KTM 2013 1190 RC8 R EU/UK - 7 PREPARING FOR USE; 7.1 Advice on first use

KTM 2013 1190 RC8 R EU/UK

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6 CONTROLS 101

B00559-10

The gear positions can be seen in the picture.

The neutral or idle position N is between the first and second gear.

6.19 Foot brake lever

B01309-10

The foot brake lever 1 is in front of the right footrest.

The foot brake lever operates the rear brake.

Table of Contents

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
1 Meansofrepresentation10
- Means of Representation10
  - Symbols Used10
  - Formats Used10
2 Safety Advice11
- Use Definition - Intended Use11
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols12
- Tampering Warning12
- Safe Operation13
- Protective Clothing14
- Work Rules14
- Environment14
- Owner's Manual15
3 Important Notes16
- Guarantee, Warranty16
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances16
- Spare Parts, Accessories16
- Service16
- Figures17
- Customer Service17
4 View of Vehicle18
- View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)18
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)20
5 Serial Numbers22
- Vehicle Identification Number/Type Label22
- Key Number22
- Engine Number23
- Fork Part Number23
- Shock Absorber Part Number24
- Steering Damper Part Number24
6 Controls25
- Clutch Lever25
- Hand Brake Lever25
- Throttle Grip26
- Horn Button26
- Light Switch27
- Headlight Flasher Switch27
- Turn Signal Switch28
- Emergency off Switch28
- Electric Starter Button29
- Ignition/Steering Lock29
- Combination Instrument30
- Overview30
- Function Buttons, Handlebar31
- Activation and Test32
- Display33
- Info Display34
- Indicator Lamps35
- Immobilizer36
- Notes/Warnings36
- Overview of ROAD Mode40
- Distance Menu 1, Odo/Trip 1/Time 1/Avs 141
- Distance Menu 2, Odo/Trip 2/Time 2/Avs 242
- Gear Display Menu, Odo/Trip 1/Gear43
- Fuel and External Temperature Menu, FUEL45
- Mapping Menu, ENGINE MAP46
- Next Service Menu, DISTANCE to Next Service47
- Overview of RACE Mode48
- Remaining Laps Menu, LAPSTOGO49
- Maximum Lap Speed Menu, TOPSPEED50
- Gear Display Menu, Lastlap/Racetrip/Gear52
- Fuel and External Temperature Menu, FUEL53
- Mapping Menu, ENGINE MAP54
- Lap Times Menu, Lap/Bestlap/Laptime55
- Maximum Speed Menu, Lap/Bestlap/Topspeed56
- Total Distance in Race Mode Menu, RACEODO57
- Overview of SET-UP Mode58
- SET-UP Menu60
- Mode Menu, CHANGE MODE61
- Time Menu, SET CLOCK62
- SETTINGS Menu63
- Shift Warning Lamp Menu, SHIFT RPMS64
- LAP Button Blank Time, LAP BLANK TIME Menu65
- Number of Laps Menu, SET NUM LAPS66
- Fuel Reserve Display Menu, TRIP F RESET67
- UNITS Menu69
- Kilometers/Miles Menu, SET KM/MILES70
- Temperature Display Menu, SET °C/°F71
- Fuel Consumption Menu (Liters), SET FUEL CONS72
- Fuel Consumption Menu (Gallons), SET GAL US/UK73
- Additional Functions Menu, OPTIONS74
- Quick Shifter Menu, OPTION QKSHIFT75
- External Temperature Display Menu, OPTION OUTTEMP76
- Tire Pressure Monitor Menu, OPTION TPMS77
- Table of Functions78
- Table of Conditions and Menu Activation82
- Adjusting the Mapping of the Engine Electronics ENGINE MAP85
- Displaying Lap Times86
- Displaying Maximum Speed87
- Setting ROAD or RACE Mode88
- Setting the Clock with SET CLOCK88
- Adjusting the Shift Speed RPM1/289
- Setting the Blank Time of the LAP Button LAP BLANK TIME90
- Setting the Number of Laps SET NUM LAPS92
- Setting the Fuel Reserve Display TRIP F RESET93
- Setting the Kilometers/Miles SET KM/MILES94
- Setting the Temperature Unit SET °C/°F95
- Setting the Unit of Fuel Consumption (Liters) SET FUEL CONS96
- Unit of Fuel Consumption (Gallons) SET GAL US/UK97
- Switching the External Temperature Display On/Off98
- Opening the Filler Cap99
- Closing the Filler Cap100
- Seat Lock100
- Tool Set101
- Supporting Strap101
  - Passenger Footrests102
  - Shift Lever102
  - Foot Brake Lever103
  - Side Stand104
  - Helmet Lock104
7 Preparing for Use105
- Advice on First Use105
- Running the Engine in106
- Loading the Vehicle107
8 Riding Instructions109
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use109
- Starting110
- Starting off111
- Shifting, Riding112
- Braking115
- Stopping, Parking116
- Transport117
- Refueling118
9 Service Schedule120
10 Tuning the Chassis123
- Fork/Shock Absorber123
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork123
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork124
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork125
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber126
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber127
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber128
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber129
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber129
- Steering Damper131
- Adjusting the Steering Damper132
- Vehicle Level133
- Adjusting Front Vehicle Level134
- Adjusting the Vehicle Level at the Rear136
- Footrest Position137
- Adjusting the Footrest Position137
- Adjusting Shift Lever Stub140
- Adjusting the Foot Brake Lever Stub141
- Adjusting Shift Lever141
- Adjusting the Foot Brake Lever145
- Checking Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever145
- Handlebar Height/Position146
- Adjusting the Handlebar Height/Position147
- Rear Frame Position152
- Adjusting the Subframe Position153
11 Service Work on the Chassis158
- Raising the Rear of the Motorcycle with Lifting Gear158
- Removing the Rear of Motorcycle from the Lifting Gear158
- Raising the Front of the Motorcycle with Lifting Gear159
- Taking the Motorcycle off of the Front Wheel Stand159
12 Brakes172
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever172
- Checking the Front Brake Discs172
- Checking the Rear Brake Disc173
- Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level174
- Adding Brake Fluid of Front Brake174
- Checking the Front Brake Linings176
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level177
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid178
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings180
13 Wheels, Tires181
- Removing the Front Wheel181
14 Electrical System193
- Removing the Battery193
- Installing the Battery195
- Recharging the Battery196
- Changing the Main Fuse199
- Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers201
- Changing the Low Beam Bulb203
- Changing the High Beam Bulb206
- Checking the Headlight Setting209
- Adjusting the Headlight Range209
- Activating/Deactivating Ignition Key210
15 Cooling System214
- Checking the Coolant Level214
18 Cleaning, Care229
- Cleaning Motorcycle229
- Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation231
19 Storage232
- Putting into Operation after Storage233
20 Troubleshooting234
21 Immobilizer Blink Code237
22 Engine Control Blink Code239
23 Technical Data245
- Engine245
- Engine Tightening Torques246
- Capacities250
- Engine Oil250
- Coolant250
- Fuel250
- Chassis250
- Electrical System252
- Tires253
- Fork253
- Shock Absorber254
25 Auxiliary Substances263

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