Putting Into Operation; Advice On First Use - KTM 125 SX Owner's Manual

PUTTING INTO OPERATION

Advice on first use

6.1
Danger
Danger of accidents Danger arising from the rider's judgement being impaired.
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Do not operate the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs and certain medications or physically or mentally
impaired.
Warning
Risk of injury Missing or poor protective clothing present an increased safety risk.
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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 undamaged and meet legal requirements.
Warning
Danger of crashing Poor vehicle handling 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 Critical riding behavior due to inappropriate riding.
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Adapt your riding speed to the road conditions and your riding ability.
Warning
Danger of accidents Accident risk caused by presence of a passenger.
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Your vehicle is not designed to carry passengers. Do not ride with a passenger.
Warning
Danger of accidents Failure of brake system.
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If the foot brake lever is not released, the brake linings drag continuously. The rear brake may fail due to overheating. Take
your foot off the foot brake lever when you are not braking.
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable riding behavior.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible weight and axle loads.
Warning
Risk of misappropriation Usage by unauthorized persons.
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Never leave the vehicle while the engine is running. Secure the vehicle against use by unauthorized persons.
Info
When using your motorcycle, remember that others may feel disturbed by excessive noise.
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Make sure that the pre-delivery inspection work has been carried out by an authorized KTM workshop.
You receive a delivery certificate and the service record at vehicle handover.
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Before your first trip, read the entire operating instructions carefully.
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Get to know the controls.
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Adjust the basic position of the clutch lever. (
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Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. (
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
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Become accustomed to the handling of the motorcycle on suitable terrain.
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Your motorcycle is not authorized for riding on public roads.
Offroad, you should be accompanied by another person on another machine so that you can help each other.
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Try also to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feeling for the vehicle.
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Do not make any offroad trips that over-stress your ability and experience.
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Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
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Do not transport luggage.
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Do not exceed the overall maximum permitted weight and the axle loads.
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