Manual-DB50QT-A
Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing the Direct Bikes DB50QT-A scooter. The Direct Bikes DB50QT-A scooter is manufactured using some of the most advanced production techniques in the world. The scooter features high performance, economic fuel consumption and low noise levels. This manual provides detailed information about the correct operation, maintenance and adjustment of your DB50QT-A scooter. Please read this manual carefully to ensure safety and maximum ease of use.
Important Notice: • Driver and passenger This vehicle is designed to carry only one driver and one passenger. The driver is required to have the appropriate licence for these requirements. Do not exceed the rated load capacity specified on the specification label. • Road condition This vehicle is designed to travel on flat roads. Do not ride this vehicle in freezing or hazardous conditions. • Modifications This vehicle should not be modified.
Location of Component parts (1) Back-view mirror (4) Muffler (2) Headlight (5) Taillight (3) Front turn signal light (6) Seat 3
Meter Panel and Indicators All the controls for the indicators and warning lights are located on the meter panel. (1) Speedometer (2) Mileometer (3) High beam indicator (4) Turn right signal light (5) Turn left signal light (6) Fuel meter Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. When the needle pointer stays in the F(full) position, it means the total capacity of the fuel tank is now 6.0 litres (including reserve fuel).
Identification The VIN or chassis number is located on the frame of the scooter and is either under the seat or under the clip in cover in the front of the foot well. The engine number is located on the left side on the bottom of engine. NOTE: You should regard this manual as a permanent component part of your vehicle, it is essential for the continued operation and safety of your scooter to perform periodic servicing by an approved dealer. This is required under your warranty.
Fitting the accessories Mirrors The mirrors come ‘handed’, i.e. a left and right one. They screw into either the left and right switch gear or into the front and back brake lever assemblies. There is a lock nut on the threaded part of the mirror to ensure the mirror does not come loose. Wind this lock nut up as far as it will go and carefully screw the mirror into the mount. It is important you do not ‘cross thread’ the mirror as it will damage the mount.
Top box 1. Check the accessories. 2. Put the plastic bottom-board centrally on the rear bracket, notice the four holes highlighted in photo with white circles.
3. Put the top box centrally on the plastic bottom-board, notice the four holes inside the top box highlighted in photo with white circles. 4. With these four holes (highlighted in white circles in figure 3) insert the 4 bolts and 4 washers.
5. Insert the bolts through the four aligned holes in the bottom-board (highlighted in white circles in figure 2). Hold the long slotted bars under the rack with the edges of the bars facing upwards. Put the bolts through the holes of the slotted bars. 6. Attach nuts to the bolts nearest the tail of the scooter. With the further bolts attach the rubber buffers in between the slotted bars and bottom-board.
7. Attach nuts and tighten up all bolts. 8. This process is completed on both sides of the top boxes so both slotted bars are attached and secure.
9. Tighten the 4 bolts with a screwdriver and wrench. 10. Put the foam pad inside the top box. Please note: A maximum weight of 10 kilos is recommended. The weight may also alter the handling of the scooter.
Fitting the battery Make sure the scooter ignition is in the off position. Put the battery in the compartment. Fit the 2 red leads (sometimes one or both of these leads are covered by a protective black sleeve, if you lower the sleeves you will see the red leads) to the + side (also marked red on the terminal.) using the screw provided. The black lead is then fitted with the crew provided to the - negative side.
Guide to Operation Ignition Switch (1) position Turn the switch this position to start the engine; the switch key can not be pulled out in this position. (2) position Turn the switch to this position to shut down the engine; the switch key can be pulled out in this position. (3) position Turn the switch all the way to the left, push it down and turn to the position; the key can be pulled out. In this case, the vehicle can not be steered and the engine as well as the lighting system will not work.
NOTE: In hot weather, leaving the engine idling for a long time will cause it to overheat. You should shut it down to let it get cool. Headlight beam switch (1) Push the “ ” buttom for high beam and the “ ” button for the low beam. Turn signal light switch (2) Set this switch the “ ” position to indicate a left turn and to the “ ” position to indicate a right turn and push it down to turn off the signal lights. Horn button (3) Push this button to make blaring sound from the horn.
Start button (4) When this button is pushed, the starting motor works to start the engine. See the part “Starting the Engine” for the starting procedure. Headlight switch (5) “ ” Position: When the switch is set to this position, the headlight, taillight, position light and meter light all go on. “ ” Position: When this switch is set to this position, the position light, taillight and meter light go on.
Important Checks The scooter is nearly ready to go, but before you put any petrol or oil into the scooter, there are a few final things that need checking. These checks should be carried out routinely to insure good performance and safe operation. Checking the oil The engine oil dipstick and cap are combined and is located on the right side of the engine. With the bike on its centre stand and on level ground remove the dipstick and clean it. Re-insert it and remove it again.
Brakes Checking the front brake Check the brake for normal performance and adjust it’s free play. The free play refers to the distance for which the front brake lever travels freely to achieve the braking effect. Required free play : 5 to 10 mm. This must be checked with steering at left, right and centre. Checking the back brake Measure the traveling distance of the rear brake lever before the brake begins to create the braking effect, which should be within 10 to 20 mm from the top end of the brake lever.
