
XE 125
Library entry covers 2021-2024
Published source
Fantic XX 125 / XE 125 Use and Maintenance Manual Rev00/2020, maintenance table (XE 125 amateur version) pp.46-47
Factory owner's handbook. Covers Fantic XX 125 / XE 125 use and maintenance manual, Rev00 / 2020; XE 125 amateur-version table.
89 items for a 2021 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
- Two-stroke
- Engine lubrication
- Two-stroke premix (oil in fuel)
- Oil filtration
- None (no filter)
- Valve gear
- None (two-stroke porting)
- 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
- Separate gearbox 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
- Spoked, tubed
- Sidecar
- No sidecar
2021 Fantic XE 125
On the road: every 200 km
1 item-
Check two-stroke oil tank / carry premix oilPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
Running a two-stroke out of oil seizes it. Injection bikes: check the tank. Premix: carry oil and a measure.
On the road: every 500 km
3 items-
Check lights, horn, brake light switchesPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
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Check tire pressuresPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
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Lubricate drive chainPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
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 levelPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
On the road: every 1,000 km
1 item-
Check chain slack and rear wheel alignmentPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
Every 1,600 km or 6 months
1 item-
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codesWheels and tiresGuideline
Every 3,000 km or 12 months
1 item-
Replace spark plugs (two-stroke)EngineGuideline
Every 5,000 km or 12 months
11 items-
Check throttle cable(s) free play and returnFuel and airGuideline
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Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowlFuel and airGuideline
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Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)Final driveGuideline
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.
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Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)Final driveGuideline
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Check steering head bearing adjustmentFront endGuideline
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Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork bootsFront endGuideline
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Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivotsRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Grease and check center / side stand and springsRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Check brake pads and discsBrakesGuideline
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Check spoke tension and wheel trueWheels and tiresGuideline
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Check wheel bearings for playWheels and tiresGuideline
Every 5,000 km or 2 years
1 item-
Decarbonize exhaust ports, pipes and bafflesEngineGuideline
Two-strokes coke up the exhaust port and muffler baffles; power falls off gradually.
Every 6,500 km or 12 months
2 items-
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugsEngineGuideline
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Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivotPrimary and gearboxGuideline
Every 9,500 km or 12 months
8 items-
Inspect coolant hoses and clampsEngineGuideline
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Clean / inspect air filterFuel and airGuideline
Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
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Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jetsFuel and airGuideline
Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
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Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-outIgnition and electricsGuideline
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Check swingarm bushes for playRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Inspect rear shocks for leaks and dampingRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Lubricate control cables and lever pivotsControls and cablesGuideline
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Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check driveControls and cablesGuideline
A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.
Every 16,000 km or 2 years
2 items-
Compression test (or leak-down)EngineGuideline
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Change gearbox oilPrimary and gearboxGuideline
Every 19,500 km or 2 years
3 items-
Replace air filter elementFuel and airGuideline
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Clean and grease rear suspension linkageRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Grease swingarm pivotRear suspension and frameGuideline
Every 24,000 km or 3 years
1 item-
Change fork oilFront endGuideline
Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.
Every 25,500 km or 4 years
1 item-
Replace spark plugsEngineGuideline
Every 29,000 km
1 item-
Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)Final driveGuideline
Every 32,000 km or 4 years
2 items-
Repack / replace steering head bearingsFront endGuideline
Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
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Repack / replace wheel bearingsWheels and tiresGuideline
Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.
