RIEJU MRX, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL MRX SMX MRX PRO SMX PRO english Subportada qxd 30 09 2004 11 44 PÆgina 3 ...

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Page 3: ... information that follow carefully We wish to remind you that the life of the vehicle depends on how it is maintained Maintaining the vehi cle in perfect working condition reduces the cost of repair This manual has to be considered as an integrate component of the motorcycle and must remain part of the basic equipment and handed over in the event of a change of vehicle ownership In the event of an...

Page 4: ... 11 Battery 12 Fuse 12 Oil tank 13 Petrol tank 13 Petrol tap 14 Tool box 14 Checks before using motorcycle 15 Page Routine testing 16 Front brake 16 Rear brake 17 Brake fluid and brake pads 17 Throttle twist grip 18 Lights and indicators 18 Tyres 18 Motorcycle operation 19 Starting the motor 19 Running In 19 Acceleration 20 Braking 20 Stopping 21 Gear box 21 Carburettor 21 2 Manual Usuari Angles M...

Page 5: ...hecks 24 Air filter 25 Transmission Rear chain adjustment and lubrication 27 Gearbox Oil change 29 Cleaning lubrication and storage 30 Maintenance 32 Page Technical specifications and characteristics 33 3 Manual Usuari Angles MRXSMX MRXPROSMXPRO qxp 30 09 2004 11 52 PÆgina 3 ...

Page 6: ...th conical type steering head bearings The bike is fitted with upside hydraulic forks with fork tubes 35 mm in diameter The rear suspension has a mono shock absorber anchored to a progressive tie rod system Progressive Racing System which creates very smooth damping In addition the MRX PRO SMX PRO model has a gas assisted Mono shock with a separate gas reser voir and manual adjustment to the mono ...

Page 7: ...is stamped on the right hand side of the front frame Steering head is unique to every machine This number is required to register your vehicle this chassis or Vin number should be quoted when requesting warranty assistance or genuine Rieju spare parts 5 Manual Usuari Angles MRXSMX MRXPROSMXPRO qxp 30 09 2004 11 52 PÆgina 5 ...

Page 8: ...rt or Ignition on position and a third position which switches on the front and rear lights of the bike 2 Speedometer Kmh and Mph The speedometer has the odometer fitted 3 which is calibrated in kilometres 4 Out of gear Neutral indicator Green This light comes on when the gear change lever is in the neutral N position that is to say out of gear 5 Temperature warning lamp Red This light is very imp...

Page 9: ...say when it reaches the reserve level It is vitally important that when it lights up the 2 stroke oil tank is filled as soon as possible should the run wit hout 2 stroke oil it will cause serious damage to the engine 7 5 6 2 9 1 4 3 7 MRX Manual Usuari Angles MRXSMX MRXPROSMXPRO qxp 30 09 2004 11 52 PÆgina 7 ...

Page 10: ...main beam 9 Direction indicator warning lamp Green This indicator comes on when we activate the direction indicators 10 Tachometer Rev Counter This instruments indicates the engine revolutions per minute 5 7 9 2 6 1 4 10 3 SMX Manual Usuari Angles MRXSMX MRXPROSMXPRO qxp 30 09 2004 11 52 PÆgina 8 ...

Page 11: ...his switch has two positions when it s down the dip beam is on and in the upper position the main beam is illuminated The lights run directly from the engine to switch the lights on the Ignition key has to be tur ned towards the lighting position on all MRX models 4 COLD START CHOKE When the motor is cold the choke lever should be placed in the On position CAUTION Once the motor has reached it s n...

Page 12: ...nition ON and the bike in neutral press the red starter but ton 6 Light switch SMX To switch on the lights operate this switch all panel lights and front and rear lights operate direct from the engine 10 6 5 Manual Usuari Angles MRXSMX MRXPROSMXPRO qxp 30 09 2004 11 52 PÆgina 10 ...

Page 13: ...rear brake pedal is on the right hand side of the motorcycle To activate it press down wards with the foot GEAR BOX PEDAL This is situated underneath the left part of the motor it is activated with the foot taking it all the way and then letting it go back to its original position before changing gear again To put the motorcycle into first gear the pedal has to be pressed downwards To change the o...

Page 14: ... the maintenance of the bike the battery terminals will need to be checked For tightness and corrosion Loose and corroded connections will cause electrical faults to develop ensu re the battery terminals are free from corrosion and tight A light smear of Vaseline should be applied to protect the terminals from corrosion FUSE SMX The fuse is located next to the battery under the seat If the fuse bl...

