Stopping, Parking; Transport - KTM 125 EXC 2016 Owner's Manual

9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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On sandy, wet or slippery surfaces, use the rear brake.
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Braking should always be completed before you go into a bend. Change down to a lower gear appropriate to your road speed.
9.6

Stopping, parking

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.
Warning
Danger of burns Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.
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Do not touch hot components such as exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber, and the brake system. Allow these
components to cool down before starting work on them.
Note
Material damage The vehicle may be damaged by incorrect procedure when parking.
Significant damage may be caused if the vehicle rolls away or falls over.
The components for parking the vehicle are designed only for the weight of the vehicle.
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Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
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Ensure that nobody sits on the vehicle when the vehicle is parked on a stand.
Note
Fire hazard Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.
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Do not park the vehicle near flammable or explosive substances. Do not place objects on the vehicle while it is still warm from
being run. Always let the vehicle cool first.
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Apply the brakes on the motorcycle.
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Shift gear to neutral.
(All EXC models)
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Press and hold the kill switch
(All XC-W models)
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Press and hold the kill switch
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 of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure 602702-10
Turn handle
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Park the motorcycle on firm ground.
9.7

Transport

Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
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Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
Note
Fire hazard Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.
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Do not park the vehicle near flammable or explosive substances. Do not place objects on the vehicle while it is still warm from
being run. Always let the vehicle cool first.
while the engine is idling until the engine stops.
while the engine is idling until the engine stops.
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Switch off the engine.
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Use tension belts or other suitable devices to secure the motorcycle against acci-
dents or falling over.
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