BIMOTA TESI H2

1
[Link].02 _Assembly and preparation manual Tesi H2 Rev1_18-10-2022
 Foreword
For so special bike we decide to delivery also DANGER
if not so efficiency nearly fully assembled but DANGER indicates a hazardous situa-
good setup procedures can prevent needless tion which, if not avoided, will result in
warranty claims and give customers a greater death or serious injury.
sense of confidence in Bimota and their
Bimota Dealers. This Assembly and
Preparation Manual explains step by step WARNING
procedures of the following items for all WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
Bimota TESI H2. tion which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
1. Uncrating
2. Preparation NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices
The selling dealer assumes sole responsibil-
not related to personal injury.
ity for any unauthorized modifications prior to
sale. Refer to your Service Binder for any Ser-
vice Bulletins specifying Factory Directed NOTE
Modifications (Special Claims) which must be ○ NOTE indicates information that may help or
performed before the vehicle is ready for sale. guide you in the operation or service of the
Whenever you see the following symbols vehicle.
heed their instructions! Always follow safe
operating and maintenance practices. Bimota spa accepts no liability for any
inaccuracies or omissions in this publication,
although every possible measure has been
taken to make it as complete and accurate as
possible. All procedures and specifications
subject to change without notice.

©2022 Bimota spa Oct.,2022

2
 Table of Contents

Uncrating .................................................................................................................. 4
Opening Crate...........................................................................................................4
Parts Check ..............................................................................................................10
Preparation ..............................................................................................................14
Battery Service..........................................................................................................14
Engine Oil(4-stroke) .................................................................................................17
Coolant .....................................................................................................................18
Drive Chain...............................................................................................................20
Brakes .....................................................................................................................21
Suspension system ..................................................................................................23
Wheels ....................................................................................................................27
Headlight ................................................................................................................28
Remove anticorrosive treatments .………………………………........................................29

3
Uncrating
Opening Crate
WARNING Crates have sharp edges and may have
nails or screws that can cause cuts and
injury. Always wear protective gloves,
boots and eye protection when
uncrating to prevent injury.

Figure 1 Screwdriver

WARNING

The steel crate panel plates and fasten-

ers have sharp edges. Always wear Figure 2 Torx wrench adapter
protective gloves, boots and eye
protection when uncrating to prevent
injury.

4
2. Then it is the turn of the small panels: the
case looks like in the image on the side.

3) The wooden frame is connected with

screws to the side panels in the points
identified by the arrows and therefore to
open the case you need to unscrew these
screws.

5
4. Then unscrew the screws that
connect the wooden frame to the
base of the crate.

6
5) Then remove the bubble wrap film
that wraps the bike.

7
6) The 4 anchoring straps are
removed, 2 per wheel.

8
Inside the case, in addition to the
unit itself, there’s the kit supplied by
Bimota which consists in the Arrow
titanium exhaust, the Bimota bikes
cover , the Tesi main stand , the tool
to adjust eccentric of footrest and
seat eight

To open safely the wooden case

you need a Phillips screwdriver.
1) The top panel is the first that has
to be removed by unscrewing the
screws on all edges.

9
Parts Check
•Open the parts box, and check the parts against the illustrations.
No Part Name Qty

1 Titanium exhaust system 1

2 Tesi main stand rear wheel 1

3 Tesi main stand front/rear wheel 1
4 Bike cover 1
5 Eccentric tool adjuster 1
6 Front wheel disassembly tool 1

Titanium exhaust system

10
Tesi main stand rear wheel

Tesi main stand fornt/rear wheel

11
Bike cover

Eccentric tool adjuster

12
Front wheel disassembly tool
13
Preparation
Battery Service
The battery used in this motorcycle is a sealed
type and never needs to be refilled. Follow the
procedure for activating a new battery to ensure
the best possible battery performance.

Seat

The seat need to be removed to

reach the battery.

WARNING
The muffler quickly becomes
very hot soon after the engine A
is started and can cause
serious burns. To avoid burns,
be careful not to touch the [Link] screws
muffler when op- erating the B. Rear screw
seat lock.

• Unscrew the 7 screws (3 left side, 3 right side, 1 rear) and remove upper body

14
 A. Fuse
B. Battery
C. Rubber support
D. Dignostic connector
E. Starting relay

The battery installed in this motorcycle is sealed type, so it is not necessary to check the battery
electrolyte level or add distilled water. Connect the positive (+) cable to the Positive (+) terminal,
and black cable to the negative (-) terminal.

