Mash SIDE FORCE 445cc User manual
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USER MANUAL
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motorcycle. A correct running-in can guarantee both the longest service life and the best
performance of the vehicle. Running-in can polish machined surfaces and form smooth
engagement.
cause overheat to engine components.
Warning : It concerns with personal safety. Ignoring it may result in accident.
Cauon : It refers to operaonal methods that must be followed or
measures that should be taken, so as to prevent damage.
Note : It refers to special explanaons to make maintenance or important
descripons more explicit
the new owner
consider them.
Important Cauons
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Foreword
Confratulaons on your choice!
means of transport, which guarantees you unlimited driving pleasure. Before driving,
maintaining the vehicle.
and prolong its life.
maintenance and provide quality service.
DISTRIBUTEUR
ENGINE NUMBER
CHASSIS NUMBER
your motorcycle. Such numbers are needed with order components or service, to
of the motorcycle.
Write the numbers in the spaces below, for future reference.
Contents
I Main technical data........................................................................................8
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
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MOTEUR
Engine Type
valves, air cooled
Engine Capacity
Compression Rao
Idle speed
Power max
Torque max.
Ignion ECU
Transmission Chain
Gearbox
AUTRES
Spark plug DPR8Z
Baery
Oil Engine
Oil Engine quanty
CHÂSSIS
Front tyre
Rear Tyre
Panier tyre
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Panier brake
Brake
DIMENSIONS
Length /Width /Height
Saddle Height
Weight in running order
Weight max
Fuel tank capacity
CONSOMMATION
Speed max.
Fuel
Consumpon
Co2 emission index*
Norme
I - Main Technical Data
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*The fuel consumpon values are taken under specic test condions and are provided for comparison purposes only.
They may not match the values in actual driving use.
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This user’s manual describes the standard and safety method as well as basic
maintenance. Read it carefully.
Cauon
Do not use poor quality fuel.
Using poor quality fuel can cause deposits in the tank, which could block the
fuel line and cause engine start-up failures or even serious engine damage.
Do not use inferior or poor quality motor oil. Always use a good quality engine
oil to ensure engine performance and longevity. Any problem that appears due to
the improper use of oil or gasoline cannot be covered by the warranty.
Protecve Clothing
•
ensure your personal safety.
•
Loose clothing is not suitable for riding a sidecar as it can get caught in the
control levers, kickstarter, footrest or wheel.
•
Always wear an approved helmet, approved gloves, high boots, a jacket.
•
•
Beware of the silencer which can be hot while driving.
•
Always wear clothing that covers the whole body.
•
The above instrucons are also intended for the passenger.
Preparaon before use
•
Read the user manual carefully
•
Maintain and check the vehicle before using it
•
It is necessary to have the driving license corresponding to your vehicle and that
it is insured
•
•
There are harmful substances such as carbon dioxide in the exhaust gases,
•
Always wear an approved helmet, approved gloves, high boots, a jacket.
•
not see the bikers: always be vigilant!
•
Make sure you are always visible to avoid accidents caused by others
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Always drive in the line of sight of other road users. Do not stay in the blind
spot
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Cauon
• Not wearing a helmet increases the probability of fatal hurts in an accident
• Make sure the passenger always wears a full face helmet and protecve
clothing.
• Not to be in an abnormal state, anxious or excited. The driver’s acons are
very important for safe driving. Always sit in the middle of the saddle and
especially not sit on the back of the saddle, this will lighten the weight in the
front and cause the handles to shake.
• The passenger must hold the pilot and put his feet on the rear footrests.
• To turn, point your body to the side where you turn, otherwise it can be
dangerous.
• Driving on a winding and uneven road means that you absolutely must
respect the safety instrucons.
•Driving on a winding and uneven road involves halving the speed, relaxing
the shoulders and waist and squeezing the handles.
• To drive, you must squeeze the handles with both hands, do not try to li the
front wheel, this facilitates overturning and causes serious accidents.
