KYMCO Stryker 125 User manual

Dear KYMCO Motorcycle Users:
Before the delivery of each new motorcycle, the fuel in carburetor is
drained off to ensure the excellent performance and safety of the
motorcycle. Therefore, when first starting a new motorcycle, it is
normal to take 20～30 seconds. The quality of each KYMCO
motorcycle is guaranteed.

Dear Users:
We greatly appreciate your patronage of KYMCO STRYKER 125/150
This User‘s Manual describes the correct operating methods, inspection and
maintenance procedures for the KYMCO STRYKER 125/150 details in order
to prolong the service life of motorcycle and provide you with a comfortable
riding.
Please note that the information and illustrations included in this manual may be
different from the motorcycle in case specifications are changed.
To enable you to have a safe and comfortable riding, we recommend you to read
this manual carefully and wish you a happy riding.
Note: 1. The information and specifications stated in this manual are for reference only
and subject to change without notice.
2. When starting the engine, the battery must be installed to facilitate starting
and increase the engine performance.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PRECAUTIONS FORA SAFE RIDING................................................................. 1
2. ASSEMBLY PARTS................................................................................................... 3
3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................... 5
4. PRE-RIDE INSPECTION....................................................................................... 10
5. ENGINE STARTING METHODS ......................................................................... 19
6. NORMAL RIDING METHOD............................................................................... 22
7. PRECAUTIONS FOR RIDING ............................................................................. 24
8. HOW TO STOP RIDING........................................................................................ 27
9. EASY MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................... 29
10. IMPORTANT NOTICES ........................................................................................ 36

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1. PRECAUTIONS FOR A SAFE RIDING
(1) CLOTHES
yTo relax and wear comfortable clothes are the
main points for a safe riding.
yTo observe traffic laws, keep a cool mind, relax
and be careful will provide you a safe riding.
cWear helmet and fasten it tightly.
dHave the clothes well-arranged. Fasten shirt
cuffs and keep them from hooking the brake
lever.
eWear low-heeled shoes for a safe riding.
fWhen riding, use both hands to grasp the
handlebar. It is very dangerous to hold the
handlebar with one hand.
nCAUTION:
yA motorcycle rider should not wear loose or too
long clothes to avoid danger.
yDuring riding or 10 minutes after the motorcycle
is stopped, do not touch the exhaust muffler to
avoid scalding.
yWhen parking the motorcycle, keep it away from
dry lawn or inflammables to avoid danger.
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(2) RIDING METHOD
yThe safety of two-wheel vehicles is influenced by
sitting position. The rider should sit on the central
part of the seat cushion. If the rider sits on the
rear part of the seat, the load of front wheel will
decrease. As a result, the handlebar will swing
and cause danger to the rider.
yWhen making a turn, it will be easier for the rider
to steer the motorcycle by leaning the body
inward slightly. The motorcycle will lose its
balance if the rider fails to keep his body leaning
inward.
yWhen riding on a damaged or macadam road.
Slow down the speed and hold the handlebar
tightly.
(3) CARRYING GOODS
yKeep a good sitting posture to operate the
motorcycle properly.
yThe feel of the handlebar will be different when
carrying goods on the motorcycle. Overloading
may cause the handlebar to swing. Avoid riding
with overload.
cMax. loading capacity of the rear carrier is 3kg.
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2. ASSEMBLY PARTS
Engine Serial No.
Clutch panel
Taillight
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Stoplight
Side Suppor
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L. Front Turn
Signal Light
Turn Signal Switch
Headlight Dimmer Switch Fuel Tank
Cap
VIN (Vehicle
Identification No.) L. Rear Turn
Signal Light
Tool Boxp

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Button
Kick Leve
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Rear Brake Leve
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Ignition
Switch
Exhaust Pipe
Instruments
Frame Serial No.
R. Front Turn
Signal Light
R. Rear Turn
Signal Light

