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Shift lever
The shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine. The position of the
gears is shown in the illustration. Neutral, or the idle speed, is located bet-
ween first and second gear.
Kickstarter
The kickstarter is mounted on the left side of the engine. Its upper part can
be swivelled.
WARNING
–I
F YOU WANT TO START THE ENGINE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ALWAYS PUT ON STURDY
MOTORCYCLE BOOTS IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES
. YOU MIGHT SLIP OFF THE KICK-
STARTER, OR THE ENGINE MAY KICK BACK AND PROPEL YOUR FOOT UPWARD WITH
GREAT VEHEMENCE
.
–A
LWAYS KICK KICKSTARTER BRISKLY ALL THE WAY WITHOUT OPENING THE THROTTLE.
K
ICKING THE KICKSTARTER WITH NOT ENOUGH MOMENTUM, AND AN OPENED
THROTTLE GRIP INCREASE THE KICK
-BACK HAZARD.
Foot brake pedal
The foot brake pedal is disposed in front of the right foot rest. Its basic posi-
tion can be adjusted to your seat position (see maintenance work).
WARNING
IF THE RESISTANCE IN THE HAND BRAKE LEVER OR FOOT BRAKE PEDAL FEELS
“SPONGY”
(
TOO MUCH GIVE), THIS IS AN INDICATION THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE
BRAKE SYSTEM
. DON’T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE ANYMORE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING THE
BRAKE SYSTEM LOOKED OVER BY A
KTM DEALER.
Compression damping of fork
Hydraulic compression damping determines the reaction when the fork is
compressed. The degree of compression can be adjusted with adjusting scr-
ews at the bottom of the fork legs.
Turn the knob
1 clockwise to increase damping, turn it counterclockwise to
reduce damping during compression.
STANDARD ADJUSTMENT
– turn adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go
– turn it back by as many clicks as are specified for the relevant type of fork
Type White Power 0518V701 ..............16 clicks
Type White Power 0518V702 ..............16 clicks
Type White Power 0518V703 ..............14 clicks
Type White Power 0518V704 ..............14 clicks
Rebound damping of fork
Hydraulic rebound damping determines the reaction when the fork is rebo-
und. By turning the adjusting screw
2 (REB), the degree of damping of the
rebound can be adjusted. Turn the knob clockwise to increase damping,
turn it counterclockwise to reduce damping during rebounding.
STANDARD ADJUSTMENT
– turn adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go
– turn it back by as many clicks as are specified for the relevant type of fork
Type White Power 0518V701 ..............16 clicks
Type White Power 0518V702 ..............12 clicks
Type White Power 0518V703 ..............12 clicks
Type White Power 0518V704 ..............12 clicks
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