Dear Customer, Congratulations on becoming the proud owner of a “Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS” motorcycle, one of the finest motorcycles in the country. Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important. Hence, before you ride the bike, please read this Owner's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the operating mechanism, controls and maintenance requirements. This will ensure you a long and trouble free ownership experience.
Table of Contents Description Identification Data..........................................................................................................................................................................1 Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Location of Parts.......................................................................................
Safety and Warning Information Warning This indicates that a potential hazard or injury to you or other persons and to the vehicle can happen, if the advise provided is not followed. Caution This indicates that a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage. Follow the advise provided with the caution. Notice The description and illustration in this booklet are not to be taken as binding on the manufacturers. The essential features of the type described and illustrated herein remaining unaltered.
Identification Data The Frame and Engine serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. They are the unique alpha-numeric codes to identify your particular vehicle from others of the same model and type. Frame Number Location : On the LH side of steering tube. (Alpha-Numeric - 17 digits).
Technical Specifications Engine Bore x Stroke Eng. Displacement Compression Ratio Idling Speed Max. Net Power Max. Net Torque Ignition System Spark Plug (2 Nos) Spark Plug Gap Lubrication Transmission Front Brake Rear Brake Fuel Tank Capacity Full Reserve Usable Dimensions Length Width Height Wheel base Ground clearance : 4 stroke DTS-i, Single cylinder Natural air cooled. : 54.0 mm x 58.8 mm : 134.66 cc : 9.8:1 : 1400 rpm : 13.5 Ps @ 9000 rpm : 11.
Location of Parts 1 5 6 7 2 8 3 9 10 11 12 4 1. Speedometer : The vehicle speed is displayed in digit. 2. Fuel Level Indicator : It shows available fuel in fuel tank. 3. Tachometer : It shows the engine speed in RPM. 4. Steering cum Ignition Switch : Key operated switch for Ignition ‘ON’/‘OFF’ & locking handle bar. 5. Odometer : The Odometer shows cumulative reading of total distance covered by vehicle in Km. 6.
Location of Parts Steering cum Ignition Lock : It has three positions. LOCK : Steering locked. Ignition OFF. OFF : Steering unlock. Ignition OFF. ON : Steering unlock. Ignition ON. To Lock the Steering : To lock the steering, turn the handle bar to the left or right. Push & release the key. Turn the key to “LOCK” position and remove the key. To Unlock the Steering : To unlock the steering, insert the key in steering cum ignition lock & turn it clockwise to “OFF” or “ON” position.
Location of Parts Fuel Tap Fuel Tank Cap OFF RES ON Fuel Tank Cap • To open the fuel tank cap, open the flap. Insert the key in the lock and turn it clockwise and lift fuel tank cap. • ‘Fuel Tank Cap’ gets locked when pushed back into the place. 5 Fuel Tap Fuel tap lever has following positions. ON : When fuel level is above Reserve position. RES : When fuel level is below Reserve position. OFF : When fuel supply is to be cut off.
Location of Parts A D B C Left Handle Bar Switches A. Dipper Switch : When headlight is ON, High or Low beam can be selected with the dipper switch. Hi beam indicator light located on Speedo console will light up when high beam is selected. : High Beam : Low beam C. Horn Button : ( horn. ) Press horn button for sounding D. Pass Switch : Press the switch to flash the head light. It is used to give signal to vehicles coming from opposite side while overtaking. B.
Location of Parts F. Starter Button : Starter button operates the electric starter when clutch lever is depressed with transmission in any gear. G E F Right Handle Bar Switches E. Head Light Switch : It has 3 positions. : All lamps 'OFF'. : While engine running, Tail lamp, Meter lamp and Pilot lamp/s ‘ON’. : While engine running, Head lamp, Pilot lamp/s, Tail lamp and Meter lamps ‘ON’. 7 It is recommended to start the engine with the transmission in neutral. G.
Location of Parts C C B B A Removal of Side Cover LH • Insert the key into the cover lock (A) and turn the key clockwise. • Hold the cover with both hands and pull front side first (B). Slide (C) forward. Take out ‘Side cover’. Fitment of Side Cover LH • Match lug provided on rear side (C) of ‘Side Cover’ with bracket located on chassis & Slide (C) backward. • Match Lug (B) provided on front side of ‘Side Cover’ with hole provided on ‘Fuel Tank’. Press the cover.
Location of Parts BATTERY TOOL KIT Battery Tool Kit Location • • • It is located inside the ‘Side Cover’ LH. Always maintain electrolyte level in each cell between max and min level lines. Always keep a watch on battery charge level indicating icon, if it flashes (indicates battery is in low charged condition), show the vehicle to authorised BAL dealer. • 9 It is located below the battery.
