Tips On Putting Into Operation; Advice On First Use - KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA Owner's Manual

TIPS ON PUTTING INTO OPERATION

6 T IPS ON PUTTING INTO OPERATION

Advice on first use

6.1
Danger
Danger of accidents Danger from insufficient traffic competence.
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Do not use the vehicle if you are not fit to deal with traffic or if you have consumed alcohol and/or medicaments or drugs.
Warning
Risk of injury Risk of injury by missing/inadequate protective clothing.
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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 riding 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 roll surface and therefore cannot provide full road grip. The entire roll surface must be roughened in
the first 200 kilometers (124.3 miles) by moderate driving at alternating angles. The full grip is not reached until the vehicle
has 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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