LJ 50 QT
LJ 50 QT
LJ 50 QT
You have purchased a our scooter, -We cannot be held liable for any conse- Safety-sy.mbols and notes
congratulations and thank you for quential damage caused by accessories
putting your trust in us. not approved by the factory.
Please observe thefollowing:
The 49'er is a sturdy scooter in modern The scope of delivery and version of the Lt:. WARNING
scooter is solely determined by the purchase Precautionary measures against the risk of
design.
agreement concluded with the dealer. accidents, injury and/or death.
Its sound construction, the meticulous se-
This operating manual includes important
lection of materials, the advanced manufac-
turing techniques and conscientious work of instructions for handling your light scoo- M FIRE HAZARD
ter. Read it carefully, because professional The vehicle is equipped with a catalyst, this
dedicated employees provides the scooter
handling combined with regular care and results in extremely high temperatures on
with all the characteristics
maintenance helps to maintain the scooter's the exhaust system (risk of burning).
such as economical operation,
quality, reliability and its lasting value. value and is one of the requirements for
warranty claims. ,11"
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Important instructions and precautionary
We wish you at all times a safe journey. rules to avoid damage to the vehicle. Non-
observance can lead to the warranty be-
coming void.
Yours
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Special instructions for better handling du-
ring operation-, inspection-, adjustments
and service activities.
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Storage box, luggage hook 9 Stopping the engine 21
Fuel, fuel tank ,", ..,., ,..,.., 10
Tank cap 11 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
Lubricating oil tank 12 Servicing the scooter / cleaning agents 22 - 23
Side stand, parking stand 13 Winter operation and corrosion protection 23
Repairing paint damage / servicing the tyres 24
SAFETY TEST Lay-up commission , 24
Checklist 14 Technical modifications, accessories and spare parts 25
Load and lights 15
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The chassis number is located on the frame The engine number (3) is located on the
~ NOTE behind the cover (2). left-hand side.
The description for right- and left-hand side
is viewed from the driver. Key
With the scooter you get two separate in-
The identification number (1) is located on definite keys for:
the frame below the front cover.
Ignition lock, lubricating oil tank, sto-
rage box and tank cap.
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Key positions
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Activate the parking light only for a limited
period. Take into account the charge of the
battery.
The keycan be removed in positions ~ and
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n (1) Operating position
Ignition and all circuits activated.
& WARNING
While riding, do not switch the ignition
(2) Ignition off
Fork column not locked (handlebars
can be freely turned to the left or
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right).
Digital clock
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Unlock Use the hook (1) only for small baggage
Insert the ignition key (1) into the lock pieces.
turn and press down the key to the right
or left direction (OPEN).
Lock
& WARNING
Maximum load capacity: 1.5 kg
Press down the seat (2) until the lock is Do not transport bulky loads.
engaged.
Pull out the ignition key.
Never leave the key in the storage box.
& WARNING
After the seat is closed check if its locked
firmly! -Risk of accidents!
Maximum load capacity: 10 kg
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& WARNING
Fuel is highly inflammable and can ex-
plode. Do not smoke or bring a naked
flame near the fuel tank.
Tank cap
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Unlock: - Insert the ignition key in the lock (3) turn
~ NOTE - Turn the cover (2) to the left or right to the left and open the tank cap (4).
The tank cap (1) is located behind the side.
seat. Lock:
- The marks (5) must be in front before
closing the tank cap.
- Close the tank cap by luring with the igni-
tion key to the right and pull out the key.
- Close the cover (2).
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Filling up with lubricating oil - Open the oil cap (3) and replenish max.
~ CAUTION to the mark (4) of the oil filler.
Check the oil level during every tanking - Use only Mobil 1 Racing 2T same grade
Tighten the oil filler cap by hand.
and replenish if necessary. or higher
Lock the inspection cover (2) with in igni-
If the oil level is too low, the indicator (1 - Insert the ignition key in the lock (1) turn tion key.
"Er) willlighi up. Nepienisn tWO stroke to the left and open the inspection cover
oil within the next 50 km. (2).
Damage caused by not observing this
instruction will not be covered under
warranty.
