KTM 125 LC2 1998 Owner's Handbook Manual page 13

Shifting/Riding
You are now in first gear, refered to as the drive or uphill gear.
Depending on the conditions (traffic, road gradient, etc.), you
can shift to a higher gear. Close throttle, at the same time pull
clutch lever and shift to the next higher gear. Let clutch lever
go again and open throttle. If you turned on the choke, make
sure you turn it off again as soon as engine is warm.
When you reach full speed through turning the throttle grip all
the way, turn throttle back to 3/4; the speed hardly decreases
although the engine will use less gas. Never open the throttle
wider than the engine can handle. Excessive turning of the
throttle grip will increase full consumption.
By shifting down, use the brakes if necessary and close throttle
at the same time. Pull clutch lever and shift down to the next
gear. Let clutch lever go slowely and open throttle or shift
down again.
If the engine is killed f.ex. at a crossing, simply pull the clutch lever
and start. It is not necessary to switch the gear to NEUTRAL.
WARNING
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BSERVE THE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
TO LOOK AHEAD AS FAR AS POSSIBLE SO THAT ANY HAZARDS CAN BE
RECOGNIZED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
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DJUST YOUR DRIVING SPEED ACCORDING TO THE CONDITIONS AND
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YOUR DRIVING SKILLS
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RIVE CAREFULLY ON UNKNOWN ROADS
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EPLACE THE HELMET VISOR RESPECTIVELY GOGGLE GLASSES IN PLENTY
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OF TIME HEN LIGHT SHINES DIRECTLY ON SCRATCHED VISOR OR
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GOGGLES YOU WILL BE PRACTICALLY BLIND
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FTER FALLING WITH THE MOTORCYCLE
THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING UP OPERATIONS AGAIN
! CAUTION
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IGH RPM RATES WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD HAVE AN ADVERSE
EFFECT ON THE LIFE OF YOUR ENGINE
THE ENGINE IN A MODERATE RPM RANGE FOR A FEW MILES GIVING IT
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A CHANCE TO WARM UP FTER THAT NO FURTHER PRECAUTIONS IN
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THIS RESPECT NEED BE TAKEN
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EVER HAVE THE THROTTLE WIDE OPEN WHEN CHANGING DOWN TO A
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LOWER GEAR HE ENGINE WILL OVERSPEED
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N ADDITION THE REAR WHEEL BLOCKS SO THAT THE MOTORCYCLE
CAN EASILY GET OUT OF CONTROL
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F DURING EXTENDED DOWNHILL RIDES THE ENGINE IS RUNNING
ALONG WITHOUT ANY ACTUATION OF THE THROTTLE
TURN UP THE THROTTLE A BIT ONCE IN A WHILE TO MAKE SURE THAT
ENOUGH ENGINE OIL IS FED TO THE ENGINE
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F THE RED OIL LEVEL WARNING LAMP LIGHT UP
TO REFILL THE OIL TANK WITH TWO
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IL PUMP AND OIL LINES MUST BE BLED WHENEVER THE OIL TANK
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WAS COMPLETELY EMPTIED SEE
WISE THE OIL PUMP WILL NOT DELIVER OIL
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DAMAGE
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N THE EVENT THAT WHILE RIDING ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE
NOTICE ANY UNUSUAL OPERATION
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TELY TURN THE ENGINE OFF
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DEALER
NOTE TO THE COOLING SYSTEM
If due to slow traffic in cities or waiting at a traffic light, for
example, little or no relative wind is blowing through the radia-
tors, it may happen that the cooling water temperature rises
and the red cooling liquid temperature warning lamp lights up
(appr. 110° C, 238° F). In this case, you should try to drive on
briskly, if possible, for generally the lamp will stop being lit
soon if enough relative wind gets into the radiators. However,
you should check the cooling liquid level later on after the
engine has cooled down again.
