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Malaguti · Overhead-cam four-stroke single, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, CVT belt drive

Madison 125

Library entry covers 2005-2025

32 factory 33 guideline

Published source

Malaguti Madison 3 125ie owner's manual, 5.2 Maintenance table, 125cc version, printed p.33 (ManualsLib MX page 143)

Factory owner's handbook. Covers Madison 3 125ie (125cc version table); read from the rendered page.

65 items for a 2009 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, screw/locknut adjusters
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Air / oil cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Belt CVT, scooter automatic
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Spoked, tubed
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2009 Malaguti Madison 125

On the road: every 200 mi

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 300 mi

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Guideline

Every 1,240 mi

1 item

Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake pads - condition and wear (check). Factory: Check at 1,000 km, then printed: every 2,000 km (1,240 mi). Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.

Every 1,860 mi or 6 months

1 item

Electrical equipment, battery and charge level (check)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Marked at 1,000 km and every 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

3 items

Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

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

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,730 mi or 12 months

16 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil and oil filter (replace). Factory: Replace at 1,000 km, then every 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months; checked at the 3,000 km steps in between. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Engine oil and oil filter (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Check at 3,000, 9,000, 15,000 km and every 6,000 km after (between replacements). Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Level and density of coolant - manifold tightness (check). Factory: Marked at 1,000 km and every 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, to 48,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil and oil filter (replace). Factory: Replaced with the oil. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Tightness of nuts and bolts (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 1,000 km and every 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, to 48,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter (clean). Factory: Clean every 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Final transmission oil (check)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Check at 6,000, 12,000, 18,000, 30,000, 36,000 and 42,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering system operation and play (lubricate if necessary). Factory: Marked at 1,000 km and every 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, to 48,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Tightness of side and center stands - pivot lubrication. Factory: Marked at 1,000 km and every 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, to 48,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Operation and tightness of fork and shock absorbers (check). Factory: Marked at 1,000 km and every 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, to 48,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Operation of sidestand switch - lubrication

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Marked at 1,000 km and 6,000, 18,000, 24,000, 30,000, 36,000, 42,000 and 48,000 km (no mark at 12,000 km). Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Tightness of the braking system pipes (check). Factory: Marked at 1,000 km and every 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, to 48,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings (check). Factory: Marked at 1,000 km and every 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, to 48,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Final check: tires, pressure, lighting, warning devices, switch functions, road test

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Marked at 1,000 km and 6,000, 18,000, 24,000, 30,000, 36,000, 42,000 and 48,000 km (no mark at 12,000 km). Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tire pressure - tread wear (check). Factory: Marked at 1,000 km and 6,000, 18,000, 24,000, 30,000, 36,000, 42,000 and 48,000 km (no mark at 12,000 km). Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Chassis linkages (or levers) (check)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Marked at 1,000 km and every 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, to 48,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

3 items

Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Inspect CVT drive belt, rollers / sliders and clutch shoes

Final drive

Guideline

Typical scooter interval. Your owner's manual figure governs; check belt width against the service limit.
Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

4 items

Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

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 7,440 mi or 2 years

2 items

Secondary air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Printed across the row: every 2 years or 12000 km (7440 mi). Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Braking system fluid. Factory: Check at 1,000 km, then printed across the row: every 2 years or 12000 km (7440 mi). Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.

Every 7,460 mi or 2 years

9 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valves (check). Factory: Check at 6,000, 18,000, 30,000 and 42,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Idling speed (adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Adjust at 24,000, 36,000 and 48,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (check). Factory: Check at 1,000 km, 6,000, 18,000, 30,000 and 42,000 km; replaced at 12,000, 24,000, 36,000 and 48,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (replace). Factory: Replace at 12,000 km (7,460 mi) or 24 months, then every 12,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Sliding pads / speed variator rollers (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Check at 6,000, 18,000, 30,000 and 42,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Sliding pads / speed variator rollers (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Replace at 12,000, 24,000, 36,000 and 48,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle control (adjust). Factory: Adjust at 24,000, 36,000 and 48,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tension

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive belt (check). Factory: Check at 6,000, 18,000, 30,000 and 42,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive belt (replace). Factory: Replace at 12,000, 24,000, 36,000 and 48,000 km. Note (1): if the belts wear excessively between one coupon and the next (every 6,000 km, 3,720 mi), have the checks performed more frequently. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

3 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Replace CVT drive belt

Final drive

Guideline

Typical scooter interval, or sooner if the belt is cracked, glazed or below its width limit.

Every 14,880 mi or 4 years

1 item

Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final transmission oil (replace). Factory: Replace at 1,000 km, then at 24,000 km (14,880 mi) or 48 months and 48,000 km. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.

Every 15,000 mi 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 15,000 mi

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi 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 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi 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

3 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Coolant (replace). Factory: Row text: replace every 2 years. Columns: first service 1,000 km (620 mi), then 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months, 6,000 km (3,730 mi) or 12 months, and so on in 3,000 km / 6 month steps to 48,000 km (29,760 mi) or 96 months.
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4 years

2 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

2 items

Replace inner tubes and rim tape with tires

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

1 item

Maintenance more often in severe use

Engine

Factory

Factory: Printed: maintenance operations should be performed more frequently if the vehicle is used in rainy weather, in dusty places or on rough terrain.

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.