II - User Instrucon
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Motorcycle side
Wheel
back
Selector
Rear
footrest
Panier
Panier side
Panier
wheel
Spare
wheel
Passenger
seat with belt
Bandolier
Step
III - Installaon posion of parts
Rearview
mirror
Left
handlebar
switch
Right
handlebar
switch Accelerator
Front
brake
grip
Speedometer
Ignition
switch
Clutch grip
Handle bar instrument
Front
wheel
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Use and reading of the meter
1. Speedometer:
allowed speed.
2. Turn Signals:
3.. High beam warning light
4. Tachometer:
5. Fuel Level Indicator: Indicates fuel level and illuminates when fuel level is low
6. Total or trip odometer
A long press switches from Miles to Kilometers and vice versa.
7. Engine Light
diagnosis.
8.Baery Indicator:
9. Indicates neutral
Posion Funcon
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fore be removed.
engine can therefore be started. The key cannot be
removed.
insert the key, then turn the handlebar n fully clock-
wise
Cauon
Do not change the key posion while driving.
The engine and the sidecar must be stopped before removing the key.
IV - Ignion switch
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D
C
A
B
E
H
G
I
J
K
F
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Cauon
When you are nished turning, the turn signals do not turn o automacally.
You have to press this buon to stop them.
Dimmer switch A
you to choose the distance of the headlights :
high or low.
High beam
Low beam
Turn signal switch B
again to stop the turn signal.
V - Control system
Le handlebar control system
Right handlebar control system
Horn Buon C
Headlight asher switch D
USB charger E
Clutch grip F
Allows the motor to be disengaged in order to
change gears.
Cauon
Only use the emergency stop switch in an emergency situaon.
Electric starter buon G
Cauon
Make sure that the vehicle is always in
neutral posion (N or 0) and always operate
the clutch grip before starng the engine
Engine shutdown switch H
to be able to start the engine.
Front brake grip I
To apply the front brake, gradually press the brake grip located on the right
handlebar. Since the motorcycle is equipped with hydraulic braking, the brake lever
turns on the brake light.
Accelerator grip J
Reverse K
Allows you to reverse with the sidecar. To do this, press control K and engage the
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Tank cap
To open the tank cap, insert the key and turn it
clockwise. The cap can then be removed with
the key. To put the cap back in place, line up the
then, with the key in, exert pressure on the cap
Warning
Do not overll the tank. Never spray fuel on the hot engine. Fill the tank to the
lower level of the ller tube, otherwise the fuel may overow by expanding due to
the increase in temperature.
Shut o the engine and turn the key to the OFF posion when lling the tank.
It is strictly forbidden to smoke or light a re during this operaon.
Engine start
indicator light is on.
Make sure there is fuel in the tank.
Cauon
Make sure the vehicle is always in neutral (N or 0) and always operate the
clutch lever before starng the engine
Fuel
Gas up
cap and remove the key.
Cauon
The sidecar is ed with a fuel vapor
recycling system, do not overll the tank.
To start the engine
Make sure that the key switch and the emergency stop switch are in the « ,
increase air intake and start the engine.
If the engine starts but stalls during idling when it is cold, run the engine at light
Note : Aer starng the engine, immediately release the starter buon to avoid
engine damage.
Warning
Get into the habit of engaging neutral and pressing the clutch lever rmly
before starng the engine: this helps to avoid being thrown forward if the wrong
gear is engaged.
Cauon
Do not let the engine run for a long me without driving: the overheang that
could result will damage the mechanical parts and the chrome coang of the
exhaust.
Gear shi
raise the selector to switch to second.
Cauon
Do not press the gear selector instead of raising it while driving, you risk
downshiing and causing the engine to overspeed.
Backtrack
VI - Essenals of driving
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Brake
Use the front brake and the rear brake simultaneously.
Avoid braking suddenly if it is not necessary.
Cauon
If you only use the front or rear brake, the motorcycle could slip.
If you are riding in rainy weather or on a wet road, braking suddenly can
cause accidents, adjust your speed according to the condions and use the
brakes appropriately.