Every 40,000 km or 6 years
1 item-
Replace swingarm bushes / bearingsRear suspension and frameGuideline
Every 48,500 km or 6 years
1 item-
Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springsFront endGuideline
Every 10 h
25 items-
Cooling system (check coolant level and leaks)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): check coolant level and leakage after break-in and every 10 hours; inspect hoses every 10 hours; check radiator cap operation as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Cylinder (inspect, clean)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): inspect and clean after break-in and every 10 hours; replace as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Cylinder head (inspect, clean, retighten)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): after break-in and every 10 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Muffler (inspect, retighten)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): after break-in and every 10 hours; clean every 20 hours; replace fiber as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Outside nuts and bolts (retighten)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): after break-in and every 10 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Piston (inspect, clean)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): inspect and clean after break-in and every 10 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Piston pin and small end bearing (inspect)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): inspect every 10 hours; replace as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Piston ring (inspect)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): inspect after break-in and every 10 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Spark plug (inspect, clean)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): after break-in and every 10 hours; replace as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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YPVS exhaust valve (inspect, clean)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): after break-in and every 10 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Air filter (clean, lubricate)Fuel and airFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): clean and lubricate after break-in and every 10 hours; replace as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Carburetor (inspect, adjust, clean)Fuel and airFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): after break-in and every 10 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Fuel tank cock (clean, inspect)Fuel and airFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): after break-in and every 10 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Clutch (inspect, adjust)Primary and gearboxFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): inspect and adjust after break-in and every 10 hours; replace as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Drive chain (lubricate, slack, alignment)Final driveFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): after break-in and every 10 hours; replace as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Drive chain guide and rollers (inspect)Final driveFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.47): inspect after break-in and every 10 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Front fork oil seal and dust seal (clean, lube)Front endFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.47): clean and lube after break-in and every 10 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Front forks (inspect, adjust)Front endFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.47): inspect and adjust after break-in and every 10 hours; replace oil after break-in. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Steering head (inspect free play, retighten)Front endFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.47): inspect free play and retighten after break-in and every 10 hours; replace bearing as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Frame (clean, inspect)Rear suspension and frameFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): after break-in and every 10 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Rear shock absorber (inspect, adjust, retighten)Rear suspension and frameFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.47): inspect, adjust and retighten after break-in and every 10 hours; lube every 10 hours and after riding in rain. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Swingarm (inspect, lube, retighten)Rear suspension and frameFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.47): after break-in and every 10 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Brakes (levers, pedal, discs, fluid, bolts)BrakesFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.47): adjust lever position and pedal height, lubricate pivot point, check disc surface, check fluid level and leakage, retighten disc, caliper, master cylinder and union bolts after break-in and every 10 hours; replace pads as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Tires and wheels (pressure, runout, wear, spokes, sprocket bolt)Wheels and tiresFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.47): inspect air pressure, wheel runout, tire wear and spoke looseness and retighten the sprocket bolt after break-in and every 10 hours; inspect or replace bearings and lubricate every 10 hours; replace bearings as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Throttle and control cables (check routing, lubricate)Controls and cablesFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.47): check routing and connection and lubricate after break-in and every 10 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
Every 20 h
7 items-
Crankshaft (inspect, clean)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): inspect and clean every 20 hours and as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Muffler (clean)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): clean every 20 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Piston (replace)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): replace every 20 hours and as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Rotor nut (retighten)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): retighten after break-in and every 20 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Transmission oil (replace)Primary and gearboxFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): replace oil after break-in and every 20 hours; inspect or replace bearing as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Front fork oil (replace)Front endFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.47): replace oil after break-in and every 20 hours; replace oil seal as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Steering head (clean, lube)Front endFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.47): clean and lube every 20 hours. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
Every 6 months
1 item-
Clean battery terminals, check charge and strapIgnition and electricsGuideline
Every 12 months
1 item-
Brake fluid (replace)BrakesFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.47): replace brake fluid every one year. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
Every 2 years
5 items-
Coolant (replace)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): replace coolant every two years. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Replace coolantEngineGuideline
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Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground pointsIgnition and electricsGuideline
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Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracksRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Replace brake fluidBrakesGuideline
Every 4 years
3 items-
Replace fuel linesFuel and airGuideline
Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
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Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubberBrakesGuideline
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Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)BrakesGuideline
Every 6 years
2 items-
Replace inner tubes and rim tape with tiresWheels and tiresGuideline
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Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)Wheels and tiresGuideline
No interval set
3 items-
Piston ring (replace)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): replace as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Protector guide (replace)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.47): replace as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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Shift fork, shift cam, guide bar (inspect)Front endFactory
Factory: Maintenance table, XE 125 amateur version (p.46): inspect as required. Columns: after break-in, every 10 hours, every 20 hours, as required. Weather, terrain, location and use change the intervals; check earlier in rain or dirt. Timely service with documentation is needed for the warranty.
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.
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