KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA Manuals

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KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA Owner's Manual (247 pages)

Brand: KTM | Category: Motorcycle | Size: 3.58 MB

Table of Contents
5
Means of Representation
9
Important Notes
10
- Overview of Labels
  12
View of Vehicle
22
- View of Vehicle, Front Left Side
  22
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right Side
  24
Location of Serial Numbers
26
- Chassis Number/Type Label
  26
- Key Number
  26
- Engine Number
  27
- Fork Part Number
  27
- Shock Absorber Part Number
  28
- Steering Damper Part Number
  28
Controls
29
- Clutch Lever
  29
- Hand Brake Lever
  29
- Light Switch
  30
- Headlight Flasher Switch
  30
- Flasher Switch
  31
- Horn Button
  31
- Ignition/Steering Lock
  32
- Emergency off Switch
  32
- Electric Starter Button
  33
- Combination Instrument - Overview
  34
- Combination Instrument - Function Buttons on Handlebar
  35
- Combination Instrument - Activation and Test
  36
- Display
  37
- Info Display
  38
- Indicator Lamps
  39
Notes/Warnings on the Combination Instrument
40
ODO Menu
43
FUELDISTANCE Menu
44
FUELRANGE Menu
45
DISTANCE to Next Service Menu
46
LAPSTOGO Menu
47
TOPSPEED Menu
48
Lap/Bestlap/Lastlap Menu
49
Lap/Bestlap/Topspeed Menu
50
Total Distance Menu in Race Mode RACEODO
51
SET-UP Menu
52
CHANGE MODE Menu
53
SET CLOCK Menu
54
SETTINGS Menu
55
SHIFT RPMS Menu
56
LAP Menu, LAP BLANK T Button
57
SET NUM LAPS Menu
58
TRIP F RESET Menu
59
UNITS Menu
60
SET KM/MILES Menu
61
SET °C/°F Menu
62
OPTIONS Menu
63
TPMS Menu
64
OUTERTEMP Menu
65
Displaying Lap Times
70
Displaying Maximum Speed
71
Setting ROAD or RACE Mode
72
Setting the Clock with SET CLOCK
72
Adjusting Shift Speed RPM1/2
73
- Setting the Blank Time of the LAP Button LAP BLANK T
  74
- Setting the Number of Laps SET NUM LAPS
  76
- Setting the Fuel Reserve Display TRIPF RESET
  77
- Setting the Kilometers/Miles SET KM/MILES
  78
- Setting the Temperature Unit SET °C/°F
  79
- Switching the External Temperature Display On/Off
  79
- Opening the Filler Cap
  81
- Closing the Filler Cap
  82
- Supporting Strap
  82
- Seat Lock
  83
- Helmet Lock
  83
- Passenger Footrests
  84
- Shift Lever
  84
- Foot Brake Pedal
  85
- Side Stand
  86
Tips on Putting into Operation
87
- Advice on First Use
  87
- Running the Engine in
  88
- Loading the Vehicle
  89
Riding Instructions
91
- Checks to be Made before Putting into Operation
  91
- Starting
  92
- Starting up
  93
- Shifting, Riding
  94
- Braking
  97
- Stopping, Parking
  98
- Refueling
  99
Service Schedule
101
- Important Service Tasks to be Carried out by an Authorized KTM-RC8 Workshop
  101
- Important Service Tasks to be Carried out by an Authorized KTM-RC8 Workshop. (as Additional Job)
  104
Maintenance Work on Chassis and Engine
105
- Jacking up Motorcycle Front
  105
- Taking Front of Motorcycle off Work Stand
  105
- Jacking up Motorcycle Rear
  106
- Taking Rear of Motorcycle off Work Stand
  106
- Fork/Shock Absorber
  107
- Adjusting Compression Damping of Fork
  107
- Adjusting Rebound Damping of Fork
  108
- Adjusting Spring Preload of Fork
  109
- Bleeding Fork Legs
  110
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
  111
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
  111
- Adjusting High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
  113
- Adjusting Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber
  114
- Adjusting Spring Preload of Shock Absorber
  114
- Steering Damper
  117
- Adjusting the Steering Damper
  117
- Vehicle Level
  119
- Adjusting Front Vehicle Level
  120
- Adjusting the Vehicle Level at the Rear
  122
- Footrest Position
  124
- Adjusting Footrest Position
  124
- Adjusting Shift Lever Stub
  126
Adjusting Shift Lever
126
Adjusting the Footbrake Pedal Stub
130
Adjusting the Footbrake Pedal
131
Checking for Chain Dirt
131
Cleaning the Chain
132
Checking the Chain Tension
133
Adjusting the Chain Tension
134
Checking Rear Sprocket / Engine Sprocket for Wear
136
Checking Chain Wear
137
Checking Chain Sliding Guard
138
Checking the Front Brake Discs
138
Checking the Rear Brake Disc
139
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Handbrake Lever
139
Checking Brake Fluid Level of Front Brake
140
Topping up Brake Fluid of Front Brake
140
Brake Linings
142
Checking the Front Brake Linings
142
Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level
143
Topping up Rear Brake Fluid
144
Checking the Rear Brake Linings
145
Removing Front Wheel
146
Fitting Front Wheel
147
Removing Rear Wheel
148
Installing the Rear Wheel
150
Checking Rear Hub Shock Absorbers
153
Tire Condition Checking
153
Checking Tire Air Pressure
155
Removing the Seat
156
Fitting the Seat
156
Removing Passenger Seat
157
Fitting the Passenger Seat
157
Mounting Helmet Lock on Vehicle
158
Removing the Battery
158
Installing the Battery
160
Recharging the Battery
161
Changing the Main Fuse
163
Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers
165
Changing the Low Beam Bulb
167
Changing the High Beam Bulb
170
Changing the Parking Light Bulb
174
Checking Headlight Adjustment
177
Adjusting Headlamp Range
177
Activating/Deactivating Ignition Key
178
Cooling System
181
Checking the Coolant Level
182
Filling the Cooling System Compensating Tank
183
Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever
185
Checking Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch
185
Correcting Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch
186
Adjusting Gas Bowden Cable
187
Handlebar Height
187
Adjusting the Handlebar Height
188
Rear Frame Position
190
Adjusting the Rear Frame Position
191
Checking Engine Oil Level
195
Changing Engine Oil and Filter, Cleaning Oil Screen
196
Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Oil Screens
196
Removing Oil Filter
199
- Fitting Oil Filter
  201
- Filling up with Engine Oil
  201
- Topping up Engine Oil
  203
Troubleshooting
205
Immobilizer Flash Code
208
Engine Control Flash Code
210
Cleaning
217
- Cleaning Motorcycle
  217
Conservation for Winter Operation
219
Storage
220
- Putting into Operation after Storage
  221
Technical Data - Engine
222
- Capacity- Engine Oil
  223
- Capacity - Coolant
  223
Technical Data - Engine Tightening Torques
224
Technical Data - Chassis
227
- Lighting Equipment
  228
- Capacity - Fuel
  229
Technical Data - Fork
230
Technical Data - Shock Absorber
231
Technical Data - Chassis Tightening Torques
233
Substances
236
Auxiliary Substances
239
Standards
241
Index
242

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