Braking repeatedly causes the brakes to overheat and reduce their
eecveness.
Engine brake
need to bring the motorcycle to a quick stop, you can use the brake and engine brake
Cauon
When the sidecar is being driven at high speed, do not downshi immediately,
it may suddenly reduce the speed and damage the engine and transmission
system, and even block the rear wheel of the vehicle..
Parking
Use the side stand to keep the motorcycle stable and park it on level ground,
vehicle using the side stand: press the end of it with your foot to fully unfold it.
Cauon
Park the sidecar in a safe place where there is no trac.
Always park the motorcycle on a level and stable surface.
The silencer can be very hot, do not park your motorcycle in a place where
there are trac, there is a risk of burns.
If you park the motorcycle on a slope, stop it uphill to prevent it from
descending.
To drive in complete safety, check before resuming the road that the stand
side is fully raised and remains perfectly in place.
Use the parking brake (if your vehicle is equipped)
Monter les rapports
Descendre les rapports
Downshi
lower gear, it is necessary to slow down to avoid any engine damage.
Cauon
When you shi into neutral, the neutral indicator light (N or 0) comes on on
the instrument cluster (if equipped). Even if the light is on, gradually release the
clutch lever to make sure the transmission is in neutral.
Funconing
high speed and favor low and medium speeds.
Break-in
engine life.
Cauon
• Always start the vehicle rst and start as gently and carefully as possible.
• If you hear any abnormal noise while driving, contact a MASH dealer to have
it checked.
• Never exceed the authorized speed.
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Luggage compartment
Use the lock located on the right
side of the boot to unlock the luggage
compartment.
To lock the luggage compartment,
Make sure the luggage compartment is
securely locked before driving the sidecar.
In the luggage compartment you will
Bandolier
The side car is also equipped with
bandoliers on the two front sides of the
basket.
USB charger
a USB charger that will allow you to charge
your phone during your journeys
Mirrors
Before driving, always adjust your mirrors.
Warning
Do not put anything in the rear seat so as not to obstruct visibility in the
mirrors.
Do not adjust your mirrors while driving.
Cauon
To clean your mirrors, use a so cloth. Use a suitable cleaning product without
pung it directly in contact with the mirrors.
Panier
The passenger in the panier must
seat belt.
Warning
Protecve clothing and safety
instrucons also apply to panier
passengers
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Running-in
The importance of a good running-in of the new vehicle has been underlined in
the Foreword and presupposes compliance with the rules set out below.
Maximum speed
following table.
Avoid driving too low or too high
The motorcycle owner is therefore invited to ride at the most varied speeds while
kilometers.
Let the oil circulate before riding
idle for a period suitable for it to warm up properly. This allows the oil to spread to
every part of the engine and play its part in reducing wear and improving engine life,
First maintenance check
running-in, the parts of the engine, but also those of the other parts of the vehicle,
Lubricant
By using a high quality lubricant suitable for a four-stroke engine, you will prolong
Engine oil
Replacement of engine oil.
Note : When draining, clean dipsck (if equipped) and replace oil lter.
Engine oil change
To do this proceed as follows:
Cauon
Carefully check for leaks around the oil lter cover.
Checking the oil level
the oil level sight glass to ensure that the amount of oil is correct.
Cauon
The use of an inferior oil can permanently damage the engine and seriously
shorten its life.
VII - Controls and seng
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Pre-ride inspecon
Element Control to be carried out
Handlebar Ensure that direcon is:
- so
- free
- no hard point in rotaon
Lighng Operate all lights (front light, rear light, front and rear brake light,
instrument cluster lighng, turn signals)
Engine oil Check the oil level
Brakes - Adjust the «play free» of the rear brake pedal and the front brake
lever
- Ensure eecve braking
- Check for leaks
Indicator lights Engine light, gear engaged, oil level, turn signals, high beam
Accelerator grip - Check the tension of the accelerator cable
- Check that there is no hard point or resistance in the rotaon of
the handle and that it returns to the inial posion.
