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KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA User Manual

KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA
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CONTENTS 4
Setting the blank time of the LAP button LAP BLANK T....... 72
Setting the number of laps SET NUM LAPS ........................ 74
Setting the fuel reserve display TRIPF RESET ..................... 75
Setting the kilometers/miles SET KM/MILES ....................... 76
Setting the temperature unit SET °C/°F .............................. 77
Switching the external temperature display on/off ................ 77
Opening the filler cap ....................................................... 79
Closing the filler cap......................................................... 80
Supporting strap............................................................... 80
Seat lock ......................................................................... 81
Helmet lock ..................................................................... 81
Passenger footrests........................................................... 82
Shift lever........................................................................ 82
Foot brake pedal .............................................................. 83
Side stand ....................................................................... 84
TIPS ON PUTTING INTO OPERATION .................................... 85
Advice on first use............................................................ 85
Running the engine in....................................................... 86
Loading the vehicle .......................................................... 87
RIDING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 89
Checks to be made before putting into operation ................. 89
Starting ........................................................................... 90
Starting up ...................................................................... 91
Shifting, riding................................................................. 92
Braking ........................................................................... 95
Stopping, parking ............................................................. 96
Refueling......................................................................... 97
SERVICE SCHEDULE............................................................ 99
Important service tasks to be carried out by an authorized
KTM-RC8 workshop. ......................................................... 99
Important service tasks to be carried out by an authorized
KTM-RC8 workshop. (as additional job) ............................ 102
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE............... 103
Jacking up motorcycle front............................................. 103
Taking front of motorcycle off work stand.......................... 103
Jacking up motorcycle rear .............................................. 104
Taking rear of motorcycle off work stand ........................... 104
Fork/shock absorber........................................................ 105
Adjusting compression damping of fork ............................ 105
Adjusting rebound damping of fork................................... 106
Adjusting spring preload of fork ....................................... 107
Bleeding fork legs........................................................... 108
Compression damping of the shock absorber ..................... 109
Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the
shock absorber ............................................................... 109
Adjusting high-speed compression damping of the shock
absorber ........................................................................ 111
Adjusting rebound damping of the shock absorber ............. 112
Adjusting spring preload of shock absorber x .................. 112
Steering damper............................................................. 115
Adjusting the steering damper ......................................... 115
Vehicle level .................................................................. 117
Adjusting front vehicle level x........................................ 118
Adjusting the vehicle level at the rear ............................... 120
Footrest position............................................................. 122
Adjusting footrest position............................................... 122
Adjusting shift lever stub................................................. 124

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KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA Specifications

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BrandKTM
Model2008 1190 RC8 USA
CategoryMotorcycle
LanguageEnglish

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