KTM 1190 RC8 User Manual

CONTENTS 5
Adjusting shift lever........................................................ 116
Adjusting the footbrake pedal stub ................................... 120
Adjusting the footbrake pedal .......................................... 121
Checking for chain dirt.................................................... 121
Cleaning the chain.......................................................... 122
Checking the chain tension ............................................. 123
Adjusting the chain tension ............................................. 124
Checking rear sprocket / engine sprocket for wear.............. 126
Checking chain wear....................................................... 127
Checking chain sliding guard........................................... 128
Checking the front brake discs......................................... 128
Checking the rear brake disc............................................ 129
Adjusting the basic position of the handbrake lever............ 130
Checking brake fluid level of front brake ........................... 130
Topping up brake fluid of front brake x........................... 131
Brake linings.................................................................. 132
Checking the front brake linings....................................... 133
Checking rear brake fluid level......................................... 134
Topping up rear brake fluid x ........................................ 134
Checking the rear brake linings........................................ 136
Removing the front wheel x........................................... 136
Fitting front wheel x..................................................... 138
Removing rear wheel x.................................................. 139
Installing the rear wheel x............................................. 140
Checking rear hub shock absorbers x ............................. 143
Checking the tire condition.............................................. 143
Checking tire air pressure................................................ 145
Removing the seat.......................................................... 146
Fitting the seat............................................................... 146
Removing the passenger seat........................................... 147
Mounting the passenger seat ........................................... 147
Mounting the helmet lock on the vehicle........................... 148
Removing the battery x................................................. 148
Installing the battery x.................................................. 150
Recharging the battery x............................................... 152
Changing the main fuse .................................................. 154
Changing the fuses of individual power consumers............. 156
Changing the low beam bulb............................................ 158
Changing the high beam lamp ......................................... 161
Changing the parking light bulb ....................................... 165
Checking headlight adjustment........................................ 168
Adjusting headlamp range ............................................... 168
Activating/deactivating ignition key .................................. 169
Cooling system............................................................... 172
Checking the coolant level............................................... 173
Filling the cooling system compensating tank.................... 174
Adjusting basic position of clutch lever............................. 176
Checking fluid level of hydraulic clutch ............................ 176
Correcting fluid level of hydraulic clutch........................... 177
Adjusting the gas Bowden cable x.................................. 178
Handlebar height............................................................ 178
Adjusting the handlebar height ........................................ 179
Rear frame position ........................................................ 181
Adjusting the rear frame position ..................................... 182
Checking engine oil level................................................. 186
Changing engine oil and filter, cleaning oil screen x ........ 187
Draining engine oil, cleaning oil screens x...................... 187
Removing the oil filter x................................................ 190

KTM 1190 RC8 Specifications

General

Engine Type	V-Twin, 4-stroke
Displacement	1195 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 liters
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	805 mm
Front Suspension	WP USD Ø 43 mm
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm discs, radially mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum tubular space frame, powder-coated