15
 Battery Maintenance

It is the owner's responsibility to keep the battery fully

charged. Failure to do so can lead to battery failure and
leave you stranded.
If you are riding your vehicle infrequently, inspect the
battery voltage weekly using a voltmeter. If it drops
below 12.8 volts, the battery should be charged using
an appropriate charger (check with your Bimota
dealer). If you will not be using the motorcycle for
longer than two weeks, the battery should be charged
using an appropriate recharger. Do not use an
automotive type quick charger that may over-charge
the battery and damage it.

NOTE

○ Leaving the battery connected causes the

electrical components (clock etc.) To make
the battery discharged, resulting the
overdischarge of the battery. In this case,
the repair or replacement of the battery is
not included in the warranty. If you do not
drive for four weeks or more, disconnect
the battery from the vehicle. NOTICE
Installing the negative (–) cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the
battery or the positive (+) cable to
the negative (–) terminal of the
battery can seriously damage the
electrical system.

Battery Charging

Charge the battery following the instructions of your battery charger.

The charger will keep the battery fully charged until you are ready to
reinstall the battery in the motorcycle (see Battery Installation).

Clean the battery using a solution of baking soda and water.

Be sure that the cable connections are clean. Put a light coat of
grease on the terminals to prevent corrosion.
Cover the positive (+) terminal with the red cap ed install seat.

16
Engine Oil
Oil Level Inspection
•If the engine is cold, start the
engine and run it for several
minutes at idle speed.
• Stop the engine, then wait
several minutes until the oil
settles.

NOTICE

Racing the engine before the oil

[Link] Level Inspection Window
[Link] Filler Cap
reaches every part can cause en-
[Link] LevelLine
gine seizure. [Link] Level Line

•Check the engine oil level through •If the oil level is too high, remove the excess oil
the oil level inspection window. through the oil filler opening using a syringe or
With the motorcycle held level, some other suitable device.
the oil level should come up •If the oil level is too low, add oil to reach the
between the upper and lower correct level. Use the same type and brand of
level lines next to the oil level oil that is already in the engine.
inspection window.

•When installing the oil filler cap,

replace its O-ring with a new one.

Oil and/or Oil FilterChange

•The oil change and oil filter
replacement should be done by
an authorized Bimota dealer.

[Link] Oil DrainBolt

[Link] Filter
Tightening Torque
Engine Oil Drain Bolt:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb) Oil
Filter:
17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)
17
Recommended Engine Oil Although 10W-40 engine oil is the
recommended oil for most conditions, the oil
Type:
API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with viscosity may need to be changed to
JASO accommodate atmospheric conditions in your
MA, MA1 or MA2 riding area.
rating Viscosity:
SAE 10W-40
NOTE
○Do not add any chemical additives
to the oil. Oils fulfilling the above
re-quirements are fully formulated
and provide adequate lubrication
for both the engine and the clutch.
Engine Oil Capacity
3.9 L (4.1 US qt)
[when filter is not removed]
4.4 L (4.7 US qt)
[when filter is removed]

Coolant
Coolant Level Inspection
•If the amount of coolant is insufficient,
•Position the motorcycle so that it add coolant into the reserve tank.
is perpendicular to the ground

•Check the coolant level through Coolant Filling

the coolant level gauge on the
reserve tank located to the •Remove the tank cap.
behind of the right middle fairing.
Should be between the F (Full)
and L (Low) level lines.

A.F (Full) Level Line A. Tank cap

B.L (Low) Level Line
[Link] Tank
•Remove the cap from the reserve
tank and add coolant through the
fill- er opening to the F (Full) level
line.

18
Coolant Requirement

WARNING NOTICE
If hard water is used in the
Coolant containing corrosion in- system, it causes scale
hibitors for aluminum engines accumulation in the water
and radiators include harmful passages, and considerably
chemicals for human body. reduces the efficiency of the
Drinking coolant can result in cooling system.
serious injury or death. Use
coolant in accordance with the
instructions of the manufacturer. NOTE
○A permanent type of antifreeze
Use a permanent type of is
antifreeze (soft water and ethylene installed in the cooling system
glycol plus corrosion and rust when
inhibitor chemicals for aluminum shipped. It is mixed at 50% and
engines and radiators) in the has the freezing point of–35°C(–
cooling system. On the mixture ra- 31°F).
tio of coolant, choose the suitable
one referring to the relation
between freez- ing point and
strength directed on the container.

15
19
 Drive Chain

Drive Chain Lubrication

Lubrication is necessary after riding through rain or on wet roads, or any time
that the chain appears dry.
Use a lubricant for sealed chains to
Prevent deterioration of chain seals. If the chain is especially dirty, clean it using a
cleaner for sealed chains following the instructions supplied by the chain cleaner
manufacturer.

•Apply lubricant to the sides of the Rollers so that it will penetrate to the Rollers and
bushings.
Apply lubricant to the seals so that the seals will be coated with lubricant. Wipe
off any excess lubricant.
Wipe off any lubricant that gets on the tire surface.

