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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
2015
1190 RC8 R EU/GB
1190 RC8 R FR
1190 RC8 R JP
1190 RC8 R US
Art. no. 3213319en

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  • Page 1 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 2015 1190 RC8 R EU/GB 1190 RC8 R FR 1190 RC8 R JP 1190 RC8 R US Art. no. 3213319en...
  • 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 Preparatory work – Remove the box. Main work – Remove the adhesive tape in the upper area of the motorcycle. 201904-10 – 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 Set the kilometers/miles SET KM/MILES. ( p. 10) – Set the clock with SET CLOCK. ( p. 11) – Print out the current PDI form found on the KTM Dealer.net and perform the pre- delivery inspection. – Perform a fault memory query.
  • Page 7 WORK Adjusting the handlebar height/position Info The handlebar stub position must be identical on the left and right of the vehicle. Adjusting the high position of the handlebar stubs: –  Loosen screw Info Loosen the screw several turns to prevent damage to the fork paint when moving the handlebar stub.
  • Page 8: Tighten Screw

    WORK – Mount and tighten screw. Guideline Remaining frame bolts 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft) – Tighten the screw. Guideline Screw, handlebar stub 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft) – Repeat the adjustments on the other handlebar stub. – Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range. »...
  • Page 9 WORK – Position the distance sleeve. –  Mount and tighten screw Guideline Remaining frame bolts 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft) –  Tighten screw Guideline Screw, handlebar stub 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft) 600986-11 – Repeat the adjustments on the other handlebar stub. –...
  • Page 10: Recharging The Battery

    – Do not dispose of batteries with the household waste. Dispose of a defective battery in an environmentally friendly manner. Give the battery to your authorized KTM dealer or dispose of it at a collection point for used batteries. Warning Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
  • Page 11 WORK – Set the clock with SET CLOCK. ( p. 11) 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.
  • Page 12: Setting The Kilometers/Miles Set Km/Miles

    WORK –  Lift the cover of the filler cap and insert the ignition key in the lock. 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 13 WORK 3.10 Setting the clock with SET CLOCK Condition The ignition is on. The motorcycle is stationary. – Press the button and the button for 3 - 5 seconds. – Press the button once until the symbol shows SET CLOCK in the info display. –...
  • Page 14: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA chassis tightening torques Loctite ® 243™ Screw, side stand switch 2 Nm (1.5 lbf ft) – Remaining frame bolts 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft) Screw, brake fluid reservoir of rear 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™ brake –...
  • Page 15 TECHNICAL DATA Loctite ® 243™ Screw, subframe 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft) – Screw, top triple clamp 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft) – Remaining chassis nuts 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft) – Remaining chassis screws 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft) Screw, connecting lever, shock 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft) Loctite...
  • Page 16 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 17 *3213319en* 3213319en 03/2015 KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH 5230 Mattighofen/Austria Photo: Mitterbauer/KTM http://www.ktm.com...

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