Location of Parts A B Fig. 1 Seat Release Cable Fig. 2 Seat Mounting Bolt Removal of Seat - Rear Removal of Seat - Front • • • • • Remove ‘Side Cover’ LH. To remove Seat Rear, pull the ‘Seat Release Cable’ (A) shown in fig. 1 to release seat lock. Keeping cable pulled, tap the center of seat, lift the seat from rear end and slide it towards tail lamp to remove seat. • Remove ‘Side Cover’ LH. Remove ‘Seat Rear’. To remove Seat Front, remove bolt (B) shown in fig. 2.
Location of Parts 3 4 6 2 1 Fig. A 5 Fig. B Fig. C Fitment of Seat - Front Fitment of Seat - Rear • • • • For fitment of Seat Front, match & insert the bracket (‘1’ of Fig. ‘A’) of seat with slot (‘2’ of Fig. ‘A’) provided below fuel tank rear mounting on chassis. Push seat towards fuel tank. Then press the seat at rear from top to align lock bolt (‘3’ of Fig. ‘B’) . Tighten the lock bolt. CAUTION : Always fit Front Seat first.
How to Ride your Bike Running IN Starting the Engine : Proper running-in is important for the better life and trouble free performance of the vehicle. • During first 2000 kms running-in period do not exceed following speed limits. • • • • • Kms 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 0 - 1000 14 22 31 38 45 1000 - 2000 19 31 43 52 62 • • • 5th Always keep the speed below the limits mentioned in the table. Do not race the engine excessively. Do not start moving or race the engine immediately after starting.
How to Ride your Bike Shifting Gears : • • • Close throttle & depress the clutch. Shift into next higher or lower gear. Open the throttle and release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously. • • • Shift down one gear at a time so that you are in Neutral when you come to a complete stop. When stopping, always apply both brakes at the same time. De-clutch as necessary to keep the engine from stalling. Never lock the brakes, or it will cause the tyres to skid.
How to Ride your Bike Fuel Saving Tips • Ensure Following Vehicle Maintenance. • Drive smoothly and steadily at speed between 40 and 50 km/h . Vehicle Maintenance (Ensure Following) • Drive at constant speed; avoid sudden accelerations & harsh braking as far as possible. Plan your trips properly with minimum start-stops. • Change the gear judiciously according to the speed requirements. Drive as far possible in highest gear.
Safe Riding Tips • Always wear helmets while driving or riding. Your helmets should conform to appropriate Indian standards. • Read thoroughly the instructions in this manual and follow them carefully. • Avoid unnecessary accessories for the safety of both rider and other motorists. • Get familiar and follow traffic rules and regulations in your states as well as general traffic signs. • Familiarise yourself well with starting, acceleration and braking of the vehicle.
General Maintenance Information Engine Oil • Check engine oil level every day before starting the vehicle. • Always maintain engine oil level between upper & lower mark provided on cover RH. Engine Oil Level Checking : • Park the vehicle on level surface on center stand. • Check oil level through oil inspection gauge as shown in photograph. • Always maintain engine oil level between the upper (C) and lower (D) mark provided on Cover RH.
General Maintenance Information Wheel Puncture : Drive Chain Slackness Use the recommended levers while removing the Tyre / Tube for puncture work. This will avoid any damages to the edges / scratches on paint of the wheel. • Chain top edge to be kept between the two marks during chain slackness adjustment. • Care should be taken, that the chain should never run dry. • Lubricate chain from outside with SAE 90 oil at every 500 kms. • Chain slackness will have to be adjusted whenever required.
General Maintenance Information CAUTION : Do not drive/run vehicle in battery disconnected condition. It may lead to damage of electrical /electronic components. • Warranty on battery is 18 months from the date of purchase of vehicle. Spark Plug • • • Battery : 12V - 5 Ah, MF • Battery is located inside ‘Side Cover’ LH. • Always ensure that battery electrolyte level is in between max & min level marks. • Check & top up battery by distilled water if electrolyte level is below min level mark.
General Maintenance Information Monsoon Care : Front Brake Fluid Level • Front brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is located near RH switch on handle bar. • To check oil level, keep the vehicle on Centre stand with handle bar in straight ahead position. • Always ensure that brake fluid level is above ‘MIN’ mark given on inspection window. • Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid (from sealed container) to top up if required.
Daily Safety Checks Before riding the motorcycle be sure to check the following items. Please give proper importance to these checks and perform all of them before riding the motorcycle. If any irregularities are found during these checks, refer to the Maintenance chapter and see Authorised Dealer / Service center for the action required to return the motorcycle to a safe operating condition. WARNING : Failure to perform these checks every day before you ride may result in serious damage or severe accident.
Non-Use Maintenance Non-use maintenance is necessary if a vehicle remains off road for a longer duration (more than 15 days**). The correct and careful non-use maintenance carried out before storing the vehicle will prevent the vehicle from rusting and from such other non-operational damages like fire hazards. • Clean the entire vehicle thoroughly.