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Checklist
Before each ride, carry out a safety Before starting your ride, check the fol-
check using the checklist. lowing:
Take the safety check seriously. Carry out - Steering (smooth and free of play) 6 WARNING
maintenance activities before you start your - Clutch lever play While the engine is running or the ig-
ride or ask a specialized dealer to do nition is on, do not touch the ignition
- Lubricating oil quantity system.
so. This will provide you with the certainty
that your motorcycle corresponds to traffic - Fuel quantity
regulations. A technically faultless motor- - Front brake
cycle is a basic requirement for the safety - Rear brake FIRE HAZARD
of both yourself and other road users. The exhaust system becomes very hot.
- Tyres (profile and pressure)
While riding, idling or parking, make sure
- Telescopic fork that no inflammable materials (e.g. hay,
- Load / lights leaves, grass, coverings or luggage, etc.)
can come into contact with it!
- Total weight
- Lights
- Brake fluid (level)
- Brakes (operation)
In case of problems or difficulties, contact a
dealer, who will do everything pos-
sible to assist you.
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Correctly loaded
Lt WARNING - Make sure that the left-right weight dis- u:I CAUTION
For the sake of your safety, use only tribution is balanced. - - Riding safety is largely also determined
original accessories or products Check that fastenings are correct and by the manner of riding.
released by us. tight.
We cannot judge for each third-part - Do not transport bulky loads. Therefore:
product whether it can be safely used in - Do not cover the lights. - Put on a tested/approved safety helmet
combination with your motorcycle. and correct close the buckle.
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Nor can a official approval give such a guar- - Wear suitable protective clothes.
antee in all cases, since the test scope is & WARNING - Rest your feet on the footrests.
not always sufficient. The total allowable weight may not be - Do not ride if your riding ability has been
exceeded. compromised.
Check the tyre pressure.
~ NOTE Your reactions can be adversely affected
Our accessories and approved not only by alcohol, but also by drugs and
products as well as qualified advice are Checking the lights medicines.
available from all specialized deal-
ers. & WARNING - Strictly observe all traffic regulations.
Before any ride, check the operation of - Always adapt your riding speed to the
all lighting components. traffic and road conditions.
Check that the headlamps and lenses are On smooth, slippery roads take into account
clean. that your riding stability and braking power
are limited by the grip of the tyres on the
road top.
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Fuel consumption, environmental pollution Turn the engine off when waiting in traf- Fuel consumption is also affected by con-
and wear of engine, brakes and tyres de- fic. ditions that are out of your control, for in-
pend on various factors. Different riding conditions affect fuel con- stance, poor road condition, hills, riding in
Your personal riding style is highly deter- sumption. The following conditions are un- winter.
minant for economical fuel consumption favourable for fuel consumption:
and exhaust gas and noise generation. - High traffic density, especially in big cities Observe the following aspects for eco-
While idling, the engine takes a long time with many stops for traffic lights. nomical fuel consumption:
to warm up to operational temperature. In - Frequent short rides with repeated starts The planned inspection intervals must be
the warm-up phase, however, the wear level and warm-ups of the engine. closely observed.
and pollutant emissions are very high. It is - Riding in a column of motor cycles at low Regular service by a specialized
therefore best to start riding immediately speed, meaning riding with relatively high dealer will guarantee not only continued
after start-up. revs. operability, but also economical fuel con-
sumption, low environmental pollution
Avoid rapid acceleration Plan rides ahead of time in order to avoid and a long lifespan.
Open the throttle not further than needed, heavy traffic. Check the tyre pressure every two
in order to reduce fuel consumption as well weeks.
as pollution and wear levels.
Do not use excessive revs: change un as Low tyre pressure increases rolling resis-
soon as possible and do not change down tance. This increases fuel consumption
until it is necessary to do so. and tyre wear and adversely affects riding
behaviour.
Ride as evenly as possible and look - Continually check fuel consumption.
ahead as far as possible. - Frequently check the lubricating oil.
Unnecessary acceleration and hard braking
cause high fuel consumption and increased
pollution levels.
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Running-in
- During the first 500 km: Running-in new tyres
Running-in instructions for engine
Less than 1/2 throttle.
and transmission
& CAUTION
\Ill CAUTION - Up to 1.000 km: New tyres have a smooth surface. They
Excessive revs while running-in the en- Less than 3/4 throttle. must therefore be roughened by care-
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Before starting
Lt. WARNING - Propping up the scooter with the parking udI CAUTION
Propping up the scooter with the parking stand. If the engine won't start immediately,
stand. Operate the rear handbrake lever Turn the ignition lock (1) with the ignition release the start button, wait a few sec-
to avoid a moving of the scooter.