Tires Check the re pressure
Check the depth of the tread paerns (wear)
Check for nicks or cracks
Audible warning device
(horn)
Ensure proper operaon
Clutch Check the tension of the clutch cable.
Check its proper funconing and the eecveness of the clutch
Fuel Fill the tank with the correct fuel.
Do not overll the reservoir.
Transmission Check the tension.
Check lubricaon
Rules of conduct
Warning
If this is your rst me riding this type of side car, we recommend that you
familiarize yourself with its controls and operaon on a low-trac road unl you
have mastered it.
Driving a sidecar with one hand is dangerous. When riding, always hold the
both hands from the handlebars simultaneously.
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First laps with the sidecar
Cauon
Start the engine with the transmission in neutral, the clutch engaged and the
rider in the normal driving posion.
Shi gear
lever. The sidecar starts moving when the clutch is gradually released.
Downshi to slow down
release your clutch lever gradually to use the engine brake in the lower gear.
Cauon
Never downshi 2 gears at the same me, you risk damaging the engine with
over-revving.
Never release the clutch lever abruptly, you risk feeling a jerk or locking the
rear wheel momentarily.
Driving on a slope
speed, which could damage the gearbox, increase the wear of parts, or even
unbalance the sidecar while driving.
Warning
Remember never to descend a slope at too high a speed!
Driving uphill
change gears quickly to maintain your pace
Warning
Never overstress the engine for an extended period of me.
Braking
Inexperienced riders are usually content to use only the rear brake, which causes
the rear wheel to lock and loss of control of the vehicle.
This is why it is strongly recommended not to use only one of the two brakes.
gradually applying the brakes simultaneously. Hard braking on slippery, bumpy or
advance.
Warning
The braking distance is all the greater as the speed of the vehicle is high.
Make sure you correctly assess the distance separang you from the vehicle or
object in front of you and brake accordingly.
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VIII - Inspecon and maintenance
distance traveled or number of months. At the end of each period, remember to
Cauon
During periodic maintenance, it may be necessary to change one or more
parts: these must be replaced by original parts. Regardless of your vehicle
servicing experience, items marked with the symbol * should be serviced by your
dealer and by qualied service personnel. Items not marked with this symbol can
be serviced by you, provided you follow the instrucons.
Warning
Once the vehicle has been run in, maintenance is mandatory to guarantee its
safety and fully exploit its performance.
this manual.
the maintenance sheets of the warranty book provided by your MASH dealer.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART
in Kilometers or number of months.
KM 1000 4000 7000 10 000
Number of months 6 12 24 36
Baery
I I I I
* Throle valve, accelerator cable
I I I I
* Spark plug
I R R R
* Clutch
I I I I
* Air lter
N
R R R
* Oil lter
N
N
N N
* Fuel hoses
I I I I
To be replaced every 4 years
* Engine oil and oil lter
R R R R
* Oil lter strainer
N N N N
* Valve clearance
I I I I
* Distribuon chain
I I I I
* Chassis screws and bolts
S S S S
* Braking, front / rear brake pads, linings
I I I I
* Brake uid
I I I I
* Brake hoses
I I I I
To be replaced every 4 years
* Front fork
-
I I I
* Rear suspensions
-
I I I
Wheels and res
I I I I
Transmission channel
I I I I
* Steering, bearings
I I I I
* Exhaust and top engine mounng screws
S S S S
Legend:
I:
N: Cleaning.
R: Replacement.
S: Tightening
* This item should be serviced by a MASH dealer
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LUBRICATION CHART
Interval
Element
Every 3,000 km or 12
months
Every 6,000 km or 24
months
Throle grip cable
Clutch cable
Tachometer cable
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Transmission channel
Axle, brake caliper piston
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Throle grip
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Brake cable
Tachometer gearbox and wheel bearings
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Brake pedal, various axles, pivots
*Direcon To be lubricated every two years or every
Reference IPONE : (1) Full Protect / (2) Waterproof Grease / (3) X-Trem Chain
Road
Oullage
To facilitate regular maintenance of the motorcycle, a set of tools is available in the
kit placed with the vehicle.
