Braking - KTM 990 SUPER DUKE R EU Owner's Manual

8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
8.5

Braking

Warning
Danger of accidents If you brake too hard, the wheels can lock.
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Adapt your braking to the traffic situation and the road conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty brake system.
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Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by spongy pressure point of front or rear brake.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Failure of brake system.
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If the foot brake lever is not released, the brake linings drag continuously. The rear brake may fail due to overheating. Take your
foot off the foot brake lever when you are not braking.
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Switch off the engine if you expect to be standing for a long time.
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If the FI warning lamp (MIL) lights up during a trip, stop immediately. When you shift to
neutral, the FI warning lamp (MIL) starts to flash.
Info
From the flashing rhythm, you can derive a two-digit number, the so-called
flashing code. The flashing code tells you which component has a fault.
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If the ice symbol appears on the combination instrument, roads may be icy. Adjust
your speed to the road conditions.
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