Drive Chain Slack Inspection

Set the motorcycle up on its side stand.

• Clean the chain if it is dirty, and lubrificate.
•Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain is tightest, and
Measure the maximum chain slack by pulling up and pushing down the chain
midway between the engine sprocket and rear wheel sprocket

20
A. Chain Slack
• If the drive chain is too tight or
too loose, adjust it so that the
chain slack is within the standard
value.
Drive Chain Slack

Standard: 25~35mm (1~1.35in.)

Drive Chain Slack Adjustment

Loosen the rear wheel axle

•Adjust left and right chain bolt to
Realize the right tigh of chain
•Check that the mark on the
chain adjuster are at the same B
position on the left and right side C A
• Rotate the wheel, measure the
chain slack again at the tightest
position, and readjust if [Link] Adjuster Bolt
necessary. [Link] Adjuster
[Link]
• Rotate both chain adjuster
bolts to get right alignment of
wheel.
WARNING
WARNING
Misalignment of the wheel will re-
sult in abnormal wear, and may
A loose clamp bolt can lead to an result in an unsafe riding condition.
accident resulting in serious injury Align the rear wheel using the
or death. Tighten the clamp bolts to marks on the swingarm or
the proper torque. measuring the distance between
the center of the axle and swing-
• Check the rear brake (see Brakes arm pivot.
section in this chapter).

Brakes
If you feel there is something
wrong when applying the brakes,
WARNING
have the brake system checked by
an authorized Bimota dealer Air in the brake lines diminish
braking performance and can
immediately. cause an accident resulting in in-
jury or death. If the brake lever or
Brake Fluid Level Inspection pedal feels mushy when it is ap-
plied, there might be air in the
With the brake fluid reservoirs held brake lines or the brake may be
horizontal, the brake fluid level defective. Have the brake checked
must be kept between the upper immediately by an authorized
and lower level lines. Bimota dealer.

21
 Brake Pad Wear Inspection
Inspect the brakes for wear. F or front disc
brake caliper, if the thickness of either pad
lining is less than 1 mm (0.04 in.), replace both
pads in the caliper as a set. Pad replacement
should be done by an authorized Bimota
dealer.

[Link] Brake Fluid Reservoir

[Link] LevelLine
[Link] Level Line

[Link] Brake Pads

[Link] Lining
C. 1 mm (0.04 in.)
For rear disc brake caliper, if the thickness of
either pad lining including back plate is less
than 4.5 mm (0.18 in.), replace both pads in the
caliper as a set. Pad replacement should be
[Link] Brake Fluid Reservoir done by an authorized Bimota dealer
[Link] LevelLine
[Link] Level Line
•If the fluid level is lower than the lower
level line it may indicate that the fluid is
leaking. In this case, have the brake system
inspected by an authorized Bimota dealer.

Brake Light Switches [Link] Brake Pads

[Link] Lining
Brake Light Switch Inspection [Link] Plate D. 4.5 mm (0.18in.)
Turn the ignitions witch on.
• The brake light should go on when
the front brake is applied and or the
rear brake is applied.
•I fit does not, ask your authorized
Bimota dealer to inspect the front
Brake lights witch and or the rear brake
light switch.

22
 Suspension System
Front shock absorber

There is no mounting instruction be- Rebound Damping Force Adjustment

cause the original Bimota setting is given as The adjuster is located at the upper end
for this shock absorber. of the rear shock absorber.
Öhlins can accept the overhaul of your Standard
shock absorber at your cost. However, if the
setting parts of the absorber 14 clicks
is changed, it shall be excluded from Bimota
warranty. Out from the fully seated position
(turned fully clockwise).
Spring Preload Adjustment
The adjuster is located above the muffler.
Standard
•Turn the adjuster clockwise with
hexagonal wrench to increasedamping
2mm force.
In from the fully seated position
(turned fully clockwise). NOTICE
• Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase Do not turn the adjuster
spring preload beyond the fully seated
•Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to position or the adjusting
mechanism may be damaged.
decrease spring preload

A. Spring Preload Adjuster A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster

23
 Compression Damping Force Adjustment There is no mounting instruction be- cause
The adjuster is located at the upper end of
the rear shock absorber. the original Bimota setting is given as for this
shock absorber.
Standard Öhlins can accept the overhaul of your
shock absorber at your cost. However, if the
12 clicks setting parts of the absorber
Out from the fully seated position is changed, it shall be excluded from Bimota
(turned fully clockwise). warranty.

