KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2017 Owner's Manual page 118

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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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If you hear unusual noises while riding, stop immediately, switch off the engine, and contact an authorized KTM workshop.
Shift into a higher gear when conditions allow (incline, road situation, etc.).
Release the throttle while simultaneously pulling the clutch lever, shift into the next
gear, release the clutch lever, and open the throttle.
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You can see the positions of the 6 forward gears in the figure. The idle position
is between the first and second gears. First gear is used for starting off or for
steep inclines.
After reaching maximum speed by fully opening the throttle grip, turn the throttle back
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so it is ¾ open. This will barely reduce the speed but fuel consumption will be consid-
erably lower.
Accelerate only up to a speed suitable for the road surface and weather conditions. Par-
ticularly in bends, do not shift, and accelerate very carefully.
Brake if necessary and close the throttle at the same time in order to shift down.
Pull the clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch lever slowly, and
open the throttle or shift again.
If the engine stalls (e.g. at a crossroads), just pull the clutch lever and press the elec-
tric starter button. You do not have to shift into neutral.
Switch off the engine if running at idle or standing for a long time.
If the oil pressure warning lamp
off the engine. Contact an authorized KTM workshop.
If the malfunction indicator lamp
rized KTM workshop as soon as possible.
If the general warning lamp
10 seconds.
lights up during a trip, stop immediately and switch
lights up during a trip, please contact an autho-
lights up during a trip, the display shows a message for
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