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Derbi · Shim-adjusted overhead-cam four-stroke single, dry sump, gearbox shares engine oil, chain drive

Mulhacen 125

Library entry covers 2007-2012

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Published source

Derbi Mulhacen 125 2008 owner's manual, Maintenance schedule pp.142-143 English (ManualsLib Mexico)

Factory owner's handbook. Covers Derbi Mulhacen 125 owner's manual (page headers print Mulhacen 125, dated 18/1/08); 2008 edition, filed for the 2007-2012 Mulhacen 125.

85 items for a 2007 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Dry sump (separate oil tank)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Single carburetor
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2007 Derbi Mulhacen 125

On the road: every 300 km

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 500 km

3 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

On the road: every 800 km

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 1,000 km

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 500 km

1 item

Drive chain (clean and lubricate)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. Clean and lubricate every 500 km.

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

10 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 6,000 km

21 items

Coolant (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Electric fan and thermal switch (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Engine oil (change)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. A at 1,000 km and at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Front headlight (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Horn (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Lights (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Oil filter (change)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. A at 1,000 km and at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Spark plug (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Air filter (change)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. A at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Carburetor (check)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 1,000 km and at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Fuel pipes (check)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Battery (check)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Secondary transmission (check)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Road test (brakes, steering, clutch, suspension, engine, lighting, instruments)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 1,000 km and at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Brake fluid (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Brake levers and throttle twist grip (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Brake pads (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Flexible brake pipes (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Fluid leaks (fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid) (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Wheels (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 1,000 km and at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.
Control elements (check)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km to 84,000 km.

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 8,000 km or 12 months

2 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Guideline

Pre-1970 machines: many owners run non-detergent or classic-spec oil with no filter, so short intervals matter. Dry sump: drain the tank and the crankcase/sump, flush the tank and clean the feed and return screens.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

8 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 12,000 km

8 items

Engine support bolts (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 12,000 km and every 12,000 km to 84,000 km.
Exhaust system (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 12,000 km and every 12,000 km to 84,000 km.
General nuts and bolts (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 12,000 km and every 12,000 km to 84,000 km.
Valve clearance (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 1,000 km, then at 12,000 km and every 12,000 km to 84,000 km.
Steering shaft (check)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 12,000 km and every 12,000 km to 84,000 km.
Prop stand and/or center stand (check)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 12,000 km and every 12,000 km to 84,000 km.
Swinging arm shaft (check)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 12,000 km and every 12,000 km to 84,000 km.
Brake disks and calipers (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 12,000 km and every 12,000 km to 84,000 km.

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

3 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 24,000 km or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 24,000 km or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 24,000 km

3 items

Front suspension (change oil)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. A at 24,000, 48,000 and 72,000 km.
Radiator (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 24,000, 48,000 and 72,000 km.
Speedometer (mileometer) takeoff (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. B at 24,000, 48,000 and 72,000 km.

Every 25,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 29,000 km

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

4 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Guideline
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

2 items

Coolant (change)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. Change every 2 years.
Brake fluid (change)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule (English, printed pp.142-143, page headers "Mulhacen 125 18/1/08"), columns x 1000 km: 1, 6, 12, 18 ... 84. Key: B check, A change, I clean. Change every 2 years.

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.