Driving Instructions - KTM 125SX Owner's Handbook Manual

What you should check before each start
When you start off, the motorcycle must be in a perfect
technbical condition. For safety reasons, you should make it a
habit to perform an overall check of your motorcycle before
each start.
The following checks should be performed:
1 CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL.
Too little transmission oil leads to premature wear and will
ultimately destroy gear wheels and parts of the shift
mechanism.
2 FUEL
Check that there is sufficient fuel in the tank; when closing
the filler cap, check that the tank venting hose is free of
kinks.
3 CHAIN
A loose chain was fall off the chain wheels; an extremely
worn chain may tear, and insufficient lubrication may result
in unnecessary wear of chain and chain wheels.
4 TIRES
Check for damaged tyres. Tires showing cuts or dents must
be replaced. The tread depth must comply with the legal
regulations. Also check the air pressure. Insufficient tread
and incorrect air pressure deteriorate the driving perfor-
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mance.
5 BRAKES
Check correct functioning of the braking system. Verify that
there is sufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. The reservoirs
have been designed in such a way that brake fluid does not
need to be refilled even when the brake pads are worn. If
the level of brake fluid falls below the minimum value, this
indicates a leak in the braking system or completely worn
out brake pads. Arrange for the braking system to be
checked by an authorized KTM dealer, as complete failure
of the braking system can be expected.
Also check the state of the brake hose and the thickness of
the brake linings.
Check free travel at hand brake lever and foot brake lever.
6 CABLES
Check correct adjustment and easy running of all control
cables.
7 COOLING FLUID
Check the level of cooling fluid when the engine is cold.
8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check correct functioning of headlamps, tail-lights, brake
lights, turn indicators, indicator lamps and horn while the
engine is running.
9 LUGGAGE
If you are taking luggage with you, check that it is securely
fastened.
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EAR SUITABLE CLOTHING WHEN DRIVING A MOTORCYCLE
KTM
DRIVERS ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET
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JACKET REGARDLESS OF WHETHER DRIVING ALL DAY OR JUST GO FOR A
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SHORT RIDE HE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE BRIGHTLY COLO
RED SO THAT OTHER USERS OF THE ROADS CAN SEE YOU AS EARLY AS
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POSSIBLE F COURSE YOUR PASSENGER WILL ALSO NEED SUITABLE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
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O NOT DRIVE AFTER HAVING CONSUMED ALCOHOL
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NLY USE ACCESSORY PARTS RECOMMENDED BY
FRONT PANELLING CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
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MOTORCYCLE ASES
DISTRIBUTION AND THUS ALSO IMPAIR THE VEHICLE
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RACTERISTICS
Instructions for your first ride
– Verify that your KTM dealer performed the PREPARATION
OF VEHICLE jobs (see Customer Service Manual).
– Thoroughly read the whole instruction manual before star-
ting for your first tour.

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS

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– Familiarize yourself with the controls.
– Adjust the clutch lever, the hand brake lever and the foot
brake pedal to the most comfortable position.
– Get used to handling the motorcycle in an empty parking
lot or open space, before going for a longer ride. Also try to
ride as slowly as possible while standing upright, to improve
your feeling for the vehicle.
– Do not drive along off-road trails which go beyond your
ability and experience.
– Hold the handlebar with both hands and leave your feet on
the foot rests while driving.
– Remove your foot from the foot brake lever when you are
not braking. If the foot brake lever is not released the
brake pads rub continuously and the braking system is
overheated.
– You may only take a passenger along if your motorcycle is
fitted and registered for such purposes. During the ride, the
passenger must hold on the straps or to the driver, with his
feet on the passenger foot rests.
– Do not make any alterations to the motorcycle, and always
use ORIGINAL KTM SPARE PARTS. Spare parts from other
manufacturers can impair the safety of the motorcycle.
– Motorcycles are sensitive to alterations in the distribution of
weight. If you are taking luggage with you, it should be
secured as close as possible to the middle of the vehicle; dis-
tribute the weight evenly between the front and the rear
wheel. Never exceed the maximum permissible laden
weight and the axle weights. The maximum permissible
laden weight is made up of the following components:
– Motorcycle ready for operation and tank full
– Luggage
– Driver and passenger with protective clothing and helmet.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS SX, MXC, AND EXC:
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HE BOVE
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ONLY NO ADDITIONAL PASSENGER ALLOWED
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EITHER DO THESE MODELS MEET THE APPLICABLE STATUTORY REGU
LATIONS AND SAFETY STANDARDS
HIGHWAYS
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HEN RIDING YOUR MOTORCYCLE
OTHER PEOPLE MAY FEEL MOLESTED BY EXCESSIVE NOISE
Running in
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VEN VERY PRECISELY MACHINED SECTIONS OF ENGINE COMPONENTS
HAVE ROUGHER SURFACES THAN COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN SLI
DING ACROSS ONE ANOTHER FOR QUITE SOME TIME
EVERY ENGINE NEEDS TO BE BROKEN IN
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FIRST
NOT BE REVVED UP TO ITS PERFORMANCE LIMITS
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PPLY LOW BUT CHANGING LOADS FOR RUNNING
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– DO NOT DRIVE AT FULL LOAD FOR THE FIRST 500
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KILOMETERS (300 MILES) OR 5 HOURS!
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Starting when the engine is cold
1 Open fuel tap
2 Turn on ignition or emergency OFF switch
3 Put the gear in neutral
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OR EXAMPLE
4 Activate cold-starting aid (choke)
5 Leave throttle closed or open it no more than
down kickstarter vigorously all the way.
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OR STARTING ALWAYS PUT ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE BOOTS TO
AVOID INJURIES
MOTOR COULD KICK BACK AND FLING YOUR FOOT UPWARDS
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ORCEFULLY KICK THE KICKSTARTER DOWN THE WHOLE WAY AND DO
NOT OPEN THE THROTTLE
TUM AND AN OPENED THROTTLE INCREASES THE KICKING BACK RISK
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ODELS WERE DESIGNED AND BUILT FOR ONE PERSON
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SING THEM ON PUBLIC ROADS
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(300 ) 5
KILOMETERS MILES OR HOURS THE ENGINE MUST
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