KTM 65 SX User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2014

65 SX

Art. no. 3213028en

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
1 Means of Representation6
- Symbols Used6
- Formats Used6
2 Safety Advice7
- Use Definition - Intended Use7
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols7
- Tampering Warning7
- Safe Operation7
- Protective Clothing8
- Work Rules8
- Environment8
- Owner's Manual8
3 Important Notes9
- Guarantee, Warranty9
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances9
- Spare Parts, Accessories9
- Service9
- Figures9
- Customer Service9
4 View of Vehicle10
- View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)10
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)11
5 Serial Numbers12
- Chassis Number12
- Engine Number12
- Shock Absorber Part Number12
6 Controls13
- Clutch Lever13
- Hand Brake Lever13
- Throttle Grip13
- Kill Switch13
- Opening the Filler Cap13
- Closing the Filler Cap14
- Controls14
- Fuel Tap14
- Choke14
- Shift Lever15
- Kickstarter15
- Foot Brake Lever15
- Plug-In Stand15
7 Preparing for Use16
- Advice on First Use16
- Running in the Engine17
8 Riding Instructions18
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use18
- Starting18
- Starting off19
- Shifting, Riding19
- Braking19
- Stopping, Parking20
- Transport20
- Refueling21
9 Service Schedule22
10 Tuning the Chassis24
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork24
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork24
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber24
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber25
- Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded25
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber25
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber26
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber26
- Adjusting the Riding Sag27
- Handlebar Position27
- Adjusting Handlebar Position27
11 Service Work on the Chassis29
- Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand29
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand29
- Bleeding Fork Legs29
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs30
- Removing the Fork Protector30
- Installing the Fork Protector30
- Removing the Fork Legs31
- Installing the Fork Legs31
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp32
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp33
- Checking Play of Steering Head Bearing34
- Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing35
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing35
- Dismounting the Start Number Plate35
- Installing the Start Number Plate36
- Dismounting the Front Fender36
- Installing the Front Fender36
- Removing the Shock Absorber37
- Installing Shock Absorber37
- Removing the Seat37
- Mounting the Seat37
- Removing the Air Filter38
- Installing the Air Filter38
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box39
- Removing Main Silencer39
- Installing the Main Silencer39
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer40
- Dismounting the Fuel Tank40
- Installing the Fuel Tank41
- Removing the Chain Guard42
- Installing the Chain Guard42
- Checking Chain Dirt43
- Cleaning the Chain43
- Checking the Chain Tension43
- Adjusting the Chain Tension44
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide45
- Adjusting the Chain Guide46
- Checking the Frame47
- Checking the Swingarm47
- Checking the Routing of the Throttle Cable47
- Checking the Rubber Grip47
- Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip48
- Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever48
- Checking the Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch48
- Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid48
12 Brake System50
- Checking Free Travel of Hand Brake Lever50
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake50
- Lever50
- Checking Brake Discs50
- Checking Front Brake Fluid Level51
- Adding Front Brake Fluid51
- Checking the Front Brake Linings52
- Changing the Front Brake Linings53
- Removing Front Brake Linings53
- Installing the Front Brake Linings54
- Checking the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever54
- Adjusting the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever55
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever55
- Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level56
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid56
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings57
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings57
- Removing Rear Brake Linings58
- Installing the Rear Brake Linings59
13 Wheels, Tires60
- Removing the Front Wheel60
- Installing the Front Wheel60
- Removing the Rear Wheel61
- Installing the Rear Wheel61
- Checking the Tire Condition62
- Checking Tire Air Pressure62
- Checking Spoke Tension62
14 Cooling System64
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level64
- Checking the Coolant Level65
- Draining the Coolant65
- Refilling the Coolant66
15 Tuning the Engine67
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable67
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable67
- Carburetor - Idle67
- Carburetor - Adjusting the Idle Speed68
- Emptying the Carburetor Float Chamber68
16 Service Work on the Engine70
- Checking the Gear Oil Level70
- Changing the Gear Oil70
- Draining the Gear Oil70
- Filling up with Gear Oil71
- Adding Gear Oil71
17 Cleaning, Care73
- Cleaning Motorcycle73
18 Storage74
- Preparing for Use after Storage74
19 Troubleshooting75
20 Technical Data77
- Engine77
- Engine Tightening Torques77
- Carburetor78
- Carburetor Tuning79
- Capacities80
- Gear Oil80
- Coolant80
- Chassis81
22 Auxiliary Substances85

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KTM 65 SX Specifications

General

Engine Type	1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine
Displacement	64.9 cm³
Bore x Stroke	45 mm x 40.8 mm
Starter	Kickstarter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Front Brake Diameter	198 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	160 mm
Seat Height	750 mm
Tank Capacity	3.5 l
Weight (without fuel)	53 kg
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch, Formula hydraulics
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum steel
Front Suspension	WP XACT USD, Ø 35 mm
Fuel System	Mikuni TMX 24 carburetor