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Raider 125

Library entry covers 2021-2026

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TVS Raider 125 User Manual, Revision 1, as on 6 Jan 2026

Factory owner's handbook. Covers Raider 125 manual, Revision 1, 6 Jan 2026.

68 items for a 2023 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: Single carburetor
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: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2023 TVS Raider 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

Factory

Manual: Drive chain. Factory: TRU SPRAY / TRU4 oil as often as every 500 km.

On the road: every 1,000 km

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

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 5,000 km or 12 months

9 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
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 6,000 km or 6 months

14 items

All bulbs, horn and switches

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I marked in all four columns (1st 750 ~ 1000 km or 30 ~ 45 days, 2nd 6000 km or 6 months, 3rd 12000 km or 12 months, Every 6000 km / 6 months)
All fasteners

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I & TI marked in all four columns (1st 750 ~ 1000 km or 30 ~ 45 days, 2nd 6000 km or 6 months, 3rd 12000 km or 12 months, Every 6000 km / 6 months)
Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine cum transmission oil. Factory: Visits 750-1000 km/30-45 days, 6000/6, 12000/12, then every 6,000 km/6 mo.
Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Tappet clearance. Factory: I & A at each visit after the first.
Front and rear suspension

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I marked in all four columns (1st 750 ~ 1000 km or 30 ~ 45 days, 2nd 6000 km or 6 months, 3rd 12000 km or 12 months, Every 6000 km / 6 months)
Head lamp beam

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I marked in all four columns (1st 750 ~ 1000 km or 30 ~ 45 days, 2nd 6000 km or 6 months, 3rd 12000 km or 12 months, Every 6000 km / 6 months)
Malfunction indicator lamp

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I marked in all four columns (1st 750 ~ 1000 km or 30 ~ 45 days, 2nd 6000 km or 6 months, 3rd 12000 km or 12 months, Every 6000 km / 6 months); Remarks: Connect ride scan tool if MIL glows / Check and clear DTCs
Battery voltage

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: As printed: I marked in all four columns (1st 750 ~ 1000 km or 30 ~ 45 days, 2nd 6000 km or 6 months, 3rd 12000 km or 12 months, Every 6000 km / 6 months)
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch and throttle play. Factory: I & A every visit.
Steering smooth operation / play

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: I marked in all four columns (1st 750 ~ 1000 km or 30 ~ 45 days, 2nd 6000 km or 6 months, 3rd 12000 km or 12 months, Every 6000 km / 6 months)
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Center / side stand pivot. Factory: L every visit.
Brake effectiveness / play

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: I & A marked in all four columns (1st 750 ~ 1000 km or 30 ~ 45 days, 2nd 6000 km or 6 months, 3rd 12000 km or 12 months, Every 6000 km / 6 months)
Wheels and tires

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: I marked in all four columns (1st 750 ~ 1000 km or 30 ~ 45 days, 2nd 6000 km or 6 months, 3rd 12000 km or 12 months, Every 6000 km / 6 months); Remarks: Inspect wheel for free rotation. Inspect tire for wear and set pressure
Evaporative emission control system

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: I marked in all four columns (1st 750 ~ 1000 km or 30 ~ 45 days, 2nd 6000 km or 6 months, 3rd 12000 km or 12 months, Every 6000 km / 6 months)

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Guideline

Every 8,000 km or 12 months

1 item

Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

7 items

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

3 items

Clean centrifugal oil filter (rotor / slinger)

Engine

Factory

Manual: Centrifugal filter. Factory: Clean every 12,000 km.
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug. Factory: Replace every 12,000 km.
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner elements. Factory: Replace every 12,000 km.

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

2 items

Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 21,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid (disc version). Factory: Replace every 21,000 km or 2 years.

Every 24,000 km

2 items

Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Master cylinder cups (disc version). Factory: Replace every 24,000 km.
Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 29,000 km

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 30,000 km

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork oil. Factory: Replace every 30,000 km.

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

2 items

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

3 items

Fuel hose: inspect, replace if required

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Inspect every 4 years.
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

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

6 items

Head lamp beam (adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Adjust if required
Throttle grip (lubricate)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: as extracted - - L -: L in the 3rd service column (12000 km or 12 months) only
Battery voltage (recharge)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: As printed: Recharge if necessary
Steering smooth operation / play (adjust, lubricate)

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: Adjust if required. Lubricate if issue persists
Brake cams / SBT system parts

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: - - - -; Remarks: Inspect and clean if required
Brake fluid* (top up)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Topup if required

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.