KTM 1190 RC8 R - Preparing for Use; Advice on First Use

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6 CONTROLS 112

B00559-10

The gear positions can be seen in the picture.

The neutral or idle position



is between the first and second gear.

6.21 Foot brake lever

B01309-10

The foot brake lever



is in front of the right footrest.

The foot brake lever operates the rear brake.

Table of Contents

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
1 Means of Representation10
- Symbols Used10
- Formats Used10
2 Safety Advice11
- Use Definition - Intended Use11
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols12
- Overview of Labels14
- Reporting Safety Defects19
- Noise Emission Warranty20
- Operating Noise Warning20
- Consumer Rights20
- Tampering Warning21
- Safe Operation21
- Protective Clothing22
- Work Rules22
- Environment23
- Owner's Manual23
3 Important Notes24
- Guarantee, Warranty24
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances24
- Spare Parts, Accessories24
- Service24
- Figures25
- Customer Service25
4 View of Vehicle26
- View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)26
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)28
5 Serial Numbers30
- Vehicle Identification Number/Type Label30
- Key Number30
- Engine Number31
- Fork Part Number31
- Shock Absorber Article Number32
- Steering Damper Part Number32
6 Controls33
- Clutch Lever33
- Hand Brake Lever33
- Throttle Grip34
- Horn Button34
- Light Switch35
- Headlight Flasher Switch35
- Turn Signal Switch36
- Emergency off Switch36
- Electric Starter Button37
- Ignition/Steering Lock37
- Locking the Steering38
- Unlocking the Steering38
- Combination Instrument39
- Overview39
- Function Buttons, Handlebar40
- Activation and Test41
- Display42
- Function Buttons43
- Indicator Lamps44
- Info Display45
- Immobilizer46
- Notes/Warnings46
- Overview of ROAD Mode50
- Distance Menu 1, Odo/Trip 1/Time 1/Avs 151
- Distance Menu 2, Odo/Trip 2/Time 2/Avs 252
- Gear Display Menu, Odo/Trip 1/Gear53
- Fuel and External Temperature Menu, FUEL55
- Mapping Menu, ENGINE MAP56
- Next Service Menu, DISTANCE to Next Service57
- Overview of RACE Mode58
- Remaining Laps Menu, LAPSTOGO59
- Maximum Lap Speed Menu, TOPSPEED60
- Gear Display Menu, Lastlap/Racetrip/Gear62
- Fuel and External Temperature Menu, FUEL63
- Mapping Menu, ENGINE MAP64
- Lap Times Menu, Lap/Bestlap/Laptime65
- Maximum Speed Menu, Lap/Bestlap/Topspeed66
- Total Distance in Race Mode Menu, RACEODO67
- Overview of SET-UP Mode68
- SET-UP Menu70
- Mode Menu, CHANGE MODE71
- Time Menu, SET CLOCK72
- SETTINGS Menu73
- Shift Warning Lamp Menu, SHIFT RPMS74
- LAP Button Blank Time, LAP BLANK TIME Menu75
- Number of Laps Menu, SET NUM LAPS76
- Fuel Reserve Display Menu, TRIP F RESET77
- UNITS Menu79
- Kilometers/Miles Menu, SET KM/MILES80
- Temperature Display Menu, SET °C/°F81
- Fuel Consumption Menu (Liters), SET FUEL CONS82
- Fuel Consumption Menu (Gallons), SET GAL US/UK83
- Additional Functions Menu, OPTIONS84
- Quick Shifter Menu, OPTION QKSHIFT85
- External Temperature Display Menu, OPTION OUTTEMP86
- Tire Pressure Monitor Menu, OPTION TPMS87
- Table of Functions88
- Table of Conditions and Menu Activation92
- Adjusting the Mapping of the Engine Electronics ENGINE MAP96
- Displaying Lap Times97
- Displaying Maximum Speed97
- Setting ROAD or RACE Mode98
- Setting the Clock with SET CLOCK98
- Adjusting the Shift Speed RPM1/299
- Setting the Blank Time of the LAP Button LAP BLANK TIME101
- Setting the Number of Laps SET NUM LAPS102
- Setting the Fuel Reserve Display TRIP F RESET103
- Setting the Kilometers/Miles SET KM/MILES104
- Setting the Temperature Unit SET °C/°F105
- Setting the Unit of Fuel Consumption (Liters) SET FUEL CONS106
  - Unit of Fuel Consumption (Gallons) SET GAL US/UK107
  - Switching the External Temperature Display On/Off108
  - Opening the Filler Cap109
  - Closing the Filler Cap111
  - Seat Lock111
  - Tool Set112
  - Supporting Strap112
  - Passenger Footrests113
  - Shift Lever113
  - Foot Brake Lever114
  - Side Stand115
  - Helmet Lock115
7 Preparing for Use116
- Advice on First Use116
- Running the Engine in117
- Loading the Vehicle118
8 Riding Instructions120