Baery
Note : Aer the rst 1000 km, then every 3000 km or every 6 months, have the
capacity of your baery checked by your dealer.
Cauon
Never damage, block or change the baery breather hose. Make sure that the
breather hose is connected to the corresponding port on the baery and that its
other end is not blocked or pinched. The breather hose and the baery must be
installed correctly.
Spark plug
the spark plug using a small wire brush or spark plug cleaner. Using a feeler gauge,
The carbon deposits having been removed, observe the color of the candle
to see if it is suitable for its use. A wet or very dark standard candle means poor
engine.
Cauon
Do not overghten the spark plug to avoid damaging the cylinder head threads.
When removing it, prevent dirt from falling into the engine through the spark plug
hole.
is likely to seriously damage the engine, we therefore invite you to contact your dealer
before choosing a product sold under another brand.
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Engine oil
The longevity of the engine depends on the quality of the oil used, the frequency of
its replacement and the checking of the oil level.
Cauon
The marks on the window (2) indicate the oil level. If it is too low, never start
the engine. Add oil unl the level reaches the upper sight glass mark (F).
Replacement of engine oil.
Note : When draining, clean the dipsck and replace the oil lter.
Engine oil change
used oil
Aenon
Carefully check for leaks around the oil lter cover.
Warning
When the engine is at operang temperature, the oil can be very hot, be careful
not to burn yourself. Place the motorcycle on a at surface, remove the cap, then
ll the oil tank. Thoroughly clean the cap. The dipsck must be replaced correctly
otherwise it may not work properly and cause engine damage.
Oil lter replacement
Idle speed
Warning
The engine of your Mash is ed with a petrol injecon system. It is therefore
not possible to adjust the idle speed of this engine.
Checking the oil level
Before each use, always check the oil level to ensure that the amount of oil is
correct.
-Stop the engine
-Check the oil level within a minute
Note : level control gauge installed (not screwed)
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Cauon
Disc brakes are part of a high pressure system. For your safety, the hydraulic
oil replacement interval should not exceed the interval specied in the periodic
maintenance table in the manual.
Front brake
The sidecar is equipped with a disc brake at the front, the play of the brake lever
The hydraulic brake system should be checked daily, proceeding as follows:
4. Check the state of wear of the front wheel brake linings
Brake uid
Warning
Brake uid is poisonous. In case of accidental ingeson, spit it out vigorously.
In case of contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with clean water and
consult a doctor immediately.
remembering to top up if the level is too low. Apart from the wear of the linings, the
decrease in the level in the reservoir can also be explained by the existence of leaks
maintenance of the vehicle.
Cauon
The vehicle runs on hydraulic oil. Mixing with silicate or a petroleum-based
uid is prohibited, otherwise the braking system will be seriously damaged.
Never use brake uid from a container that has already been opened or from
excess stored since the last service: the uid may in fact have absorbed moisture.
Only DOT4 brake uid should be used. Take care not to splash hydraulic oil on the
paint or plasc surfaces to avoid any risk of corrosion.
Ipone reference: brake dot 4
Brake pads
wear by comparing their thickness with the groove forming a mark. Pads should be
Warning
Do not ride immediately aer changing pads. Press the brake lever several
mes to posion the pads against the disc.
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Rear brake and panier
Adjusng the rear wheel brake
The rear brake is a disc brake. To adjust the rear wheel brake pedal, bring the
In the event of a braking problem, contact your MASH dealer.
Exhausts
of burns
Air lter
procedure:
4. Separate the foam from the air box cover.
Cauon
• If the side car is used in dusty areas, check and clean the air lter at intervals
closer to those prescribed in the maintenance table.
• When cleaning the lter, check that it is not damaged; if necessary replace it.
• Never start the engine without rst replacing the air lter: this could increase
engine wear.
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