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................9
TIPS ............................................................................................................................................. 9
SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................................. 10
REPLACING MOTOR COOLING FLUID......................................................................................... 11
PROPER CHAIN ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................................................... 11
REAR BRAKE MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................... 13
FORK MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................. 14
Fork Air Bleeding ................................................................................................................ 14
Fork Oil Replacement.......................................................................................................... 15
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................ 15
PARTS –BARS AND CONTROLS.................................................................................................. 17
PARTS –BATTERY ..................................................................................................................... 18
PARTS –COOLANT SYSTEM ....................................................................................................... 19
PARTS –ELECTRICAL SYSTEM................................................................................................... 20
PARTS –ELECTRONICS BOX....................................................................................................... 21
PARTS –FORKS &TRIPLE CLAMPS............................................................................................ 22
PARTS –FORKS –LEG ASSEMBLY –BRAKE SIDE ...................................................................... 24
PARTS -FORKS –LEG ASSEMBLY –NON-BRAKE SIDE............................................................... 26
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PARTS –FRAME &SUBFRAME................................................................................................... 28
PARTS –FRONT BRAKES............................................................................................................ 29
PARTS –FRONT WHEEL............................................................................................................. 30
PARTS –MOTOR SYSTEM -INTERNALS...................................................................................... 31
PARTS –PLASTIC BODYWORK &SEAT ...................................................................................... 34
PARTS –REAR BRAKE ............................................................................................................... 36
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PARTS –REAR WHEEL............................................................................................................... 38
PARTS –SHOCK ......................................................................................................................... 39
PARTS –SHOCK -INSIDE............................................................................................................ 40
PARTS –SWINGARM ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................ 41
SERVICE............................................................................................................42
MOTOR COOLING FLUID REPLACEMENT.................................................................................... 42
REAR WHEEL PULLERS ............................................................................................................... 42
BRAKES ..................................................................................................................................... 43
FRONT FORKS ............................................................................................................................ 43
REAR SHOCK ............................................................................................................................. 43
TUNING..............................................................................................................44
GEARING.................................................................................................................................... 44
Front Fork Operation.......................................................................................................... 45
Fork Damping Adjustments................................................................................................. 45
Rear Shock Adjustments...................................................................................................... 46
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................48
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