CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION 1
Introduction Expendable supplies
Service hints Safety hints
Tools
CHAPTER ONE
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY 4
Cylinder and piston Engine case separation
Magneto side components Transmission components
Primary drive components Crankshaft and bearings
CHAPTER TWO
ENGINE REPAIR 18
Crankshaft Cylinder and piston
Transmission inspection Cylinder liner
Transmission shimming
CHAPTER THREE
ENGINE REASSEMBLY 49
Crankshaft alignment Top end installation
Engine case reassembly Magneto components
Primary side components
CHAPTER FOUR
CARBURETOR 68
Double needle models Adjustment and tuning
Single needle models
CHAPTER FIVE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 83
Ignition testing Headlight
Pioneer charging circuit check Wiring diagram
CHAPTER SIX
FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING 96
Fork oil Steering
Fork servicing
CHAPTER SEVEN
FRAME, SWINGING ARM, AND REAR SUSPENSION 112
Frame Shock absorbers
Swinging arm
CHAPTER EIGHT
WHEELS, BRAKES, AND HUBS 122
Wheel service Hub service
Brakes
CHAPTER NINE
TROUBLESHOOTING 129
Operating requirements Engine noises
Starting difficulties Piston seizure
Poor idling Excessive vibration
Misfiring Clutch slip
Flat spots Poor handling
Power loss Brake problems
Overheating Lighting problems
Backfiring
SPECIFICATIONS 133
250 Stiletto MX 250 Plonker
250 Stiletto T.T. 175 Stiletto
250 Pioneer 175 Pioneer
INDEX 139