General Tips And Warnings For Starting The Motorcycle; Instructions For Initial Operation; Running In The Lc4 Models - KTM 640 LC4 SUPERMOTO 2003 Owner's Manual

GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE

Instructions for initial operation

– Verify that your KTM dealer performed the PREPARATION
OF VEHICLE jobs (see Customer Service Manual).
– Read these operating instructions carefully before your first
ride.
– Enter the chassis, engine and key numbers on page 1.
– Familiarize yourself with the operating elements.
– Adjust the hand brake lever and foot brake lever to your
most comfortable position.
– Get used to handling the motorcycle on an empty parking
lot or open space, before starting on a longer drive. Also try
to drive as slowly as possible and in standing position, to
improve your feeling for the vehicle.
– Do not drive along off-road tracks which go beyond your
abitily and experience.
– Hold the handlebars with both hands and leave your feet on
the foot rests while driving.
– Remove your foot from the foot brake lever when you
are not braking. If the foot brake lever is not released the
brake pads rub continuously and the braking system is
overheated.
– Do not make any alterations to the motorcycle and always
use ORIGINAL KTM SPARE PARTS. Spare parts from other
manufacturers can impair the safety of the motorcycle.
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– Motorcycles are sensitive to alterations in the distribution of
weight. If you are taking luggage with you, this should be
secured as close as possible to the middle of the vehicle;
distribute the weight evenly between the front and rear
wheel. Never exceed the maximum permissible laden
weight and the axle weights. The maximum permissible
laden weight is made up of the following components:
– Motorcycle ready for operation and tank full
– Luggage
– Driver with protective clothing and helmet.
– Pay attention to running-in procedure.

Running in the LC4 models

Even very precisely machined sections of engine components
have rougher surfaces than components which have been
sliding against one another for quite some time. Therefore,
every engine needs to be broken in. For this reason, during its
first 1000 kilometers (620 miles) the engine must not be
revved up to its performance limits. The engine speed of 4800
r.p.m. must not be exceeded during the first 1000 kilometers
(620 miles). During this break-in time, you should ride your
motorcycle in different conditions (roads, easy off-road
terrain). The following table shows you the maximum velocity
values in the different gears at 4800 r.p.m. as based on the
rear wheel transmission ratio of your motorcycle.
ratio
gear
1. G
2. G
3. G
4. G
5. G
NOTE:
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URING THE STAGE OF RUNNING THE ENGINE IN
1000 KM (620
MILES
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MINERAL OIL FORMULA
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REPAIRED
625 LC4 LC4 SUPERMOTO
16:42 Z 17:42 Z
35 kmh 35 km/h
50 kmh 55 km/h
70 kmh 75 km/h
90 kmh 90 km/h
100 kmh 100 km/h
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THAT IS THE FIRST
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THE ENGINE OIL USED SHOULD BE OF A
HIS ALSO APPLIES IF THE ENGINE HAS BEEN
WARNING
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EAR SUITABLE CLOTHING WHEN DRIVING A MOTORCYCLE
KTM
DRIVERS ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET
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JACKET REGARDLESS OF WHETHER DRIVING ALL DAY OR JUST FOR A
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SHORT TRIP HE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE BRIGHTLY
COLORED SO THAT OTHER VEHICLE CAN SEE YOU AS EARLY AS
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POSSIBLE OUR PASSENGER WILL ALSO NEED SUITABLE PROTECTIVE
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CLOTHING
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O NOT DRIVE AFTER HAVING CONSUMED ALCOHOL
– A
LWAYS TURN ON THE LIGHT TO MAKE SURE THAT OTHER DRIVERS
BECOME AWARE OF YOU AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
– O
NLY USE ACCESSORIES THAT HAVE BEEN RELEASED BY
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EXAMPLE FRONT PANELLING CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVING PROPERTIES OF
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THE MOTORCYCLE ASES EXTRA TANKS ETC
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND THUS ALSO IMPAIR THE VEHICLES DRIVING
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PROPERTIES
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HE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARE ALLOWED TO BE FITTED ONLY
WITH TIRES THAT HAVE THE SAME PROFILE TYPE
– O
BSERVE THE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
TO LOOK AHEAD AS FAR AS POSSIBLE SO THAT ANY HAZARDS CAN BE
RECOGNIZED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
– C
HOOSE YOUR DRIVING SPEED ACCORDING TO THE CONDITIONS AND
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YOUR DRIVING SKILLS
– D
RIVE CAREFULLY ON UNKNOWN ROADS OR ON UNFAMILIAR TRIALS
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RENEW THE VIZOR ON YOUR HELMET OR THE GLASS OF YOUR
GOGGLES ON TIME SO AS TO ENSURE OPTIMUM VISION IN ANY
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SITUATION HEN LIGHT SHINES DIRECTLY ON SCRATCHED VISOR OR
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GOGGLES THE OPERATOR WILL BE BLINDED
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EVER LEAVE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT SUPERVISION IF THE
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ENGINE IS RUNNING
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LEVER
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BOOTS GLOVES AND A
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KTM. F
OR
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CAN ALTER THE
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DRIVE DEFENSIVELY AND TRYING
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