Kickstarter; Foot Brake Pedal; Steering Lock; Compression Damping Of Fork - KTM 1998 400 R Owner's Handbook Manual

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Kickstarter

The kickstarter is mounted on the left side of the engine. Its upper part can
be swivelled.
A
LWAYS WEAR BOOTS WHEN USING THE KICKSTARTER TO AVOID INJURY

Foot brake pedal

The foot brake pedal is located in front of the right footrest. Its basic posi-
tion can be adjusted to your seat position (see maintenance work).
I
F THE RESISTANCE IN THE HAND BRAKE LEVER OR FOOT BRAKE PEDAL FEELS
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TOO MUCH GIVE
BRAKE SYSTEM
THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOOKED OVER BY A

Steering lock

The handlebar can be locked by means of the lock located on the control
head. Fully turn handlebar to right to lock, insert key, turn to left, press in,
turn to right and withdraw.
N
EVER LEAVE THE KEY INSERTED IN THE LOCK
THE KEY COULD GET DAMAGED

Compression damping of fork

The compression damping mechanism is built into the left fork tube. It only
regulates the degree of damping during compression.
By using the knob
can be adjusted. Turn the knob clockwise to increase damping, turn it
counterclockwise to reduce damping during compression.
BASIC SETTING
– turn rotary knob clockwise as far as it will go
– turn it back counter-clockwise by as many clicks as are specified for the
relevant type of fork
– WP 06.18.Q7.12 (K4T96L3).........10 clicks

Rebound damping of fork

The rebound damping mechanism is built into the right fork tube. It only
regulates the degree of damping during rebounding.
By using the knob
adjusted. Turn the knob clockwise to increase damping, turn it counter-
2
clockwise to reduce damping during rebounding.
BASIC SETTING
– turn rotary knob clockwise as far as it will go
– turn it back counter-clockwise by as many clicks as are specified for the
relevant type of fork
– WP 06.18.Q7.12 (K4T96L3).........14 clicks
WARNING
WARNING
),
THIS IS AN INDICATION THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE
. D '
ON T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE ANYMORE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING
KTM
DEALER
! CAUTION
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F YOU TURN THE STEERING TO THE LEFT
.
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(COM), the degree of damping of the compression
2
(REB), the degree of damping of the rebound can be
.
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SPONGY
.
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