KTM 2010 1190 RC8 - User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2010

1190 RC8 USA

Art. no. 3211524en

Main Page

Table of Contents5
Means of Representation9
Important Information10
- Overview of Labels14
View of Vehicle24
- View of Vehicle, Front Left Side24
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right Side26
Location of Serial Numbers28
- Vehicle Identification Number/Type Label28
- Key Number28
- Engine Number29
- Fork Part Number29
- Shock Absorber Part Number30
- Steering Damper Part Number30
Controls31
- Clutch Lever31
- Hand Brake Lever31
- Light Switch32
- Headlight Flasher Switch32
- Turn Signal Switch33
- Horn Button33
- Ignition/Steering Lock34
- Emergency off Switch34
- Electric Starter Button35
- Immobilizer35
- Combination Instrument - Overview36
- Combination Instrument - Function Buttons on Handlebar37
- Combination Instrument - Activation and Test38
- Display39
- Info Display40
Indicator Lamps41
Notes/Warnings on the Combination Instrument42
Overview of ROAD Mode46
Odometer Menu Odo/Trip 147
Odometer Menu Odo/Trip 248
FUELDISTANCE Menu49
FUELRANGE Menu50
DISTANCE to Next Service Menu51
Overview of RACE Mode52
LAPSTOGO Menu53
TOPSPEED Menu54
Lap/Bestlap/Lastlap Menu55
Lap/Bestlap/Topspeed Menu56
Total Distance Menu in Race Mode RACEODO57
Overview of SET-UP Mode58
SET-UP Menu60
CHANGE MODE Menu61
SET CLOCK Menu62
SETTINGS Menu63
SHIFT RPMS Menu64
LAP Menu, LAP BLANK T Button65
SET NUM LAPS Menu66
TRIP F RESET Menu67
UNITS Menu68
SET KM/MILES Menu69
SET °C/°F Menu70
OPTIONS Menu71
TPMS Menu72
OUTERTEMP Menu73
- Displaying Lap Times78
- Displaying Maximum Speed79
- Setting ROAD or RACE Mode80
- Setting the Clock with SET CLOCK80
- Adjusting Shift Speed RPM1/281
- Setting the Blank Time of the LAP Button LAP BLANK T82
- Setting the Number of Laps SET NUM LAPS84
- Setting the Fuel Reserve Display TRIPF RESET85
- Setting the Kilometers/Miles SET KM/MILES86
- Setting the Temperature Unit SET °C/°F87
- Switching the External Temperature Display On/Off87
- Opening the Filler Cap89
- Closing the Filler Cap90
- Supporting Strap90
- Seat Lock91
- Helmet Lock91
- Passenger Footrests92
- Shift Lever92
- Foot Brake Lever93
- Side Stand94
Tips on Putting into Operation95
- Advice on First Use95
- Running the Engine in96
- Loading the Vehicle97
Riding Instructions99
- Checks to be Made before Putting into Operation99
- Starting100
- Starting up101
- Shifting, Riding102
- Braking105
- Stopping, Parking106
- Refueling107
Service Schedule109
Maintenance Work on Frame and Engine112
- Jacking up Motorcycle Front112
- Taking Front of Motorcycle off Work Stand112
- Jacking up Motorcycle at the Rear113
- Taking the Rear from the Workstand113
- Fork/Shock Absorber114
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork114
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork115
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork116
- Bleeding Fork Legs117
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber118
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber118
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber119
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber120
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber121
- Steering Damper123
- Adjusting the Steering Damper123
- Vehicle Level125
- Adjusting Front Vehicle Level126
- Adjusting the Vehicle Level at the Rear128
- Footrest Position129
- Adjusting Footrest Position129
Adjusting Shift Lever Stub132
Adjusting Shift Lever132
Adjusting the Foot Brake Lever Stub136
Adjusting the Foot Brake Lever137
Checking Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever137
Checking for Chain Dirt138
Cleaning the Chain138
Checking the Chain Tension140
Adjusting the Chain Tension141
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket and Engine Sprocket143
Checking the Front Brake Discs145
Checking the Rear Brake Disc146
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever147
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level147
Topping up Brake Fluid of Front Brake148
Brake Linings149
Checking the Front Brake Linings150
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level151
Adding Rear Brake Fluid151
Checking the Rear Brake Linings153
Removing the Front Wheel154
Installing the Front Wheel156
Removing the Rear Wheel158
Installing the Rear Wheel159
Checking Rear Hub Cush Drive162
Checking the Tire Condition162
Checking the Tire Pressure164
Removing the Seat165
Fitting the Seat165
Removing the Passenger Seat166
Mounting the Passenger Seat166
Mounting the Helmet Lock on the Vehicle167
Removing the Battery167
Installing the Battery169
Recharging the Battery171
Changing the Main Fuse173
Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers175
Changing the Low Beam Bulb177
Changing the High Beam Bulb180
Changing the Parking Light Bulb183
Checking the Headlight Setting186
Adjusting the Headlamp Range186
Activating/Deactivating Ignition Key187
Cooling System191
Checking the Coolant Level191
Filling the Cooling System Compensating Tank192
Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever194
Checking Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch194
Correcting Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch195
Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable196
Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable197
Handlebar Height197
Adjusting the Handlebar Height198
Rear Frame Position200
Adjusting the Rear Frame Position201
Checking the Engine Oil Level205
Changing Engine Oil and Filter, Cleaning Oil Screen206
Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Oil Screens206
- Removing the Oil Filter209
- Installing the Oil Filter211
- Filling up with Engine Oil211
- Adding Engine Oil213
Troubleshooting215
Immobilizer Blink Code218
Engine Control Blink Code220
Cleaning226
- Cleaning Motorcycle226
Protective Treatment for Winter Operation228
- Conservation for Winter Operation228
Storage229
- Putting into Operation after Storage230
Technical Data - Engine231
- Capacity - Engine Oil232
- Capacity - Coolant232
Technical Data - Engine Tightening Torques233
Technical Data - Chassis236
- Lighting Equipment237
- Tires238
- Capacity - Fuel238
Technical Data - Fork239
Technical Data - Shock Absorber240
Technical Data - Chassis Tightening Torques242
Substances245
Auxiliary Substances249
Standards251
Index252

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Brand	KTM
Model	2010 1190 RC8
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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