•Turn the adjuster clockwise with Spring Preload Adjustment

The adjuster is located above the muffler.
Standard
hexagonal wrench to increasedamping
force. 2mm
In from the fully seated position
NOTICE (turned fully clockwise).
Do not turn the adjuster •Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase
beyond the fully seated spring preload
position or the adjusting
mechanism may be damaged.
•Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to
decrease spring preload
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond
the fully seated position or the
adjusting mechanism may be
damaged.

A. compression Damping Force Adjuster

Rear Shock Absorber A. Spring Preload Adjuster

Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
WARNING The adjuster is located at the upper
• Adjusting the Öhlins TTX36
shock absorber outside the
end of the rear shock absorber.
spring preload and damper ad-
Standard
juster usable range could effect 14 clicks
suspension balance and result Out from the fully seated position (turned
in an unsafe riding condition. fully clockwise).
Adjust the spring preload and
the damping only within the ad- •Turn the adjuster clockwise to in-
justable usable range. crease damping force.

• When making spring preload •Turn the adjuster counterclockwise

and damping adjustments, to decrease damping force.
change the adjuster only one
click at a time and confirm the
NOTICE
effect from the adjustment be- Do not turn the adjuster beyond
fore making additional the fully seated position or the
changes. Go back to the stand- adjusting mechanism may be
ard setting if necessary. damaged.
24
 Front shock absorber Damping Force Settings

Softest setting Hardest setting

Standard
limit limit
Rebound 22 clicks** 14 clicks** 0*
Adjuster Position:
Compression 22 clicks** 12 clicks** 0*
Damping Force Weak ←→ Strong
Setting Soft ←→ Hard
Load Light ←→ Heavy
Road Good ←→ Bad
Speed Low ←→ High

*: This position is the fully seated position (turned fullyclockwise).

**: Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise). This adjustment range
may not exactly match the number shown in the table due to small tolerance of pro-
duction.

NOTICE
Do not exceed 25 clicks or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.

Front Shock Absorber Spring Preload Setting

Softest setting limit Standard Hardest setting limit

Adjuster Position 0 2 mm 8 mm

Spring Action Weak ←→ Strong

Setting Soft ←→ Hard
Load Light ←→ Heavy
Road Good ←→ Bad
Speed Low ←→ High

25
 Rear shock absorber Damping Force Settings

Softest setting limit Standard Hardest setting limit

Adjuster Po- Rebound 22 clicks** 12 clicks** 0*
sition: Compression 22 clicks** 14 clicks** 0*
Damping Force Weak ←→ Strong
Setting Soft ←→ Hard
Load Light ←→ Heavy
Road Good ←→ Bad
Speed Low ←→ High

*: This position is the fully seated position (turned fullyclockwise).

**: Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise). This adjustment range
may not exactly match the number shown in the table due to small tolerance of pro-
duction.

NOTICE
Do not exceed 25 clicks or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.

Rear Shock Absorber Spring Preload Setting

Softest setting limit Standard Hardest setting limit

Adjuster Position 0 2 mm 8 mm

Spring Action Weak ←→ Strong

Setting Soft ←→ Hard
Load Light ←→ Heavy
Road Good ←→ Bad
Speed Low ←→ High

26
 Wheels

Tire Pressure Inspection

Remove the air valve cap.
• Check the tire pressure often,
using an accurate gauge.
• Make sure to install the air valve cap
securely.

NOTE

○Measure the tire pressure when ○ Tire pressure is affected by changes in

ambient temperature and altitude,
the tires are cold (that is, when and so the tire pressure should be
the motorcycle has not been checked and adjusted when your riding
ridden more than1.6 km(1mile) involves wide variations in temperature
during the past 3 hours). or altitude.
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)

27
 Headlight

Headlight aiming should be done by an authorized Bimota dealer.

Horizontal Adjustment
The headlight beam is adjustable horizontally. If not properly adjusted
horizontally, the beam will point to one side rather than straight ahead.
•Turn the horizontal adjuster in or out until the beam points straight ahead.

[Link] Adjuster
[Link] Adjuster

Vertical Adjustment
The headlight beam is adjustable vertically. If adjusted too low, neither low
nor high beam will illuminate the road far enough ahead. If adjusted too high,
the high beam will fail to illuminate the road close ahead, and the low beam
will blind oncoming drivers.
•Turn the vertical adjuster in or out to adjust the headlight vertically.

A. 50 mm (2.0 in.)
B. Center of
Brightest Spot C. 7.6
m (25 ft) 28
D. Height of Headlight
Center
 Cleaning from anticorrosive treatments WARNING

An anticorrosive treatment applied to

the brake discs will increase braking
Clean the front and rear brake discs, distance and can cause an accident
swingarm, plate, right footrest support and resulting in serious injury or death.
left footrest support using alkaline solvent. Remove the anticorrosive treatment
using an oilless solvent.

29