KTM RC 8C 2023 - User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2023

RC 8C

Art. no. 3214768en

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Table of Contents4
Means of Representation 17
Symbols Used7
Formats Used7
Safety Advice8
Use Definition - Intended Use8
Misuse8
Degrees of Risk and Symbols8
Tampering Warning9
Safe Operation9
Protective Clothing9
Work Rules10
Environment10
Owner's Manual10
Important Notes 311
Manufacturer Warranty, Implied Warranty11
Fuel, Auxiliary Substances11
Spare Parts, Technical Accessories11
Service11
Figures11
Customer Service11
View of Vehicle12
View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)12
View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)13
Serial Numbers14
Vehicle Identification Number14
Engine Number14
Fork Article Number14
Shock Absorber Article Number14
Controls 615
Clutch Lever15
Hand Brake Lever15
Throttle Grip15
Main Switch for Power Supply15
Emergency off Switch16
Start Button16
Tail Light16
Throttle Response16
Engine Braking Effect17
Pit Limiter17
Slip Adjuster17
Anti-Wheelie Mode17
Indicator Lamps Overview18
Steering Damper19
Opening the Fuel Tank Filler Cap19
Closing the Fuel Tank Filler Cap20
Shift Lever20
Foot Brake Lever20
Combination Instrument 721
Display21
Throttle Response22
Engine Braking Effect22
Slip Adjuster22
Anti-Wheelie Mode22
Service Hour Counter23
Ergonomics24
Handlebar Position24
Adjusting the Handlebar Position24
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever25
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever25
Setting the Step Plate of the Foot Brake Lever26
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever26
Setting the Shift Lever Stub27
Adjusting the Footrests27
Adjusting the Steering Damper28
Preparing for Use 929
Advice on Preparing for First Use29
Running in the Engine30
Starting Power of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures30
Riding Instructions 1031
Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use31
Starting the Vehicle31
Starting off32
Shifting, Riding32
Applying the Brakes34
Stopping, Parking35
Transporting35
Refueling36
Service Schedule 1137
Additional Information37
Service Work37
Tuning the Chassis 1239
Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork39
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork39
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork40
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber40
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber41
Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber41
Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber42
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber42
13 Service Work on the Chassis44
Raising the Motorcycle with Rear Lifting Gear44
Removing the Rear of the Motorcycle from the Lifting Gear44
Lifting the Motorcycle with the Front Lifting Gear44
Taking the Motorcycle off the Front Lifting Gear45
Lifting the Motorcycle with the Large Front Lifting Gear45
Taking the Motorcycle off the Large Front Lifting Gear46
Removing the Fork Legs46
Installing the Fork Legs47
Removing the Lower Triple Clamp49
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp50
Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play52
Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play53
Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing53
Adjusting the Fork Offset54
Removing the Shock Absorber55
Installing the Shock Absorber56
Removing the Front Fender56
Installing the Front Fender57
Removing the Front Spoiler57
Fitting Front Spoiler57
Removing the Tail Section58
Installing the Tail Section58
Removing the Trim Along with the Front59
Installing the Trim Along with the Front59
Taking off the Air Filter Box60
Mounting the Air Filter Box60
Removing the Air Filter61
Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box62
Installing the Air Filter63
Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation64
Cleaning the Chain64
Checking the Chain Tension65
Adjusting the Chain Tension65
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, and Engine Sprocket66
Removing the Main Silencer67
Installing the Main Silencer68
Removing the Fuel Tank68
Installing the Fuel Tank70
Checking the Frame71
Checking the Link Fork72
Checking the Clutch Lever Play72
Adjusting Play in the Clutch Lever72
Brake System 1473
Checking the Brake Discs73
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level73
Adding Front Brake Fluid74
Checking that the Brake Linings of the Front Brake Are Secured75
Changing the Brake Linings of the Front Brake76
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level79
Adding Rear Brake Fluid79
Checking that the Brake Linings of the Rear Brake Are Secured80
Changing the Rear Brake Linings81
Remove Screws82
Adjusting the Response of the Front Brake Pump83
Mount and Tighten Screws83
Guideline83
Checking the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever84
Adjusting the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever84
Wheels, Tires 1585
Removing the Front Wheel85
Installing the Front Wheel85
Removing the Rear Wheel86
Installing the Rear Wheel86
Checking the Tire Condition87
Checking Tire Pressure88
Electrical System 1689
Switching the Tail Light on and off89
Charging the Tail Light89
Removing the 12-V Battery90
Installing the 12-V Battery91
Remaining Screws, M591
Nm (3.7 Lbf Ft)91
Charging the 12-V Battery92
Changing the Main Fuse93
Changing the Fuse of Individual Power Consumers94
Diagnostics Connector95
ACC2 Front96
Cooling System 1797
Level97
Checking the Coolant Level98
Draining the Coolant99
Filling/Bleeding the Cooling99
Changing the Coolant100
Tuning the Engine103
Throttle Response103
Engine Braking Effect103
Slip Adjuster103
Anti-Wheelie Mode104
Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever104
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever104
19 Service Work on the Engine106
Checking the Engine Oil Level106
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens106
Adding Engine Oil108
Cleaning, Care110
Cleaning the Motorcycle110
Storage112
Preparing for Use after Storage113
Troubleshooting114
Technical Specifications116
Engine116
Engine Tightening Torques117
Capacities119
Engine Oil119
Coolant119
Fuel120
Chassis120
Electrical System120
Tires121
Fork121
Shock Absorber121
Chassis Tightening Torques122
24 Wiring Diagram126
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant140
Substances140
Auxiliary Substances142
Standards144
Index of Special Terms145
List of Abbreviations146
List of Symbols147
Red Symbols147
Yellow and Orange Symbols147
Index148

Brand	KTM
Model	RC 8C 2023
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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