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Keeway · Shim-adjusted overhead-cam four-stroke, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, chain drive

RKV (125 cc)

Library entry covers 2011-2024

31 factory 52 guideline

Published source

Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, ManualsLib

Factory owner's handbook. Covers edition year not shown.

83 items for a 2020 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: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
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, twin shocks
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2020 Keeway RKV (125 cc)

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 1,000 km or 1 month

11 items

Actuating clearance (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then at every column (every 1,000 km or one month).
Bolt looseness at all positions (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then at every column (every 1,000 km or one month).
Engine oil (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Replace at 300 km, then once every 1,000 km.
Lights, instruments and electrical apparatus (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then at every column (every 1,000 km or one month).
Muffler (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then at every column (every 1,000 km or one month).
Valve clearance (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Inspect every 1,000 km (marked in every column after new).
Battery (inspect)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then at every column (every 1,000 km or one month).
Ignition timing (inspect)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then at every column (every 1,000 km or one month).
Gearbox oil leaks (check)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then at every column (every 1,000 km or one month).
Drive chain (inspect)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Inspect every 1,000 km; adjust in the every-14,500 km column.
Tire pressure (inspect)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then at every column (every 1,000 km or one month).

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

2 items

Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Guideline
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,000 km or 3 months

10 items

Engine bolt torque (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then every 3,000 km.
Idle exhaust gas (adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Adjust at 300 km, inspect every 1,000 km; adjust every 3,000 km and at the later columns.
Spark plug (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then every 3,000 km; replace every 6,000 km and 12,000 km.
Throttle (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then every 3,000 km.
Air cleaner (clean)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Inspect at 300 km; clean every 3,000 km, 6,000 km and 14,500 km columns; replace in the every-12,000 km column.
Carburetor (adjust)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Adjust at 300 km, inspect every 1,000 km; adjust every 3,000 km and at the later columns.
Fuel hose (inspect)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then every 3,000 km.
Clutch (inspect)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Inspect every 3,000 km.
Shock absorber (inspect)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Inspect every 3,000 km.
Front/rear brake (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Inspect every 3,000 km.

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 5,000 km

1 item

Gearbox oil (replace)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Inspect at 300 km; replace once every 5,000 km.

Every 6,000 km or 6 months

7 items

Engine oil filter (clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Clean at 300 km, then every 6,000 km and every 12,000 km.
Gasoline filter (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then every 6,000 km; replace every 12,000 km.
Lubrication of all places on the vehicle

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Lubricate every 6,000 km and every 12,000 km.
Spark plug (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Replace every 6,000 km or six months.
Steering handlebar looseness (inspect)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then every 6,000 km and every 12,000 km.
Main stand and side stand (inspect)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then every 6,000 km and every 12,000 km.
Shock absorber action (inspect)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. At 300 km (new), then every 6,000 km and every 12,000 km.

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

3 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

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 or 12 months

2 items

Gasoline filter (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Replace every 12,000 km or twelve months.
Air cleaner (replace)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance schedule (Keeway RKV125 instruction and maintenance manual, edition year not shown, printed p.44). Columns: new vehicle (300 km); every 1,000 km or one month; every 3,000 km or three months; every 6,000 km or six months; every 12,000 km or twelve months; every 14,500 km or fifteen months. I inspect; C clean; R replace; A adjust; L lubricate. * items marked with an asterisk in the chart. Replace every 12,000 km or twelve months.

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

2 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

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

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

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

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.