Avoid high engine rpm's while the
key to its operating position n. onds and push it again. Each time, push
the start button for just a few seconds in
vehicle is standinQ still, otherwise the Do not open the throttle (4). order to save the battery. Never push the
clutch will engage. Pull and hold the handbrake lever (2). start button for more than 10 seconds.
Operate the start button ffi(5).
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The scooter is equipped with side stand If the engine can not be started after the
starter motor is running for 3-5 seconds,
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switch. If the side stand is folded up the Never allow the engine to run in an en-
engine is shoot off and will not start. open the throttle (4) 1/8 - 1/4 turns and closed space. Exhaust gases are highly
start again. toxic and can kill.
Push the scooter off its parking stand.
Mount the scooter.
Release the brake before riding.
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Switch downwards. The engine will start
- After the engine is running return the kick when the kick starter lever is used.
starter lever to its normal position.
9<J; OFF:
Switch upwards. The engine will not start.
~ NOTE
~ CAUTION Use the kick starter from time to time to
After starting the engine, check that the maintain its function.
kick starter lever (6) is returned to its
normal position.
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Braking
Wet brakes Oil and grease
Washing the motorcycle or riding through
& WARNING
& WARNING
water or rain can delay the braking effect Operate the brakes to grind off the salt
due to wet or (in winter) ice-covered brake The brake discs and linings must be free deposited on the brake discs.
discs and linings. of oil and grease!
Dirty brakes
If the motorcycle is not used for a while, When riding on dirty streets, the braking
& WARNING a rust film may form on the brakes and effect can be delayed due to dirty brake
The brakes must first be operated until thus increase the braklnq effect. A thick discs and linings.
they are dry rust film can cause the brakes to lock
Salt film on the brakes up. When setting out on a ride after a
When riding on salted streets without brak- long lay-up period, carefully operate the .6 WARNING
ing for a while, the full braking effect may brakes several times until they work nor- Operate the brakes until they are
be delayed. mally. clean. Lining wear is increased by dirty
brakes!
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Make sure you practice braking for emer-
gency situations, but do so where you will
not pose a risk to yourself or others (e.g. a
deserted parking area).
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Braking On tight curves, sandy / dirty streets, wet - Turn the ignitionlock (3) with the ignition key
The front brake and rear brake are operated asphalt and icy roads, use the front brake to the position :eR( .
independently from each other. carefully: if the front wheel locks, the bike
- Pull out the ignition key.
The front brake is operated via the right- will slide sideways.
hand brake lever (1) on the handlebars, and Brake with care. Locked wheels do not have
the rear brake is operated via the left-hand much braking effect and can lead to skid-
brake lever (2). ding / crashing. In principle, do not brake
on a curve, but before the curve.
When stopping or slowing down, release Braking on a curve increases the danger
the throttle gas and operate both brakes of sliding.
at the same time.
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NOTE
Regular, expert service will help maintain
the value of your motorcycle and is a condi-
tion for guarantee claims for corrosion and
other such damage .
.:11 CAUTION
Rubber a nd plastic parts will be dam-
aged by caustic or penetrating cleaning
agents or solvents.
CLEANING
& WARNING Towash the motorcycle, use a soft spcnge
Always carry out a brake test after clean- and clean water.
ing and before starting a ride! Afterwards, dry off with a polishing cloth
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or chamois.
Do not wipe off dust or dirt with a dry
Do not use steam or high-pressure jet cloth, to avoid scratching the paint or cov-
devices! ering.
Such devices can damage seals, the hy-
draulic braking system and the electrical
system.
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Use of the motorcycle in the winter can
anti-corrosion agent.
cause considerable damage due to the
presence of salt on the roads.
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PRESERVATION AGENTS
Do not use hot water, which would in-
When necessary, the motorcycle must be crease the effect of the salt.
preserved with commercially available pre-
serving and cleaning agents. - At the end of each ride, wash the motor-
cycle with cold water.
- By way of precaution (especially in win-
ter), regularly treat parts liable to corro- - Thoroughly dry the motorcycle.
sion with preservation agents. - Treat parts liable to corrosion with wax-
borne anti-corrosion agents.