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3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
(1) IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING
HANDLEBAR LOCK
cON :At this position, power is connected to
start the engine. The key cannot be
taken out.
dOFF :At this position, power is cut off and the
engine stops. The key can be taken out.
eLOCK :At this position, the steering handlebar
is locked. The key can be taken out
《Locking Method》
Turn the steering handlebar left to the full and then
press to turn the ignition switch key to “LOCK”
position and the handlebar is locked.
《Unlocking Method》
Turn the key to “OFF” and the lock is released
automatically.
nCAUTION:
yAfter locking, turn the handlebar gently to make
sure that it is locked.
yDo not turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”
during riding, or the handlebar will be out of
control and cause accidents.
yDon‘t park your motorcycle at a place to hinder
the traffic.
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(2) STARTER BUTTON
yRelease the steering handlebar lock before
starting the engine. Turn on the ignition switch
and then press the starter button. Make sure to
depress the gear shift pedal into the neutral
position to avoid engine damage.
nCAUTION:
yDuring engine running, do not push the starter
button to avoid engine damage.
yBefore starting the engine, please rebound the
side stand.
(3) HEADLIGHT SWITCH/ HORN BUTTON
zAt this position, the position light,
headlight, instrument lights and taillight go
out together.
P At this position, the position light, instrument
lights and taillight light together.
HAt this position, the position light, headlight,
instrument lights and taillight light together.
yWhen the ignition switch is turned “ON”, press
the horn button and the horn will sound.
yThe horn switch do not work when the ignition
switch is “OFF”.
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(4) HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH/
PASSING SIGNAL SWITCH
HI Switch to this position for using high beam.
LO When riding in downtown area or there is a
car coming from the opposite direction, use
low beam to avoid affecting the visibility of
coming cars.
PASSING When passing, if there are cars coming
from the opposite direction, press and
release the PASSING switch and the
headlight will wink to warn the
coming cars.
(5) TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
yThe turn signal switch do not work when the
ignition switch is “OFF”.
yWhen the winker lamp is used, both the winker
lamp on the panel will blink same time.
cÖFor turning to the right. dÕFor turning to
the left. ePush the turn signal switch button to
release it.
nCAUTION:
yThe turn signal light will not release
automatically. Be sure to reset it after use;
otherwise it may affect the traffic safety.
PASSING
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(6) TOOL BOX
yThe tools in box are attached to this motorbike
and you can put what you need in the rest
space ,too.
cMax. loading capacity of the tool box is 1.5kg.
(7) HELMET BUCKLE LOCK
yInsert the main switch key and turn it
counterclockwise. Then,put in the helmet
buckle and push the lock latch left to lock it.
yWhen taking out the helmet,insert the key and
turn it counterclockwise to open the lock.
nCAUTION:
yWhen riding, wear the helmet and do not retain it
on the motorcycle to avoid damage of coated
parts.
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(8) INSTRUMENTS
cMILEAGE COUNTER: The total riding
mileage is indicated by kilometer. The figure in
black and white is an unit of 100m.
dNEUTRAL POSITION INDICATOR LIGHT:
When the engine is at the neutral position, this
indicator light will come on when the ignition
switch is ON.
eSPEEDOMETER: The riding speed is indicated
by km/hour.
fTURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT: When
the turn signal switch is operated, this indicator
light will wink.
gHIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT: This
indicator light comes on when the long distance
light is turned on.
hFUEL GAUGE: The fuel gauge is to show the
volume of gasoline in the fuel tank. If the fuel
gauge pointer is at the red area, the fuel is
insufficient. Refill 92# or 95# nonleaded
gasoline as early as possible.
iTACHOMETER: It indicates the engine
revolution per minute. (Do not idle the engine at
high speed or run the engine in the red area of
the tachometer frequently. This will seriously
affect the engine service life.)
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4. PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
(1) ADVANCE INSPECTION
yGet into a good habit of inspection before riding.
For the sake of safety and to prevent vehicle
damage and traffic accidents, the pre-ride
inspection is absolutely required.
nCAUTION:
yBe sure to perform inspection and maintenance
for your new motorcycle after it is purchased for
one month or ridden for 300km.
(2) ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION/
REFILLING
yCheck through the sighthole if the oil level is
between the upper limit and lower limit.
yIf the oil level is below the lower limit,add the
engine oil to the upper limit.
nCAUTION:
yThe oil level will be incorrect if the motorcycle is
just
yBe careful to avoid burns if oil level checkor oil
change is performed immediately after the engine
is stopped.
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(3) BRAKE INSPECTION
yRide the motorcycle at low speed on a dry road
and respectively apply the front and rear brakes
to check the brake performance.
yThe brake lever should have proper free play.
y“Free play” means the distance from the position
of loose brake to the position of fully applied
brake.
yMeasure the free play at the brake lever end and
check if it is within the specified value of (2～
3cm rear brake).
(4) TIRE INSPECTION
1. Tire Pressure Check
yCheck if the tire pressure is normal when the tire
is in contact with level ground.
yIf there is any abnormal condition, check the tire
pressure with a tire pressure gauge.
yMeasure the tire pressure under room
temperature.
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2. CRACKS & DAMAGE
yCheck the tire-contact area for crack or damage.
3. Abnormal Wear
yCheck the tire-contact area for abnormal wear.
4. FOREIGN OBJECTS OF METAL PIECE &
GRAVEL
yCheck the tires and tire-contact area for
imbedded objects of metal piece and gravel.
5. DEPTH OF TIRE GROOVE
yIf the tire is worn to the wear limit indication
mark, replace it with a new one.
NORMAL PRESSURE(1 Rider / 2 Riders )
Front Wheel 1.75/2.00 kg/cm²
Rear Wheel 1.75/2.25 kg/cm²
nCAUTION:
yAbnormal tire pressure, crack, damage and
abnormal wear will cause unsteady handlebar and
result in tire break.
yIf the tire has cracks or is worn to the wear limit
indication mark, replace it with a new one.

