Cobra Electronics King 2003 Manuel Du Propriétaire

 

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Engine is Fresh 

Measured Value 

Engine Down on Power 

Measured Value * 0.9 

Engine NEEDS Rebuilt 

Measured Value * 0.8 

Example 

110 psi 

110 psi * 0.9 = 99 psi 

110 psi * 0.8 = 88 psi 

Your Values 

 

 

 

 
Procedure for Compression Testing 
 
1.  Shut off the fuel petcock. 
2.  Install the compression gauge into the spark plug hole. 
3.  Hold the throttle to wide open, and kick repeatedly (approximately 20 times) 

or until the gauge reading does not increase in value with each kick. 

 

E1: Engine Removal 

 
To service the bottom end and transmission, the engine must be removed from 
the frame. 
 
Tools required 
 

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5/16”, 10, 14, 22 mm socket 

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10, 13, 22 mm wrench 

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10, 17 & 19 mm sockets 

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9/64”, 3,4 & 5 mm hex key (Allen wrench) 

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7 mm nut driver, flat or Phillip, screwdriver for hose clamps 

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Spring remover 

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Flywheel / clutch puller (#MCMUTL68) 

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Clutch nut removal tool (Call local dealer for details). 

 
Procedure 
 
1.  Remove the seat (4mm hex key). 
2.  Turn of the fuel at the petcock and disconnect the fuel line. 
3.  Remove the tank (5 mm hex key & 10 mm socket). 
4.  Remove the carburetor from the inlet (flat head or Phillips head screwdriver, 7 

mm nut driver). 

5.  Remove the right side number plate (3mm hex key). 
6.  Remove the silencer & pipe (spring remover, 5mm hex, & 10mm wrench). 
7.  Disconnect the ground wire from the reed cage with a 5 mm hex key 

(depending on your ultimate repair, you may want to reinstall the fastener in 
the inlet. 

8.  Leaving the coolant lines connected to the engine, remove the radiator from 

the frame (5mm hex with 10 mm wrench). 

9.  Remove the master link from the chain. 
10. Remove front engine mount bolt (13 mm socket, 6 mm hex key). 
11. To access the swingarm bolt, remove brake lever (13 mm wrench, 5 mm hex 

key). 

12. Remove the swingarm bolt (22mm socket & wrench).