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Should you want to make technical chang- This is in your own interests: the safety,
es, observe our guidelines. This will serve suitability and reliability of these acces-
to prevent the motorcycle from being dam- sories and parts will have been tested
aged and the traffic and operational safety specifically for motorcycles.
being retained. A specialised dealer
I can carry out these activities with meticu-
lous care.
Although we keep track of the market, we
cannot evaluate nor be held liable for the
quality of non-approved accessories and
Always consult a dealer before buy- parts, even if they have a certificate of
ing accessories or making any technical acceptance from an officially recognised
changes. technical testing/supervision agency, or
a license issued by the authorities.
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Transmission oil Checking the steering bearings Checking the telescopic fork
~ NOTE
Checking the transmission oil level If damage to the telescopic fork or the spring
~ NOTE strut is found have the motorbike examined
- Stop the warmed-up engine, wait for ap- The telescopic fork should not jam up when by a professional dealer.
prox. 5 minutes. turned and it should swing back lightly to
both end positions.
- Propping un the scooter on the narkina
stand.
- Pull the hand brake to block the front
- Remove the oil filler screw (1) and wheel brake.
check if the oil level is below the oil-filler
opening. - Hold the handlebar with both hands and
try to move the handle bar (1) back and
- If required, replenish transmission oil
forth.
Hypoid SAE 85W - 140 via the oil-filler
opening.
If the fork column bearing shows noticeable
- Tighten the oil filler screw. play, it must be adjusted by a specialised
dealer.
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~NOTE
The spring preload can be infinitely ad-
justed.
A = harder
B = softer
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Tyre profile
Tyre pressure
Front 2.0 bar
Rear 2.25 bar
Tyre size
The standard scooter is provided with the
following tyre sizes:
Checking the tyre profiles Recommended minimum profile depth: Front 120/70-12 56J
2.0 mm
& WARNING Observe the wear marks (3).
Rear 130/70-1256J
Observethe minimum profile depth pre-
scribed by law. Checking the tyre pressure All Tyres are tubeless.
Never ride wttnout valve caps (l). I"lrmly
tightened valve caps prevent the tyre 6 WARNING
from suddenly losing pressure. Adjust the tyre pressure according to
the total weight load. Never exceed the & WARNING
Measure the profile depth at the centre rated total weight or the bearing capacity Use only tyres approved by the manu-
(2) of the tyre's tread. of the tyres. facturer. The use of non-approved tyre
Incorrect tyre pressure will have a con- brands, types or sizes leads to the op-
siderable effect on the riding properties erating permit of the vehicle becoming
of the scooter and the lifespan of the null and void. Use only pairs of tyres
tyres. produced by the same manufacturer.
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u&I CAUTION
Do not spill any brake fluid on painted
or plastic surfaces as it will demage the
surface severely.
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Checking the brake linings - Remove the protective cap (1) at the Checking the disc brake
brake calhper.
11II CAUTION - Visually inspect the disc brake (3).
The minimum lining thickness must be - Visually inspect the sight glass (2) at the
maintained. brake calliper. - Check the thickness of the disc brake.
~ NOTE - Check the thickness of the brake lining. Minimum thickness: B = 3.0 mm
For your own safety, we recommend having
activities to the brake system carried out by Minimum thickness: A = 2.0 mm - If the disc thickness is below the mini-
a dealer, mum, have the disc brake (3) replaced
- If the lining thickness is below the mini- by a dealer.
mum, have the brake lining (2) replaced
by a dealer.
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I Adjusting the rear wheel brake
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Checking
- An external sign of the brakes needing
adjustment is the constantly increasing
Checking the brake linings
u:lI CAUTION
For your own safety,we recommend hav- free travel (A) of the handbrake lever (1) The thickness of the brake lining may
ing activities to the brake system carried 10-20 mm. not be lower than the minimum value.
out by a dealer. Operate the handbrake lever (1) and vi-
Adjusting sually inspect it.
- Screw the nut (2) on the rear-wheel brake Check the thickness of the lining:
~NOTE onto the brake rod until the handbrake The extension of the wear indicator
After a longer period of operation, adjustment
lever reach a free travel of 10-20 mm. (3) at the brake lever must be in front
of the brakes is essential due to natural
- After this measurement is attained, the of the minimum mark of the scale (4)
wear of the brake-shoe linings.
brake shoes should be heard brushing when the rear brake is depressed.
against the brake drum. If the thickness of the lining has fallen
below the minimum, have a specialised
Ji CAUTION dealer replace it.