Page 15: ... to bleed the oil pump to remove any air If the motorcycle has no oil left the motor would seize up immediately with serious tech nical and costly consequences for the user RIEJU recommends using Injection System oil PETROL TANK To get to the tank open it using the stopper of the tank turning it anti clockwise Remember that petrol without oil must always be used The capacity of the tank is 8 4 lit...

Page 16: ...ng is done with the lever in this position RES this position is RESERVE If you run out of fuel while you are driving with the lever in the ON position turn the lever to this position Fill the tank as soon as possible then it is important to remember to turn the lever back to ON TOOL BOX Situated behind the right hand side rear cover made out of grey plastic you have at remove the cover with a coin...

Page 17: ...te and lubricate if necessary Petrol tank Check level and fill if necessary Tyres Check the tyre pressure and wear Indicators Instrument panel Check if they work correctly Clutch Check adjustment and smooth operation Transmission chain Check tension and condition of chain and sprockets plus lubricate Each time the vehicle is used it should be checked as above A complete check does not take more th...

Page 18: ...ing in the front brake lever operates the front brake by pumping brake fluid from the master cylinder to the front brake calliper The brake pads are pushed by the calliper pistons against the 260mm Front disc Slowing the bike down The braking surface of the disc should be free of oil and dirt to ensure maximum braking efficiency If for any reason the master cylinder is empty of brake fluid after c...

Page 19: ...lever in and close the bleed nipple Top up the master cylinder reservoir as necessary with DOT 4 brake fluid Replace the top and check brake efficiency REAR BRAKE Periodically check the brake fluid level in the reservoir situated on top of the rear brake master cylinder and under the rear right hand panel to top up use Dot 4 brake fluid If the reservoir is empty please go to your local Rieju deale...

Page 20: ...olding ride comfort and braking distance the therefore check the tyre pressures regularly for your own safety Make sure that the rim is central and not damaged as well as the wear on the tyres Do not overload the vehicle as this will effect stability and increases tyre wear CAUTION when the pressure is very high the tyres can no longer absorb any shocks transmitting any road sur face defects direc...

Page 21: ...s of the motor have to wear in until it works perfectly During this period avoid prolonged use of the motorcycle at high revolutions or in conditions that could cause overheating STARTING AND RIDING Open the petrol tap If the motor is cold fully open the choke lever Turn the ignition key one position clockwise and check the engine is in neutral with the throttle closed depress the kick start to tu...

Page 22: ...arm never accelerate or ride hard when the motor is cold This will prevent pre mature damage to your engine ACCELERATION Riding speed and acceleration is controlled by opening or closing the throttle Operating the twist grip toward you increases the speed and away from decreases the engine revolutions TO BRAKE SLOWING DOWN Close the throttle activate the front and rear brakes simultaneously increa...

Page 23: ...me back to its original position before changing gear again To put the motorcycle into first gear the pedal has to be pushed downwards to put in the 2 3 4 5 6 gears lift the lever up as far as it will go with the toe Gear changing should be done carefully to ensure the gear you want is selected before releasing the clutch CARBURETTOR The carburettor provides the correct petrol air mixture to the e...

Page 24: ...ion is made up of a rectangular steel tube The swinging arm Bolted to the chassis and connected to a hydraulic mono shock absorber through the progressive tie rod system PRS Progressive Racing System The MRX PRO SMX PRO model is prepared with a Gas hydraulic mono shock absorber with a separate reservoir Manual adjustment to the suspension pre load is achieved using the threaded brass rings at the ...

Page 25: ...p off and top up if necessary NOTE never open the top of the radiator when the motor is hot because the boiling liquid could escape under the pressure which is dangerous It is strongly recommended that you use a closed cir cuit anti freeze liquid In this way we can avoid the water freezing causing damage to the water pump and water pipe ruptures Do not top up with tap water as the calcium content ...

Page 26: ...ge the spark plug The correct plug is a NGK BR 9 ES Before fitting a new spark plug check the gap between electrodes This gap must be between 0 6 0 7mm When installing the spark plug always clean the area around the plug hole to prevent any dirt etc from entering the combustion chamber Screw the spark plug in by hand trying to make sure that it is not cross threaded finally tighten it 1 8 or 1 4 a...

Page 27: ...ean and oiled To get to the air filter remove the rear right side panel by undoing the two allen screws Remove the black cover of the air box which is held on by three screws See picture and extract the filter 25 Manual Usuari Angles MRXSMX MRXPROSMXPRO qxp 30 09 2004 11 53 PÆgina 25 ...

Page 28: ...remove surplus oil Do not wring out the filter element as this will damage the foam When refitting the air filter sure that the foam fits the box correctly so that no air can enter the engine without being filtered It must be cleaned more frequently if the motorcycle is used in humid or dusty places 26 Manual Usuari Angles MRXSMX MRXPROSMXPRO qxp 30 09 2004 11 53 PÆgina 26 ...

