KTM 65 SX 2012 User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2012

65 SX

Art. no. 3211712en

Table of Contents4
Means of Representation6
Important Information7
View of Vehicle9
- View of the Vehicle from the Left Front (Example)9
- View of the Vehicle from the Right Rear (Example)10
Serial Numbers11
- Chassis Number11
- Engine Number11
- Shock Absorber Part Number11
Controls12
- Clutch Lever12
- Hand Brake Lever12
- Throttle Grip12
- Kill Switch12
- Opening the Filler Cap12
- Closing the Filler Cap13
- Fuel Tap13
- Choke13
- Shift Lever14
- Kickstarter14
- Foot Brake Lever14
- Plug-In Stand14
Putting into Operation15
- Advice on First Use15
- Running in the Engine16
Riding Instructions17
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use17
- Starting17
- Starting off18
- Shifting, Riding18
- Braking18
- Stopping, Parking19
- Refueling19
Service Schedule21
Tuning the Chassis23
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork23
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork23
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber23
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber24
- Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded24
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber24
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber25
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber25
- Adjusting the Riding Sag26
- Handlebar Position26
- Adjusting Handlebar Position26
Maintenance Work on the Chassis28
- Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand28
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand28
- Bleeding Fork Legs28
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs28
- Removing the Fork Protector29
- Installing the Fork Protector29
- Removing the Fork Legs30
- Installing the Fork Legs30
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp31
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp31
- Checking Play of Steering Head Bearing33
- Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing33
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing34
- Dismounting the Start Number Plate34
- Installing the Start Number Plate34
- Dismounting the Front Fender34
- Installing the Front Fender35
- Removing the Shock Absorber35
- Installing Shock Absorber35
- Removing the Seat35
- Mounting the Seat36
- Removing the Air Filter36
- Installing the Air Filter36
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box37
- Removing Main Silencer37
- Installing the Main Silencer38
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer38
- Dismounting the Fuel Tank38
- Installing the Fuel Tank39
- Removing the Chain Guard40
- Installing the Chain Guard40
- Checking Chain Dirt41
- Cleaning the Chain41
- Checking the Chain Tension41
- Adjusting the Chain Tension42
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide42
- Adjusting the Chain Guide44
- Checking the Frame44
- Checking the Swingarm44
- Checking the Throttle Cable Routing45
- Checking the Rubber Grip45
- Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip45
- Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever45
- Checking the Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch46
- Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid46
Brakes47
- Checking Free Travel of Hand Brake Lever47
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever47
- Checking Brake Discs47
- Checking Front Brake Fluid Level48
- Adding Front Brake Fluid48
- Checking the Front Brake Linings49
- Removing Front Brake Linings49
- Installing the Front Brake Linings50
- Changing the Front Brake Linings50
- Checking the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever51
- Adjusting the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever51
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever52
- Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level52
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid53
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings54
- Removing Rear Brake Linings54
- Installing the Rear Brake Linings54
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings55
Wheels, Tires57
- Removing the Front Wheel57
- Installing the Front Wheel57
- Removing the Rear Wheel58
- Installing the Rear Wheel58
- Checking the Tire Condition59
- Checking Tire Air Pressure59
- Checking Spoke Tension59
Cooling System61
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level61
- Checking the Coolant Level62
- Draining the Coolant62
- Refilling the Coolant63
Tuning the Engine64
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable64
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable64
- Carburetor - Idle64
- Carburetor - Adjusting the Idle Speed64
- Emptying the Carburetor Float Chamber65
Maintenance Work on the Engine66
- Checking the Gear Oil Level66
- Changing the Gear Oil66
- Draining the Gear Oil66
- Filling up with Gear Oil67
- Adding Gear Oil67
Cleaning, Care69
- Cleaning Motorcycle69
Storage70
- Preparing for Use after Storage70
Troubleshooting71
Technical Data - Engine73
Technical Data - Engine Tightening Torques74
Technical Data - Carburetor75
- Basic Setting75
- Carburetor Configuration75
Technical Data - Fork77
Technical Data - Shock Absorber78
Technical Data - Chassis79
Technical Data - Chassis Tightening Torques80
Substances81
Auxiliary Substances83
Standards85
Index86

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KTM 65 SX 2012 Specifications

General

Transmission	6-speed
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Rear Suspension	WP mono shock
Starter	Kickstarter
Final Drive	Chain
Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 2-stroke
Bore x Stroke	45 mm x 40.8 mm
Fuel Capacity	3.5 L
Front Suspension	WP USD Ø 35 mm
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Displacement	64.9 cm³