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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 149

– Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.

– Remove the seat. ( p. 146)

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– Disconnect the negative (minus) cable  of the battery.

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– Remove the plus pole cover.

– Disconnect the positive (plus) cable  of the battery.

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Table of Contents5
Means of Representation9
Important Notes10
View of Vehicle14
- View of Vehicle, Front Left Side14
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right Side16
Location of Serial Numbers18
- Chassis Number/Type Label18
- Key Number18
- Engine Number19
- Fork Part Number19
- Shock Absorber Part Number20
- Steering Damper Part Number20
Operating Elements21
- Clutch Lever21
- Hand Brake Lever21
- Light Switch22
- Headlight Flasher Switch22
- Flasher Switch23
- Horn Button23
- Ignition/Steering Lock24
- Emergency off Switch24
- Electric Starter Button25
- Combination Instrument - Overview26
- Combination Instrument - Function Buttons on Handlebar27
- Combination Instrument - Activation and Test28
- Display29
- Info Display30
- Indicator Lamps31
- Notes/Warnings on the Combination Instrument32
Odometer Menu Odo/Trip 135
Odometer Menu Odo/Trip 236
FUELDISTANCE Menu37
FUELRANGE Menu38
DISTANCE to Next Service Menu39
LAPSTOGO Menu40
TOPSPEED Menu41
Lap/Bestlap/Lastlap Menu42
Lap/Bestlap/Topspeed Menu43
Total Distance Menu in Race Mode RACEODO44
SET-UP Menu45
CHANGE MODE Menu46
SET CLOCK Menu47
SETTINGS Menu48
SHIFT RPMS Menu49
LAP Menu, LAP BLANK T Button50
SET NUM LAPS Menu51
TRIP F RESET Menu52
UNITS Menu53
SET KM/MILES Menu54
SET °C/°F Menu55
OPTIONS Menu56
TPMS Menu57
OUTERTEMP Menu58
Displaying Lap Times63
Displaying Maximum Speed64
Setting the Clock with SET CLOCK65
Setting ROAD or RACE Mode65
Adjusting Shift Speed RPM1/266
Setting the Blank Time of the LAP Button LAP BLANK T67
Setting the Number of Laps SET NUM LAPS69
- Setting the Fuel Reserve Display TRIPF RESET70
- Setting the Kilometers/Miles SET KM/MILES71
- Setting the Temperature Unit SET °C/°F72
- Switching the External Temperature Display On/Off72
- Opening the Filler Cap74
- Closing the Filler Cap75
- Supporting Strap75
- Seat Lock76
- Tool Set76
- Helmet Lock77
- Passenger Footrests77
- Shift Lever78
- Foot Brake Pedal79
- Side Stand79
Tips on Putting into Operation80
- Advice on First Use80
- Running the Engine in81
- Loading the Vehicle82
Riding Instructions84
- Checks to be Made before Putting into Operation84
- Starting85
- Starting up86
- Shifting, Riding87
- Braking90
- Stopping, Parking91
- Refueling92
Service Schedule94
- Important Service Tasks to be Carried out by an Authorized KTM-RC8 Workshop94
- Important Service Tasks to be Carried out by an Authorized KTM-RC8 Workshop. (as Additional Job)97
Maintenance Work on Chassis and Engine98
- Jacking up Motorcycle Front98
- Taking Front of Motorcycle off Work Stand98
- Jacking up Motorcycle Rear99
- Taking Rear of Motorcycle off Work Stand99
- Fork/Shock Absorber100
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork100
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork101
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork102
- Bleeding Fork Legs103
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber104
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber104
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber105
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber106
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber107
- Steering Damper109
- Adjusting the Steering Damper109
- Vehicle Level111
- Adjusting Front Vehicle Level112
- Adjusting the Vehicle Level at the Rear114
- Footrest Position116
- Adjusting Footrest Position116
- Adjusting Shift Lever Stub118
Adjusting Shift Lever118
Adjusting the Footbrake Pedal Stub122
Adjusting the Footbrake Pedal123
Checking for Chain Dirt123
Cleaning the Chain124
Checking the Chain Tension125
Adjusting the Chain Tension126
Checking Rear Sprocket / Engine Sprocket for Wear128
Checking Chain Wear129
Checking Chain Sliding Guard130
Checking the Front Brake Discs130
Checking the Rear Brake Disc131
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Handbrake Lever132
Checking Brake Fluid Level of Front Brake132
Topping up Brake Fluid of Front Brake133
Brake Linings134
Checking the Front Brake Linings135
Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level136
Topping up Rear Brake Fluid136
Checking the Rear Brake Linings138
Removing the Front Wheel138
Fitting Front Wheel140
Removing Rear Wheel141
Installing the Rear Wheel142
Checking the Tire Condition145
Checking Rear Hub Shock Absorbers145
Checking Tire Air Pressure147
Removing the Seat148
Fitting the Seat148
Removing the Passenger Seat149
Mounting the Passenger Seat149
Mounting the Helmet Lock on the Vehicle150
Removing the Battery150
Installing the Battery152
Recharging the Battery154
Changing the Main Fuse156
Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers158
Changing the Low Beam Bulb160
Changing the High Beam Lamp163
Changing the Parking Light Bulb167
Checking Headlight Adjustment170
Adjusting Headlamp Range170
Activating/Deactivating Ignition Key171
Cooling System174
Checking the Coolant Level175
Filling the Cooling System Compensating Tank176
Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever178
Checking Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch178
Correcting Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch179
Adjusting the Gas Bowden Cable180
Handlebar Height180
Adjusting the Handlebar Height181
Rear Frame Position183
Adjusting the Rear Frame Position184
Checking Engine Oil Level188
Changing Engine Oil and Filter, Cleaning Oil Screen189
Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Oil Screens189
Removing the Oil Filter192
Installing the Oil Filter194
- Filling up with Engine Oil194
- Adding Engine Oil196
Troubleshooting198
Immobilizer Flash Code201
Engine Control Flash Code203
Cleaning208
- Cleaning Motorcycle208
Conservation for Winter Operation210
Storage211
- Putting into Operation after Storage212
Technical Data - Engine213
- Capacity- Engine Oil214
- Capacity - Coolant214
Technical Data - Engine Tightening Torques215
Technical Data - Chassis218
- Lighting Equipment219
- Capacity - Fuel220
Technical Data - Fork221
Technical Data - Shock Absorber222
Technical Data - Chassis Tightening Torques224
Substances227
Auxiliary Substances231
Standards233
Index234

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