Checking the tyre pressure The tyre pressure is 1.75 bar for the front tyre and 2.0 bar for the rear. If you are carrying passengers or luggage please increase the rear tyre to 2.25 bar. If you are a light person or heavy person these pressures may need adjusting to compensate. Check the tyre surface that there are no cuts, nails or sharp objects and that the wheel rim has no impressions, dents or deformations.
Suspension The suspension should be nice and free and should return to its normal position when bounced up and down. There should be no leaks. Fuel / Vacuum Pipes Please check that all fuel / vacuum pipes are connected and that there are no loose pipes.
Electrics Please go through the controls and make sure that the following systems are working correctly; Indicators: left and right, front and rear. Lights: sidelights, front and rear. High and low beam for the front light. Rear brake light, working from both the front and rear brake independently. The horn: It should be a sharp loud noise. The main fuse is located next to the battery and is rated at 15 amps. Do not use a larger fuse. Throttle Test that the throttle is fully operational.
General ‘walk around’ Before use please go around the scooter and check that all nuts and bolts are tight and secure and that there are no loose parts. Starting the scooter Before starting you need to put petrol in. The petrol cap is either located under the seat or at the rear of the foot well under a locked flap. These scooters use normal unleaded (90> octane). You must not over fill with petrol as any spillages will damage the paint and may spill onto a hot engine creating a hazard.
Riding the Scooter Please always wear a HELMET and PROTECTIVE CLOTHING! Familiarise yourself with the controls BEFORE you go out on a public road. Take the appropriate training if you do not all ready know how to ride a scooter. Failure to do so could put yourself or others at risk of injury! The controls are designed for ease of use. The right hand controls the throttle front brake and the switch for the lights and starter.
CAUTION: Always start the engine with the rear brake pedal depressed. The engine should not be allowed to run too fast when it is being warmed up. Quick opening and closing of the throttle must be avoided. Running in Your new scooter requires a ‘running in’ period. This is very important because it allows the mechanical parts to bed in and will increase the serviceable life of the machine.
Storage When not using your scooter a waterproof cover should be used to protect the scooter from the elements. If storing the scooter for periods in excess of six weeks it is advisable that a few further things are done. Drain the fuel. You will find the drain cock at the lowest point of the carburettor. Disconnect the battery and leave it on a ‘trickle’ charger such as an ‘optimate’. Raise the wheels off the floor. Take the spark plug out and put 15ml of oil into the cylinder and turn the engine over.
Cleaning Your new machine should be cleaned on a regular basis. This stops the ingress of corrosion, maintains its lustrous finish and gives you a chance to observe anything that may be broken or damaged. The bike should be washed off in warm soapy water using a sponge or soft cloth. Please use a detergent designed for scooters as washing- up liquids and wash’n’wax style soaps are not fit for the purpose. Do not use a pressure washer. A hosepipe with a spay attachment is ok.
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Repeat same service intervals when exceeding 31000kms / 64 months from the table above.
Troubleshooting Checking the carburettor In the unlikely event that your scooter fails to start please check the air pilot screw on the side of the carburettor. It should be 2.5 turns out. Screw all the way in and count the number of turns out.
Checking the spark plug A dirty spark plug with dirty electrodes or excessive gap between electrodes will not be able to generate full sparks. (Cleaning) • The best result can be achieved if you clean the spark plug with a spark plug cleaner. • If you do not have such a cleaner, you can clean it with a wire brush. (Adjusting the gap between electrodes) • The side electrode gap should normally be within 0.6 to 0.7 mm (as shown in the figure).
Checking the fuse Turn off the master switch and check the fuse to see if it is blown. Replace the blown fuse with one of the specified capacity: • Always find out the cause before replacing a blown fuse. • Unscrew the two screws battery and remove the battery cover. The fuse is located in the fuse box by the side of the battery. • Open the fuse box and remove the fuse by expanding the fuse clamp from both ends of the fuse.
CAUTION: • When removing the fuse, do not expand the fuse clamp too wide. • After the fuse is installed, check the fuse clamp to see if it runs loose. The fuse will generate heat if the fuse clamp is loose. Which is often the major cause of trouble.
Safety Precautions It is only the driver that can ensure the safety of travel. A safety-minded scooter driver always spends much time learning how to drive and develop his driving skills in a place where traffic is not so busy before he begins to drive on a public road. 1. A great many of scooter accidents are caused by the failure of the car driver to see the scooter driver. The scooter driver should use every means to make himself clearly seen by the car driver.
5. As most serious scooter accidents cause injuries of the drivers head, always wear a helmet and protective clothing such as protective glasses, boots, gloves, thick and strong coat. 6. Do not drive on rough rugged roads as rough surfaces may lead to loss of control and cause damage to the vehicle. Safety Rules 1. Before driving a scooter, be sure to check it carefully (See the section “Inspection before Operation” of the manual). 2.
6. Always remember to switch on the turn signal lights before making a turn or change lanes. 7. Do not drive your vehicle on the shoulder on either side of the road. Loading WARNING: A) The top box is used to carry only lightweight objects, not for very heavy ones. B) When determining if the vehicle is overloaded (the rated load capacity being 150kg), the weights of the objects being carried, the vehicle and the driver should be put together.