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use120
- Starting121
- Starting off122
- Shifting, Riding123
- Braking126
- Stopping, Parking127
- Transport128
- Refueling129
- Service Schedule131
10 Tuning the Chassis134
- Fork/Shock Absorber134
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork134
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork135
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork136
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber137
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber138
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber139
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber140
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber140
- Steering Damper142
- Adjusting the Steering Damper143
- Vehicle Level144
- Adjusting Front Vehicle Level145
- Adjusting the Vehicle Level at the Rear147
- Footrest Position148
- Adjusting the Footrest Position148
- Adjusting Shift Lever Stub151
- Adjusting the Foot Brake Lever Stub152
- Adjusting Shift Lever152
- Adjusting the Foot Brake Lever156
- Checking the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever156
- Handlebar Height/Position157
- Adjusting the Handlebar Height/Position158
- Subframe Position163
- Adjusting the Subframe Position164
11 Service Work on the Chassis169
- Raising the Rear of the Motorcycle with Lifting Gear169
- Removing the Rear of Motorcycle from the Lifting Gear169
- Raising the Front of the Motorcycle with Lifting Gear170
- Taking the Motorcycle off of the Front Wheel Stand170
- Bleeding Fork Legs171
- Removing the Seat171
- Fitting the Seat172
- Mounting the Helmet Lock on the Vehicle172
- Removing the Passenger Seat173
- Mounting the Passenger Seat173
- Checking for Chain Dirt174
- Cleaning the Chain174
- Checking the Chain Tension175
- Adjusting the Chain Tension176
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket and Engine Sprocket178
- Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever181
- Checking Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch181
- Correcting Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch182
12 Brake System183
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever183
- Checking the Front Brake Discs183
- Checking the Rear Brake Disc184
13 Wheels, Tires192
- Removing the Front Wheel192
- Installing the Front Wheel193
- Removing the Rear Wheel196
- Installing the Rear Wheel197
- Checking Rear Hub Cush Drive199
- Checking the Tire Condition200
- Checking the Tire Pressure202
14 Electrical System204
- Removing the Battery204
- Installing the Battery206
- Recharging the Battery207
- Changing the Main Fuse210
- Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers212
- Changing the Low Beam Bulb214
- Changing the High Beam Bulb217
- Checking the Headlight Setting220
- Adjusting the Headlight Range220
- Activating/Deactivating Ignition Key221
15 Cooling System225
- Checking the Coolant Level225
- Filling Cooling System Compensating Tank226
16 Tuning the Engine228
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable228
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable229
17 Service Work on the Engine230
- Checking the Engine Oil Level230
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter, Cleaning Oil Screen230
- Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Oil Screens231
- Removing the Oil Filter234
- Installing the Oil Filter236
- Filling up with Engine Oil236
- Adding Engine Oil238
18 Cleaning, Care240
- Cleaning Motorcycle240
- Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation242
19 Storage243
- Preparing for Use after Storage244
20 Troubleshooting245
21 Immobilizer Blink Code248
22 Engine Control Blink Code250
23 Technical Data256
- Motor256
- Motor Tightening Torques257
- Capacities260
- Engine Oil260
- Coolant261
- Fuel261
- Chassis261
- Electrical System263
- Tires263
- Fork264
- Shock Absorber265
- Chassis Tightening Torques266
24 Substances270
- Standard/Classification273
25 Auxiliary Substances274
- Guideline274
- Recommended Supplier Motorex274
- Motorex274
26 Standards276
- Jaso T903 Ma276
- SAE ( P. 274) (SAE 10W/50)276
- Index277

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