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(5) FUEL LEVEL INSPECTION/REFILLING
yCheck if the fuel is sufficient.
yIf the fuel gauge pointer is at “E” (red line), refill
#92 or #95 nonleaded gasoline as soon as
possible.
《Refilling Method》
1.Open the fuel tank cap protective cover. Insert
the ignition switch key into the fuel tank cap lock
and turn the key counterclockwise to unlock and
open the cap.
2.Use #92 or #95 nonleaded gasoline to fill the fuel
tank.
3.When closing the cap, install the fuel tank cap by
aligning the tab on the cap with the groove on the
fuel filler.
4.When closing, simply pres down the fuel tank
cap to close it.
cFuel tank cap protective cover dUnlock eLock
fReference plate
nCAUTION:
yBe sure to stop the engine before refilling.
yThe gasoline level shall not exceed the reference
plate; otherwise the fuel will penetrate out.
yWhen refilling, do not add other additives to
avoid engine breakdown.
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(6) STEERING HANDLEBAR
yVisually inspect the steering handlebar for
damage.
yApply the front brake and move the handlebar
upward and downward to check for abnormal
noise.
yMove the steering handlebar upward, downward,
rightward and leftward to check for any loose
parts.
yCheck if the handlebar rotates freely.
yIf any abnormal condition is found, go to your
motorcycle dealer or for inspection.
(7) INSTRUMENT LIGHTS INSPECTION
yCheck the speedometer pointer for proper
operation.
yCheck the fuel gauge pointer for proper
operation.
yCheck the turn signal indicator lights and high
beam indicator light for proper operation.

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(8) BRAKE LEVER FREE PLAY INSPECTION
& ADJUSTMENT
yAdjust the brake lever free play with the brake
adjusting nuts.
yAfter adjustment, fully apply the brake levers and
check if the free play is within the specified value
(lever1～2cm).
cIncrease play dDecrease play
nCAUTION:
yAfter the brake is adjusted, align the groove of
adjusting nut with the pin in order to avoid
accident and danger during riding.
(9) BRAKE SHOE INSPECTION
yWhen the brake lever is fully applied, if the mark
“△” on the brake indicator aligns with the
reference mark “△” on the brake panel, it means
the brake shoe is worn out. Go to our designated
distributors or service stations for brake shoe
replacing.
yBrake shoe service limit: cFront
nCAUTION:
yBrake shoe will be worn more quickly if the
brake lever is always applied lightly during
riding.
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(10) HORN/LIGHTS INSPECTION
yTurn the ignition switch “ON” and press the horn
button to check if it sounds.
yHeadlight/Taillight Inspection:
Start the engine and turn on the headlight switch
to check if the headlight and taillight are good
and check the light shells for dirt and damage.
yStoplight Inspection:
Apply the front and rear brake levers respectively
to check if the stoplight is good. And also check
the stoplight shell for dirt and damage.
yTurn Signal Light Inspection:
Operate the turn signal switch to make sure
whether the right/left front and rear turn signal
lights can wink and buzz. Also check the light
shells for dirt and damage.
c Headlight d Turn signal light e Taillight/
Stoplight f Horn button
nCAUTION:
yReplace any dirty or damaged lights with new
ones to avoid danger during riding.
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(11) CLUTCH LEVER FREE PLAYINSPECTION
yThe clutch lever free play shall be 1～2cm. Often
check the clutch lever free play and make
necessary adjustment by turning the adjusting
nut.
cFree Play 1～2cm
dLock Nut
eAdjusting Nut
nCAUTION:
yIf the clutch lever free play is too big or small,
the clutch disk will be damaged easily.
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(12) DRIVE CHAIN INSPECTION/
ADJUSTMENT
yThe chain should have a slack of 1～2cm in its
center between the two sprockets.
yAdjustment: Loosen the rear axle nut and turn the
adjusting nut until the index mark is aligned with
the punch mark on the adjuster. Then tighten the
rear axle nut.
cRear Axle Nut dAn Amplitude Modulator
e1～2cm
yThe rear wheel will move backward during
adjustment, so the rear brake free play shall also
be adjusted.
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