KTM 150 SX - Changing the Ignition Timing Map; Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever

16 TUNING THE ENGINE 100
B02128-10
(All 250/300 models)
The plug-in connector

is located on the frame under the fuel tank.
Possible states
(All 125/150 models)
• Soft – The plug-in connection of the ignition timing map is disconnected to
achieve better rideability.
• Performance – The plug-in connector of the ignition timing map is connected
to achieve higher performance.
(All 250/300 models)
• Soft – The plug-in connection of the ignition timing map is disconnected to
achieve better rideability.
• Performance – The plug-in connector of the ignition timing map is connected
to achieve higher performance.
16.6 Changing the ignition timing map
Preparatory work
(All XC models)
– Remove the seat. ( p. 56)
–
Turn handle

of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure L00904-10 p. 14)
– Remove the fuel tank. ( p. 63)
Switch the ignition timing map from Performance to Soft
(All 125/150 models)
–
Disconnect the plug-in connector

of the ignition timing map. (Figure M01175-10 p. 100)
Soft – better rideability
(All 250/300 models)
–
Disconnect the plug-in connector

of the ignition timing map. (Figure B02128-10 p. 100)
Soft – better rideability
Switch the ignition timing map from Soft to Performance
(All 125/150 models)
–
Connect the plug-in connector

of the ignition timing map. (Figure M01175-10 p. 100)
Performance – better performance
(All 250/300 models)
–
Connect the plug-in connector

of the ignition timing map. (Figure B02128-10 p. 100)
Performance – better performance
Finishing work
(All XC models)
– Install the fuel tank. ( p. 64)
– Mount the seat. ( p. 56)
16.7 Checking the basic position of the shift lever
Info
When driving, the shift lever must not touch the rider's boot when in the basic position.
When the shift lever keeps touching the boot, the transmission will be subject to an excessive load.
400692-10
–
Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine distance

between the
upper edge of your boot and the shift lever.
Distance between shift lever and upper
edge of boot
10… 20 mm (0.39… 0.79 in)
» If the distance does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the basic position of the shift lever. ( p. 101)