! CAUTION
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OWEVER IF THE RED COOLING
LIGHTS UP WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING ALONG BRISKLY
A DEFECT IN THE COOLING SYSTEM
SINCE OTHERWISE YOU MAY DAMAGE YOUR ENGINE
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COOL DOWN CHECK THE COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
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COOLANT LEVEL
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ON UNTIL THERE IS SUFFICIENT LIQUID IN THE COOLING SYSTEM
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DRIVE DEFENSIVELY AND TRYING
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CHECK ALL FUNCTIONS
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E RECOMMEND YOU RUN
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DAMAGING THE VALVES
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YOU HAVE TO
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IT WILL BE NECESSARY
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STROKE ENGINE OIL DURING THE
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LEEDING THE OIL PUMP THER
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THUS CAUSING ENGINE
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RELATED NOISE STOP IMMEDIA
KTM
AND CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED
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LIQUID TEMPERATURE WARNING LAMP
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THIS WILL INDICATE
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N THIS CASE STOP IMMEDIATELY
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ET YOUR ENGINE
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AND CHECK THE
O NOT DRIVE
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F THE RADIATOR CAP IS REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT
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LING LIQUID THAT IS UNDER PRESSURE
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SEVERE BURNS LLOW YOUR ENGINE TO COOL DOWN AND
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MEANTIME CHECK THE COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
Braking
Close throttle and apply the hand and foot brakes at the same
time. When driving on sandy, wet or slippery ground use
mainly the rear wheel brake. Always brake with feeling,
blocking wheels can cause you to skid or fall. Also change
down to lower gears depending on your speed.
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HEN YOU BRAKE THE BRAKE DISCS
BRAKE FLUID HEAT UP
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BRAKING EFFECT N EXTREME CASES
Stopping and parking
Apply the brakes fully and put the engine into neutral. To stop
the engine, switch off the ignition. Close fuel taps. Park on
solid ground and lock the vehicle.
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EVER LEAVE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT SUPERVISION AS LONG AS
THE ENGINE IS RUNNING
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OTORCYCLE ENGINES PRODUCE A GREAT AMOUNT OF HEAT WHILE
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RUNNING HE ENGINE
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BRAKE DISCS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS CAN BECOME VERY HOT
NOT TOUCH ANY OF THESE PARTS AFTER OPERATING THE MOTORCY
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CLE AND TAKE CARE TO PARK IT WHERE PEDESTRIANS ARE NOT LIKELY
TO TOUCH IT AND GET BURNED
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EVER PARK YOUR MOTORCYCLE IN PLACES WHERE THERE EXIST FIRE
HAZARDS DUE TO DRY GRASS OR OTHER EASILY FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
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LWAYS USE THE IGNITION LOCK TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE
USE THE EMERGENCY
OUT SWITCHING OFF THE IGNITION
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ON THUS DISCHARGING THE BATTERY SO THAT THE ENGINE CAN
STARTED WITH THE ELECTRIC STARTER ANY LONGER
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HEN PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE ALWAYS CLOSE FUEL TAP
THE FUEL TAP OPEN
COULD FLOW INTO THE ENGINE
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LWAYS TAKE OUT THE IGNITION KEY WHEN PARKING YOUR
- MOTORCYCLE SO THAT IT CANNOT BE USED BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS
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ARK YOUR MOTORCYCLE
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HARD GROUND LEVEL SURFACE
YOU
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WARNING
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CAN SPRAY OUT AND CAUSE
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WARNING
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BRAKE PADS BRAKE CALIPER AND
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HE HOTTER THESE PARTS GET
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THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM CAN FAIL
WARNING
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THE RADIATORS EXHAUST SYSTEM
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CAUTION
OFF
SWITCH TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE WITH
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THE PARKING LIGHT WILL STAY
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THE CARBURETOR MIGHT OVERFLOW AND FUEL
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SO THAT IT RESTS STABLY ON THE STAND
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AND CAN T TIP OVER
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