Have a dealer check the
adjustment.
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Check: Adjustment:
- Check the throttle cable for light move- - Push back the protective cap (2).
ment by turning the twist grip (1) from
- Slacken the lock nut (3) on the handle-
closed to open position.
bar.
- Move the handlebar to check whether the
throttle cable moves freely. - Turn the setscrew (4) accordingly.
Check whether the throttle cable is - Tighten the lock nut (3).
obstructed by other parts. - Check the play.
- Open the twist grip throttle control until Push over the protective cap (2).
resistance can be felt.
- Measure the play. ~NOTE
Nominal value: A = 1-2 mm If the play cannot be corrected this way,
have the scooter checked by your
dealer.
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Remove the screws (2) and take off the Disconnect the hose (4) from the air
~ NOTE storage box (3) together with the seat. filter housing.
The scooter is attached with a oil foam air
Remove the clamp (5) from the carbu-
filter. In case of heavy dirtiness the foam
rettor and disconnect the manifold (6).
(11) has to be replaced.
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Remove the screws (7) and take off the Disassembly and cleaning
air filter housing (8). Remove the screws (9) and take off the
air filter cover (10).
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Remove the foam (11).
Clean the foam with Motorrex
cleaner.
air ~9>Le
- Afterward soak and wring out the foam
with air filter oil. 9>t:r
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Drench in air filter all Squeeze
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~ CAUTION
Never run the engine without air filter.
Dust deposit is one of the major causes
of reducing output horsepower and
increasing fuel consumption.
Change the air cleaner element more
frequently to prolong the engine's service
life if the scooter is ride on dusty roads
very often.
Check for properly installation of the foam
housing in the filter case.
Otherwise the engine runs poorly or lead Installation
to serious engine damage.
Be careful not to soak the air cleaner ~ NOTE
when washing the scooter. Otherwise it Check the gasket (12) for damage and cor-
will cause engine hard to start. rect placement before installation.
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0,6- 0,7 mm
Check and change - Pull the spark plug connector (1). - Screw in the spark plug by hand and than
tighten up with the spark wrench.
- Unscrew the spark plug with the spark
Ji CAUTION wrench from the on-bard toolkit.
Torque 11 Nm.
Check or change the spark plug only
when the engine is cold. - Check the electrode gap (0.6-0.7 mm),
replace the spark plug if it is severely - Plug in the spark plug connector (1).
burnt away.
~ NOTE - Use a new spark plug NGK BR7 ES
The spark pi ug is accessible from the right- and tighten up.
hand side.
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- Turn off the ignition.
d CAUTION
- Remove the two screws (1) and open the
Never install a fuse with a larger rating,
inspection cover (2).
since this could destroy the entire elec-
trical system. - Open the fuse case (3) and remove the
fuse.
The fuse is located behind the inspection
- A faulty or blown fuse must be replaced
cover (2). by a new one with 15 A.
- Check the fuse fo r correct contact. Loose
fuse will blow.
Installation takes place in reverse order to
disassembly.
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Battery
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Changing the bulb - Turn off the ignition. - Disconnect the plugs (5).
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Changing the bulbs - Remove the screws (1). - Remove the bulb socket (3) and release
it by turning to the left.
~ NOTE " Carefully remove the cover (2).
- Remove the bulb.
Do not touch the bulbs with bare fingers.
Hold bulbs with a clean, dry cloth when
installing or removing them. Installation takes place in reverse order to
disassembly.
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Changing the bulb - Push the bulb (3) back and release it by
turning to the left.
~ NOTE - Remove the bulbs.
Do nottouch the bulb with bare fingers. Hold
bulbs with a clean, dry cloth when installing Installation takes place in reverse order to
or removing them. disassembly.
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Power transmission
Clutch: Centrifugal type
Transmission: CVT
Chassis
Scooter version: LJ50QT-K
Frontsuspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Unit swing, hydraulic shock absorption, adjustable preload
Wheels front: Light metal (Alu) MT 2.50 x 12
Wheels rear: . Light metal (Alu) MT 2.50 x 12
Tires front: 120/70-12 56J tubeless
Tires rear: 130/70-12 56J tubeless
Tire pressure: front = 2.0 bar rear = 2.25 bar
Brakes, front: Disc brake 0 190 mm, hydraulic
Brakes, rear: Drum 0 110 mm, mechanical
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