Target Audience:
Owners, DIY mechanics, professional motorcycle technicians
Value Proposition:
Complete factory service information for essential repairs and maintenance, providing professional-level guidance for DIYers.
Content Highlight:
All repair procedures, torque wrench settings, troubleshooting guide
Distribution:
Instant Download, No Shipping Cost
Engine Systems:
Engine disassembly, overhauling, re-assembly, lubrication circuit
Drivetrain Systems:
Transmission (implied, likely covers clutch and gearbox)
Suspension Steering:
Suspension and wheels
Electrical Systems:
Electric system
Chassis Body:
General operations, general information, chassis components (implied)
Fuel System Coverage:
Carburetor adjustment, cleaning, and rebuilding procedures.
Exhaust System:
Information on exhaust component inspection and maintenance.
Maintenance Procedures:
Scheduled maintenance, adjustments
Repair Procedures:
Engine rebuilds, component replacement, system repairs
Troubleshooting:
Troubles and remedies
Diagnostic Procedures:
System diagnostics for electrical and mechanical issues
Wheel Service:
Tire changing, wheel balancing, spoke tensioning (if applicable to spoked wheels).
Depth Of Coverage:
Comprehensive factory-level repair and maintenance, suitable for professional mechanics and advanced DIY users
Torque Specifications:
Detailed torque wrench settings for all critical fasteners, essential for proper assembly and preventing damage.
Wiring Diagrams:
Comprehensive electrical system diagrams for troubleshooting and repair.
Engine Type:
Four-stroke, Single-cylinder (likely air-cooled for both models, though variants may exist)
T4 350 Displacement:
Approximately 350cc (exact specification to be detailed within the manual)
T4 500 Displacement:
Approximately 500cc (exact specification to be detailed within the manual)
Horsepower:
Specific figures for both 350cc and 500cc engines to be found within the manual.
Torque:
Specific figures for both 350cc and 500cc engines to be found within the manual.
Carburetion:
Carburetor (likely single carburetor, specific model and tuning data in manual)
Oil System:
Wet sump lubrication (typical for this era of motorcycle, specific oil type and capacity in manual)
Valve Train:
SOHC (Single Overhead Camshaft) or OHV (Overhead Valve) - specific configuration in manual
Cooling System:
Air-cooled (typical for this model and era).
Transmission Type:
Manual, likely 5-speed or 6-speed gearbox
Clutch Type:
Wet multi-plate clutch (common for motorcycles of this era)
Gear Oil Specification:
Manual will specify exact gear oil type, viscosity, and capacity.
Safety Standards:
Manual will detail safety-related adjustments and checks, but specific crash ratings are not applicable to this type of manual.
Braking System Type:
Disc brakes (front and/or rear, specific configuration in manual)
Frame Construction:
The manual will detail frame inspection and maintenance procedures.
Instrumentation:
Analog speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip meter, indicator lights (typical for 1987)
ABS:
Not applicable for 1987 models.
Electronic Aids:
Minimal; focus on mechanical and basic electrical systems.
Oil Change Interval:
Detailed in manual, typically every 3,000-5,000 km or annually.
Valve Adjustment Interval:
Detailed in manual, crucial for engine health, often around 6,000-10,000 km.
Air Filter Cleaning Replacement:
Detailed in manual, frequency depends on riding conditions.
Engine Oil Specification:
Manual will specify SAE viscosity grade (e.g., 10W-40, 20W-50) and API service classification.
Brake Fluid Type:
Manual will specify DOT specification (e.g., DOT 3, DOT 4).
Fork Oil Specification:
Manual will specify type and level for front fork suspension.
Common Wear Items:
Brake pads, clutch plates, fork seals, wheel bearings (general for motorcycles of this age, specific Cagiva T4 issues detailed in manual)
Electrical Gremlins:
As with many Italian motorcycles of this era, electrical connections and component reliability can be an area requiring attention, detailed in troubleshooting section.
Tune Up Procedures:
Carburetor synchronization, ignition timing checks, spark plug replacement
Chassis Lubrication:
Steering head bearings, swingarm pivot, control cables
Cagiva History:
Cagiva is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer known for producing a range of street, off-road, and racing motorcycles. Established in 1978, it often incorporated Italian design flair with practical engineering.
T4 Model Context:
The T4 series likely represented Cagiva's venture into the dual-sport or adventure touring segment during the late 1980s, offering versatility for on-road and light off-road use.
Production Era:
Late 1980s (specifically 1987 for this manual)
Manufacturing Origin:
Italy