Shifting, Riding - KTM 1290 Super Adventure Owner's Manual

10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
10.5

Shifting, riding

Warning
Danger of accidents Abrupt load alterations can cause the vehicle to get out of control.
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Avoid abrupt load alterations and sudden braking actions, and adapt your speed to the road conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel can lock up.
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Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed. The engine races and the rear wheel can lock up.
Warning
Danger of accidents Malfunctions caused by incorrect ignition key position.
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Do not change the ignition key position during a journey.
Warning
Danger of accidents Distraction from traffic activity by adjustments to the vehicle.
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Make all adjustments when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Info
When the HHC is active, the TC light
When the ignition is switched on, the HHC can still be active, even if the engine is
stopped.
To roll back with active HHC, wait 5 seconds, shift to neutral, or switch off the igni-
tion.
If the HHC does not detect a start off after 5 seconds, the braking force is automatically
reduced gently.
When a brake lever is actuated, the HHC is re-activated.
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