2,3,4,5
N
1
8
1
2
Shift lever
The shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine. The position of the
gears is shown in the illustration. Neutral, or the idle speed, is located bet-
ween first and second gear.
Kickstarter
The kickstarter is mounted on the left side of the engine. Its upper part can
be swivelled.
– I
F YOU WANT TO START THE ENGINE
MOTORCYCLE BOOTS IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES
,
STARTER
OR THE ENGINE MAY KICK BACK AND PROPEL YOUR FOOT UPWARD WITH
.
GREAT VEHEMENCE
– A
LWAYS KICK KICKSTARTER BRISKLY ALL THE WAY WITHOUT OPENING THE THROTTLE
K
ICKING THE KICKSTARTER WITH NOT ENOUGH MOMENTUM
THROTTLE GRIP INCREASE THE KICK
Foot brake pedal
The foot brake pedal is located in front of the right footrest. The basic posi-
tion can be adjusted to the seat position (see maintenance work).
I
F THE RESISTANCE IN THE HAND BRAKE LEVER OR FOOT BRAKE PEDAL FEELS
(
NOT ENOUGH RESISTANCE
. D
THE BRAKE SYSTEM
ON
THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOOKED OVER BY A
Compression damping of fork
Hydraulic compression damping determines the reaction when the fork is
compressed. The degree of compression can be adjusted with adjusting
screws at the bottom of the fork legs.
1
The damping rate of the compression damping mechanism can be readju-
sted at the adjusting screws
increase damping, and counterclockwise to reduce damping during com-
pression.
STANDARD ADJUSTMENT
– turn adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go
– turn it back by as many clicks as are specified for the relevant type of
fork
WP Roma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 clicks
Rebound damping of fork
Hydraulic rebound damping determines the reaction when the fork is
2
rebound. By turning the adjusting screw
the rebound can be adjusted. Turn the knob clockwise to increase damping,
turn it counterclockwise to reduce damping during rebounding.
STANDARD ADJUSTMENT
– turn adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go
– turn it back by as many clicks as are specified for the relevant type of
fork
WP Roma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 clicks
WARNING
,
MAKE SURE THAT YOU ALWAYS PUT ON STURDY
. Y
OU MIGHT SLIP OFF THE KICK
-
.
BACK HAZARD
WARNING
),
THIS IS AN INDICATION THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH
'
T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE ANYMORE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING
KTM
.
DEALER
1
located at the fork leg. Turn it clockwise to
2
(REB), the degree of damping of
-
.
,
AND AN OPENED
"
"
SPONGY