General Tips And Hints On Putting Into Operation; Information On First Use - KTM 990 Adventure 2009 Owner's Manual

GENERAL TIPS AND HINTS ON PUTTING INTO OPERATION

Information on first use

6.1
Danger
Danger of accidents Danger arising from the rider's judgement being impaired.
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Do not use the vehicle if you are inexperienced or if you have consumed alcohol or drugs.
Warning
Risk of injury Missing or insufficient protective clothing increases the risk of injury.
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Wear protective clothing (helmet, boots, gloves, pants and jacket with protectors) every time you ride the vehicle. Always wear
protective clothing, which must be in perfect condition and meet legal requirements.
Warning
Danger of crashing Impairment of ride behavior due to different tire tread patterns on front and rear wheels.
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The front and rear wheels must be fitted with tires with similar tread patterns to prevent loss of control over the vehicle.
Warning
Danger of accidents Uncontrollable handling characteristics due to non-approved and/or non-recommended tires/wheels.
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Only tires/wheels approved by KTM and with the corresponding speed index should be used.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced road grip with new tires.
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New tires have a smooth rolling surface and therefore cannot provide full road grip. The entire rolling surface must be rough-
ened in the first 200 kilometers (124.3 miles) by moderate riding at alternating angles. The full grip levels are not achieved
until the tires have been run in.
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If the foot brake pedal is not released, the brake linings drag permanently. The rear brake can fail due to overheating. Take your
foot off the foot brake pedal if you do not want to brake.
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