Periodic Maintenance / Lubrication Chart RECOMMENDED FREQUENCY Sr. Operation No. 1. Servicing Kms 1st 2nd 750 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1st - 750 Kms / 30 Days 2nd onward @5000 Kms Servicing 2. Engine idling speed / CO% A A A A A A A A 3. Valve tappet clearance A A A A A A A A 4. Engine oil* - Bajaj DTS-i 10000 R R R R R Replace at 10000 Kms* 5. Oil strainer / Centrifugal filter CL CL CL CL CL Clean at 10000 Kms 6.
Periodic Maintenance / Lubrication Chart Sr. Operation No. RECOMMENDED FREQUENCY Servicing Kms 1st 2nd 750 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 C, A C, A C, A C, A C, A C, A C, A CL CL CL, R CL CL CL, R Replace at every 15000 kms C, A C, A C, A C, A C, A R Replace at every 30000 kms 17. Rear brake pedal free play C, A 18. Brake lining or pad wear CL, R 19. Brake fluid level / Top up / Replace (If applicable) C, A, R C, A 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 20.
Periodic Maintenance / Lubrication Chart Sr. Operation No. 33. Drive chain ‘O’ ring type (If applicable) 34. Drive chain remove, clean, insp. & lubricate (O/H) 35. Drive chain link lock RECOMMENDED FREQUENCY Servicing Kms 1st 2nd 750 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 L 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th At every 500 Kms CL, L CL, L CL, L CL, L R R R R Replace at every 10000 Kms C, R At every 5000 kms i.e. at every service after 2nd service 36.
Schedule for Periodic Part Replacement Bajaj Auto recommends the following periodic parts replacement for optimum performance of your vehicle as per the schedule.
Schedule for Periodic Part Replacement Type of Service Kms limit Days Item Description Engine Oil 2nd Paid 19500 ~ 20000 120 Days from last service 24500 ~ 25000 1 Air Filter Cover ‘O’ Ring 1 Carburettor Rubber Duct 1 Fuel Pipes 1 Steering Stem Bearing Cone Set (If Required) 1 Rear Wheel Rubber Dampers (If Required) 1 Engine Air Breather Tube 1 Drive Chain Link Lock 1 NIL Engine Oil 4th Paid 29500 ~ 30000 1000 ml Engine Oil Filter / Paper Oil Filter Front Fork Oil 3rd Paid Qty E
Schedule for Periodic Part Replacement Type of Service Kms limit Days Item Description Air Cleaner Element 1 Brake Pad / Shoe 1 Brake Fluid (If applicable) 4th Paid 27 29500 ~ 30000 120 Days from last service Qty 75 ml Brake Hose Pipe (If applicable) 1 Master Cylinder Cup & Dust Seal (If applicable) 1 Caliper Piston Seal & Dust Seal (If applicable) 1 Steering Stem Bearing Cone Set (If Required) 1 Rear Wheel Rubber Damper (If Required) 1 Drive chain Lock 1 Valve Oil Seals 4 Cylind
Warranty : Scopes and Limits Bajaj Auto Limited gives the following warranty in respect of the “Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS” motorcycle manufactured by them. Every possible care and precaution has been taken to ensure quality in respect of the material & workmanship in the vehicles manufactured by us. Bajaj Auto Limited will repair or replace at their Authorised Workshops, free of charge, part or parts there of as may be found, on examination, to have manufacturing defect within a period of 2 Years or 30,000 Kms.
Warranty : Scopes and Limits enables him to remove and despatch the part/parts attributing to the manufacturing defect to the Company. b. Produces the Owner's Manual, in original, to enable that dealer to verify the details. It must be expressly understood that claims forwarded directly to us by the owner / customers will not be entertained at all and such defective part/parts thus forwarded by them will lie at our factory at their own risk, and this warranty shall not be enforceable.
Warranty : Scopes and Limits 7. All chrome plated parts are prone to rust or corrosion in coastal area or in acidic environment or due to neglected cleaning etc. However chrome film peeling is covered under warranty in general atmospheric conditions. Blue/ Yellow colouration of silencer near exhaust port is permissible and hence not covered under warranty. 8. Oxidation of unpainted/painted crankcase, cylinder block, cylinder head etc. in acidic environment or in a coastal area. 9.
Service Record Chart Free/Paid Services * Kms. / Days Range 1st Free Service **Oil change 500~750 or 30~45 days 2nd Free Service 4500~5000 or 240 days 3rd Free Service **Oil change 9500~10000 or 240 days 1st Paid Service 14500~15000 or 120 days from last service 2nd Paid Service **Oil change 19500~20000 or 120 days from last service 3rd Paid Service 24500~25000 or 120 days from last service 4th Paid Service **Oil change 29500~30000 or 120 days from last service * Whichever occurs earlier.
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