Page 29: ...rear wheel To correct the chain tension loosen the rear axel bolts and turn the adjustment plates of the rear wheel axle clockwise to tighten the chain and anti clockwise to loosen the chain Turn the rear wheel several times and check the tension in various areas to find the point at which the chain is at its tightest point To check the chain adjustment the chain tensioner must be pulled away from...

Page 30: ...s can cause the chain to come off and severely affect the bikes handling Periodically it is necessary to clean and grease the chain The chain is made up of many pieces which all work together If the chain is not maintained properly it will wear very quickly therefore it is advisa ble to grease the chain periodically with the correct chain lubricant Before lubrication it is necessary to clean the c...

Page 31: ...ommended that you change the oil when the motor is still warm as the oil will flow easier Remove the drain plug and wait for the gearbox to empty completely Once it s empty replace the drain plug Remove level plug See picture Fill the gearbox through the black plastic filler cap on the top of the gear box until the oil just starts to run out of the level hole 29 Drainage bolt Drain plug Level hole...

Page 32: ...r greasy use a degreasing agent Refer to note above Do not apply this to the wheel axles or the chain because that would remove any protective layer of lubricant 3 Using a hose pipe remove the degreasing agent and dirt but only with the pressure that is necessary DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER NOTE Rieju is not responsible for the use of degreasing agents that may stain or mark the body work or chas...

Page 33: ...brication to all cables Chain and sprockets if necessary Plus a water repellent agent to all elec trical switches and exposed connections STORAGE Storage of the motorcycle for a long period of time demands certain care to prevent deterioration Once it is clean and lubricated prepare to store the motorcycle in the following manner 1 Drain the petrol tank petrol pipes and the carburettor bowl 2 Take...

Page 34: ...ck tension of wheel spokes and wheel alignment Clean and oil air filter Check and adjust carburettor if necessary Check and adjust spark plug or change it Check all screws and chassis screw plastic parts Check electric system lights horn and indicators etc Check wear on all bearings steering head and wheel Check coolant level of in radiator Check exhaust system Remove corrosion and paint Check oil...

Page 35: ... Engine capacity Piston size bore Starter system Lubrication system Oil type 2 stroke water cooled 6 gears Minarelli AM 6 EU2 1 inclined forwards 49 7 c c 40 3 mm 39 mm Kick start Kick start and electric star Automixing Full synthetic Castrol TTS 33 2050 mm 790 mm 1170 mm 920 mm 1332 mm 358 mm 93 Kg MRX SMX 1970 mm 750 mm 1150 mm 900 mm 1332 mm 310 mm MRX SMX Manual Usuari Angles MRXSMX MRXPROSMXP...

Page 36: ...rimary transmission Clutch rim Pinion thrust Transmission relation Z 71 Z 20 1 3 55 Secondary transmission Front sprocket Rear sprocket Transmission relation Chain Z 11 Z 52 1 4 36 420 x 126 pas Air filter Humid rubber foam Carburettor Dellorto PHBN 16 HS Clutch type Multidiscs in oil bath 34 Manual Usuari Angles MRXSMX MRXPROSMXPRO qxp 30 09 2004 11 53 PÆgina 34 ...

Page 37: ...ry tree Gear change ratio Output ratio 35 Suspension MRX SMX Front Rear MRX PRO SMX PRO Front Rear Upside down forks Ø 35 mm OIL FORK 15W 20 245 cc each leg Hydraulic shock absorber PAIOLI upside down forks Ø 38 mm OIL FORK SAE 10W 325 cc each leg Gas shock absorber with a separate bottle and manual adjustment for pre load spring Manual Usuari Angles MRXSMX MRXPROSMXPRO qxp 30 09 2004 11 53 PÆgina...

Page 38: ...e 1 8 kg cm2 100 80 17 with inner tube 1 8 kg cm2 130 70 17 with inner tube 1 9 kg cm2 Disc 260 mm Ø Disc 200 mm Ø Type disc Wave 260 mm Ø Type disc Wave 200 mm Ø Electric equipement Ignition Generator Ignition timing Electronic C D I Ducati 95W regulated to 12 volts ac 20º 1 4 mm before the P M S Manual Usuari Angles MRXSMX MRXPROSMXPRO qxp 30 09 2004 11 53 PÆgina 36 ...

Page 39: ...bulb output Light Rear pilot light Instrument cluster Indicators Odometer lighting 12 v 35 35 w 12 v 21 5 w 12 v 1 2 w 12 v 10 w 12 v 1 2 w 37 Manual Usuari Angles MRXSMX MRXPROSMXPRO qxp 30 09 2004 11 53 PÆgina 37 ...