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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
2015
1290 Super Adventure EU
1290 Super Adventure FR
1290 Super Adventure AU
1290 Super Adventure JP
1290 Super Adventure CN
1290 Super Adventure US
Art. no. 3213315en

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Summary of Contents for KTM 1290 Super Adventure EU 2015

  • Page 1 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 2015 1290 Super Adventure EU 1290 Super Adventure FR 1290 Super Adventure AU 1290 Super Adventure JP 1290 Super Adventure CN 1290 Super Adventure US Art. no. 3213315en...
  • Page 3 KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, deviations from illustrations and descriptions, misprints, and other errors.
  • Page 4: Means Of Representation

    MEANS OF REPRESENTATION Symbols used The meaning of specific symbols is described below. Indicates an expected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function). Indicates an unexpected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function). Indicates a page reference (more information is provided on the specified page). Indicates information with more details or tips.
  • Page 5 SETUP Unpacking and setting up the vehicle – Remove straps and box. S00694-10 – Remove the adhesive tape in the upper area of the motorcycle. S00695-10 – Roll down the film at the sides. Info To avoid damaging the motorcycle during unpacking, leave the other films on the vehicle until you have finished work on the vehicle.
  • Page 6 SETUP – Check the throttle grip for smooth operation. – Mount and tighten the rear mirror on both sides. M00792-01 –    Mount reflector with spring washers on holding plate – Mount the holding plate on the license plate bracket. –...
  • Page 7 Mount the front rider's seat. ( p. 6) – Mount the passenger seat. ( p. 7) – Refuel. ( p. 18) – Print out the current PDI form found on the KTM Dealer.net and perform the pre- M00750-10 delivery inspection.
  • Page 8 WORK Removing the front rider's seat Preparatory work – Remove the passenger seat. ( p. 6) Main work –  Lift the rider's seat back and unhook in the area. Info 0 0 A Pay attention to the seat heating cable. M00856-10 –...
  • Page 9 WORK –  Disconnect plug-in connector – Remove the ignition key. M00806-10 Mounting the passenger seat – Connect plug-in connector  M00806-11 – Attach the hooks on the passenger seat to the hanger on the subframe. Info Ensure that the seat heating cable is correctly routed. –...
  • Page 10 WORK –  Remove screws –  Remove side cover Info Pay attention to the cornering light cable. M00752-10 –  Unplug connector – Repeat the operation on the opposite side. M00766-10 Installing the front side cover Main work – ...
  • Page 11 WORK –  Mount and tighten screw Guideline Screw, cover part 3.5 Nm (2.58 lbf ft) M00831-11 –  Mount and tighten screws Guideline Screw, cover part 3.5 Nm (2.58 lbf ft) – Repeat the operation on the opposite side. M00752-11 Finishing work –...
  • Page 12 WORK – Raise the tank cover at the rear and remove it in a forward direction. M00758-01 Installing the tank cover Main work – Position the tank cover.   Catch engages under the tank Info Pay attention to the sealing lip and the bleeder hose. S00719-10 –...
  • Page 13 WORK Removing the mask spoiler Preparatory work – Remove the passenger seat. ( p. 6) – Remove the front rider's seat. ( p. 6) – Remove the crash bar. ( p. 15) – Remove the front side cover. ( p. 7) –...
  • Page 14 WORK (1290 Super Adventure EU, 1290 Super Adventure FR, 1290 Super Adventure AU, 1290 Super Adventure JP) – Disconnect plug-in connector  – Remove the mask spoiler with the turn signal. – Repeat these steps on the opposite side. M00765-10 (1290 Super Adventure CN, 1290 Super Adventure US) –...
  • Page 15 WORK –  Position holding lug in the drill hole. M00857-11 –  Mount and tighten screw Guideline Screw, mask spoiler M5x17 3.5 Nm (2.58 lbf ft) M00859-11 –  Mount and tighten screw Guideline Screw, mask spoiler M5x17 3.5 Nm (2.58 lbf ft) –...
  • Page 16 WORK 3.12 Installing the bottom triple clamp cover –  Connect the connector of the horn. –  Attach temperature sensor M00558-11 –  Position the triple clamp cover –  Mount and tighten screws Guideline Remaining chassis screws 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) M00557-11 3.13 Refitting the headlight mask with the headlight...
  • Page 17 WORK – Check the setting of the lighting system. ( p. 19) 3.14 Installing the wind shield – Position wind shield  –  Mount and tighten screws Guideline Screw, wind shield 3.5 Nm (2.58 lbf ft) M00769-10 3.15 Removing the crash bar –...
  • Page 18 The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the acid level does not have to be checked. If the battery is not charged using the KTM battery charger, the battery must be removed for charging. Otherwise, overvoltage may damage electronic components. Charge the battery according to the instructions on the battery housing.
  • Page 19 WORK Preparatory work – Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine. – Remove the passenger seat. ( p. 6) – Remove the front rider's seat. ( p. 6) Main work –  Pull locking mechanism in the direction of the arrow. –...
  • Page 20 WORK – Set the time and date. 3.18 Refueling Danger Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable. – Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately. –...
  • Page 21 WORK –   Lift cover of the filler cap and insert ignition key in the fuel tank lock. M00799-10 Note Danger of damage Ignition key breakage. – To take pressure off of the ignition key, push down on the filler cap. Damaged ignition keys must be replaced.
  • Page 22 WORK –  Make two further marks spaced apart to the left and the right of the second marking. Guideline 0 0 A 71.5 cm (28.15 in) Distance  0 0 B 0 0 B 402426-10 –  Position the vehicle perpendicular to the wall at a distance from the wall and switch on the low beam.
  • Page 23 WORK 3.22 Adjusting the headlight range Preparatory work – Check the setting of the lighting system. ( p. 19) – Remove the bottom triple clamp cover. ( p. 13) Main work –  Turn adjusting screw to adjust the headlight range. Info Turn clockwise to increase the headlight range;...
  • Page 24 WORK –  Turn adjusting screw to adjust the right cornering light range. Info Turn clockwise to increase the headlight range; turn counterclockwise to reduce the headlight range. S00687-10 – Set the upper segment on the left marking. Guideline The light-dark boundary of the upper segment must run exactly through the right marking.
  • Page 25: Technical Data - Tightening Torques For Chassis

    TECHNICAL DATA - TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR CHASSIS – Nut, passenger seat heating switch PG21 2 Nm (1.5 lbf ft) Nut, tire pressure sensor ISO 10V2 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft) Loctite ® 2701™ – Screw, fixed grip handlebar EJOT Spiralform ®...
  • Page 26 TECHNICAL DATA - TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR CHASSIS Loctite ® 243™ Screw, foot brake lever 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft) – Screw, fork stub 15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft) Screw, front footrest bracket 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™ –...
  • Page 27 SUBSTANCES Super unleaded (ROZ 95/RON 95/PON 91) Standard/classification – DIN EN 228 (ROZ 95/RON 95/PON 91) Guideline – Only use unleaded super fuel that matches or is equivalent to the specified fuel grade. – Fuel with an ethanol content of up to 10 % (E10 fuel) is safe to use. Info Do not use fuel containing methanol (e.
  • Page 28 *3213315en* 3213315en 01/2015 KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH 5230 Mattighofen/Austria Photo: Mitterbauer/KTM http://www.ktm.com...