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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 ulti-
mately 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 unneces-
sary 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 performance.
5 BRAKES
Check correct functioning of the braking system. Verify that there
is sufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. The reservoirs have been
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designed in such a way that brake fluid does not need to be refil-
led even when the brake pads are worn. If the level of brake fluid
falls below the minimum value, this indicates a leak in the bra-
king 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
DRIVERS ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET
LESS OF WHETHER DRIVING ALL DAY OR JUST GO FOR A SHORT RIDE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE BRIGHTLY COLORED SO THAT OTHER
USERS OF THE ROADS CAN SEE YOU AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
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
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BUTION AND THUS ALSO IMPAIR THE VEHICLE
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FRONT AND REAR WHEELS MAY ONLY BE FITTED WITH TIRES HAVING THE
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SAME TREAD LAYOUT
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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BOOTS
GLOVES
AND A JACKET
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EXTRA TANKS ETC
CAN ALTER THE WEIGHT DISTRI
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ONLY USE HOLOGATED TIRES
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 starting for
your first tour. Additionally, you should also read the enclosed
operating instructions for the spring elements.
– Familiarize yourself with the controls.
– Adjust the clutch lever (125/200), 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 slo-
wly 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 pas-
senger foot rests.
– Do not make any alterations to the motorcycle, and always use
ORIGINAL KTM SPARE PARTS. Spare parts from other manufac-
turers 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; distribute 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:
– THE ABOVE MODELS WERE DESIGNED AND BUILT FOR ONE
PERSON ONLY - NO ADDITIONAL PASSENGER ALLOWED!
– NEITHER DO THESE MODELS MEET THE APPLICABLE STA-
TUTORY REGULATIONS AND SAFETY STANDARDS. USING
THEM ON PUBLIC ROADS, HIGHWAYS, FREEWAYS ETC. IS
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KTM
SMART
AGAINST THE LAW.
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REGARD
– WHEN RIDING YOUR MOTORCYCLE, PLEASE BEAR IN MIND
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THAT OTHER PEOPLE MAY FEEL MOLESTED BY EXCESSIVE
NOISE.
F COURSE YOUR
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OR EXAMPLE
Running in
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VEN VERY PRECISELY MACHINED SECTIONS OF ENGINE COMPONENTS
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HAVE ROUGHER SURFACES THAN COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN SLI
DING ACROSS ONE ANOTHER FOR QUITE SOME TIME
ENGINE NEEDS TO BE BROKEN IN
500
KILOMETERS
REVVED UP TO ITS PERFORMANCE LIMITS
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APPLY LOW BUT CHANGING LOADS FOR RUNNING
– DO NOT DRIVE AT FULL LOAD FOR THE FIRST 500 KILOME-
TERS (300 MILES) OR 5 HOURS!
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OR THIS REASON
(300
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5
MILES
OR
HOURS THE ENGINE MUST NOT BE
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