KTM 85 SX 2021 - Preparing for Use after Storage

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STORAGE 18

111

18.2 Preparing for use after storage

401059-01

– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 44)

– Perform checks and maintenance measures when preparing for

use. ( p. 26)

– Take a test ride.

Table of Contents

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
1 Means of Representation 17
- Symbols Used7
- Formats Used7
2 Safety Advice8
- Use Definition - Intended Use8
- Misuse8
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols8
- Tampering Warning9
- Safe Operation9
- Protective Clothing10
- Work Rules10
- Environment10
- Owner's Manual10
3 Important Notes 311
- Manufacturer Warranty, Implied Warranty11
- Fuel, Auxiliary Substances11
- Spare Parts, Accessories11
- Service11
- Figures11
- Customer Service11
4 View of Vehicle12
- View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)12
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)13
5 Serial Numbers14
- Vehicle Identification Number14
- Type Label14
- Engine Number14
- Fork Part Number14
- Shock Absorber Article Number15
6 Controls16
- Clutch Lever16
- Hand Brake Lever16
- Throttle Grip16
- Switch-Off Button16
- Opening the Fuel Tank Filler Cap17
- Closing the Fuel Tank Filler Cap17
- Fuel Tap18
- Choke18
- Shift Lever18
- Kick Starter Lever19
- Foot Brake Lever19
- Plug-In Stand19
- Service Hour Counter20
7 Preparing for Use 721
- Advice on Preparing for First Use21
- Running in the Engine23
- Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions23
- Preparing the Vehicle for Riding on Dry Sand23
- Preparing the Vehicle for Riding on Wet Sand25
- Preparing Vehicle for Rides on Wet and Muddy Circuits26
- Preparing Vehicle for High Temperatures or Slow Riding26
- Preparing the Vehicle for Low Temperatures or Snow27
8 Riding Instructions28
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use28
- Starting the Vehicle28
- Starting off29
- Shifting, Riding29
- Applying the Brakes30
- Stopping, Parking30
- Transporting31
- Refueling31
9 Service Schedule 933
- Additional Information33
- Required Work33
- Recommended Work34
10 Tuning the Chassis 1035
- Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with Rider's Weight35
- Air Suspension XACT 554335
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber36
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber36
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber37
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber37
- Measuring the Dimension of the Rear Wheel Unloaded38
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber38
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber39
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber39
- Adjusting the Riding Sag40
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork41
- Adjusting the Fork Air Pressure41
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork43
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork43
- Handlebar Position44
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position44
11 Service Work on the Chassis46
- Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand46
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand46
- Bleeding the Fork Legs46
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs47
- Removing the Fork Legs47
- Installing the Fork Legs48
- Removing the Fork Protector49
- Installing the Fork Protector49
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp50
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp51
- Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play53
- Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play54
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing55
- Removing the Start Number Plate55
- Installing the Start Number Plate55
- Removing Front Fender56
- Installing Front Fender56
- Removing the Shock Absorber56
- Installing the Shock Absorber57
- Removing the Seat57
- Mounting the Seat57
- Removing the Air Filter Box Cover58
- Installing the Air Filter Box Cover58
- Removing the Air Filter58
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box59
- Installing the Air Filter59
- Removing the Main Silencer60
- Installing the Main Silencer60
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer60
- Removing the Fuel Tank61
- Installing the Fuel Tank63
- Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation64
- Cleaning the Chain64
- Checking the Chain Tension65
- Adjusting the Chain Tension66
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide67
- Checking the Frame69
  - Checking the Link Fork69
  - Checking the Throttle Cable Routing69
  - Checking the Rubber Grip70
  - Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever70
  - Checking the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch71
  - Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch71
  - Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid72
12 Brake System74
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever74
- Adjusting the Free Travel of the Handbrake Lever74
- Checking the Brake Discs74
- Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level75
- Adding the Front Brake Fluid76
- Checking the Front Brake Linings77
- Changing the Brake Linings of the Front Brake77
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever80
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever80
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level81
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid81
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings82
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings83
13 Wheels, Tires86
- Removing the Front Wheel86
- Installing the Front Wheel86
- Removing the Rear Wheel87
- Installing the Rear Wheel88
- Checking the Tire Condition89
- Checking Tire Pressure90
- Checking Spoke Tension91
14 Cooling System92
- Radiator Cover92
- Installing the Radiator Cover92
- Removing the Radiator Cover94
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level94
- Checking the Coolant Level95
- Draining the Coolant96
- Refilling with Coolant96
- Changing the Coolant97
15 Tuning the Engine 1599
- Checking Throttle Cable Play99
- Adjusting the Throttle Cable Play99
- Carburetor Tuning100
- Carburetor - Idle102
- Carburetor - Adjusting the Idle Speed103
- Emptying the Carburetor Float Chamber104
- Plug-In Connector of Ignition Timing Map Adjustment105
- Changing the Ignition Timing Map105
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever105
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever105
16 Service Work on the Engine 16107
- Checking the Gear Oil Level107
- Changing the Gear Oil107
- Adding the Gear Oil108
17 Cleaning, Care110
- Cleaning the Motorcycle110
18 Storage112
- Preparing for Use after Storage113
19 Troubleshooting114
20 Technical Data116
- Engine116
- Engine Tightening Torques116
- Carburetor118
- Basic Carburetor Setting for Sandy Surfaces118
- Carburetor Tuning119
- Capacities120
- Gear Oil120
- Coolant120
- Fuel120
- Chassis120
- Tires121
- Fork121
- Shock Absorber121
- Chassis Tightening Torques122
21 Substances124
22 Auxiliary Substances126
23 Standards128
24 List of Abbreviations 24129
- Index130

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