KTM 1190 RC8 EU 2008 User Manual

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25.1Checking the valve clearance
– Remove the filter box bottom. ( p. 28)
– Remove the side covers. ( p. 36)
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– Detach connector  of the ignition coil.
– Remove the ignition coil.
– Remove screws  and take off the valve cover.
– Remove the spark plug using the special tool.
Spark plug wrench (75029172000) ( p. 202)
– Repeat these steps on the second cylinder.
– Set the engine to ignition top dead center of the rear cylinder. ( p. 76)
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– On all valves, check the valve clearance between the camshaft and cam lever.
Guideline
Valve clearance
Exhaust at: 20 °C (68 °F) 0.25… 0.30 mm (0.0098…
0.0118 in)
Intake at: 20 °C (68 °F) 0.10… 0.15 mm (0.0039…
0.0059 in)
Feeler gauge (59029041100) ( p. 196)
» If valve clearance does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the rear valve clearance. ( p. 150)
– Set the engine to ignition top dead center of the front cylinder. ( p. 76)
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– On all valves, check the valve clearance between the camshaft and cam lever.
Guideline
Valve clearance
Exhaust at: 20 °C (68 °F) 0.25… 0.30 mm (0.0098…
0.0118 in)
Intake at: 20 °C (68 °F) 0.10… 0.15 mm (0.0039…
0.0059 in)
Feeler gauge (59029041100) ( p. 196)
» If valve clearance does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the front valve clearance. ( p. 150)
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– Remove special tool .
– Crank the engine several times. Check the valve clearance and correct it if neces-
sary.
– Remove special tool  and screw in and tighten screw .
Guideline
Plug, crankshaft retainer M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)

KTM 1190 RC8 EU 2008 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	1190 RC8 EU 2008
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English