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KTM 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009 User Manual

KTM 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009
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CONTENTS 4
Adjusting shift speed RPM1/2 ........................................... 64
Setting the blank time of the LAP button LAP BLANK T....... 65
Setting the number of laps SET NUM LAPS ........................ 67
Setting the fuel reserve display TRIPF RESET ..................... 68
Setting the kilometers/miles SET KM/MILES ....................... 69
Setting the temperature unit SET °C/°F .............................. 70
Switching the external temperature display on/off ................ 70
Opening the filler cap ....................................................... 72
Closing the filler cap......................................................... 73
Supporting strap............................................................... 73
Seat lock ......................................................................... 74
Tool set ........................................................................... 74
Helmet lock ..................................................................... 75
Passenger footrests........................................................... 75
Shift lever........................................................................ 76
Foot brake pedal .............................................................. 77
Side stand ....................................................................... 77
GENERAL TIPS AND HINTS ON PUTTING INTO
OPERATION......................................................................... 78
advice on first use ............................................................ 78
Running the engine in....................................................... 79
Loading the vehicle .......................................................... 80
RIDING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 82
Checks to be made before putting into operation ................. 82
Starting ........................................................................... 83
Starting up ...................................................................... 84
Shifting, riding................................................................. 85
Braking ........................................................................... 88
Stopping, parking ............................................................. 89
Refueling......................................................................... 90
SERVICE SCHEDULE............................................................ 92
Important service tasks to be carried out by an authorized
KTM-RC8 workshop. ......................................................... 92
Important service tasks to be carried out by an authorized
KTM-RC8 workshop. (as additional job) .............................. 95
MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE.................... 96
Jacking up motorcycle front............................................... 96
Taking front of motorcycle off work stand............................ 96
Jacking up motorcycle rear ................................................ 97
Taking rear of motorcycle off work stand ............................. 97
Fork/shock absorber.......................................................... 98
Adjusting the compression damping of the fork ................... 98
Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork.......................... 99
Adjusting the spring preload of the fork ............................ 100
Bleeding fork legs........................................................... 101
Compression damping of the shock absorber ..................... 102
Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the
shock absorber ............................................................... 102
Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the
shock absorber ............................................................... 103
Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber........ 104
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber x ....... 105
Steering damper............................................................. 107
Adjusting the steering damper ......................................... 107
Vehicle level .................................................................. 109
Adjusting front vehicle level x........................................ 110
Adjusting the vehicle level at the rear ............................... 112
Footrest position............................................................. 113
Adjusting footrest position............................................... 113

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BrandKTM
Model1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009
CategoryMotorcycle
LanguageEnglish

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