Important Notes - KTM 1190 RC8 EU 2008 Repair Manual

IMPORTANT NOTES

2 I MPORTANT NOTES
Warranty
The maintenance work described in the greasing and service table must be carried out exclusively in an authorized KTM-RC8 work-
shop and confirmed in the service record, since otherwise any warranty claim is meaningless. No warranty claim can be met for dam-
age resulting from manipulation and/or other changes to the vehicle.
Materials
The fuels, lubricants and other materials named in this repair manual must be used according to specifications.
Spare parts, accessories
Only use spare parts and accessories approved and/or recommended by KTM. KTM accepts no liability for other products and any
resulting damage.
You will find the current KTM PowerParts for your vehicle on the KTM website.
International KTM Website: http://www.ktm.com
Work rules
During assembly, non-reusable parts (e.g. self-locking screws and nuts, seals and seal rings, O-rings, pins, lock washers) must be
replaced by new parts.
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If a thread lock (e.g. Loctite ) is used for screw connections, be sure to comply with the manufacturer's specific advice on its usage.
Parts that you want to reuse following repairs and servicing should be cleaned and checked for damage and wear. Change damaged or
worn parts.
Following servicing, the vehicle must be checked for roadworthiness.
Notes/warnings
Be sure to pay attention to the notes and warnings given here.
Info
Various notes and warning stickers are attached to the vehicle. Do not remove any notes and warning stickers. If they are miss-
ing, you or others may not recognize dangers and may therefore be injured.
Grades of risks
Danger
Danger that leads immediately and certainly to severe and permanent injury or death.
Warning
Danger that will probably lead to severe and permanent injury or death.
Note
Danger of serious damage to machine or material.
Warning
Risk of environmental damage.
Repair manual
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Read this repair manual carefully and thoroughly before beginning work. It contains useful information and tips that will help you
repair and service your motorcycle.
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This manual assumes that the necessary special KTM tools and workplace and workshop equipment are available.
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