Starting Off; Shifting/Riding - KTM 990 SUPER DUKE Owner's Manual

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
IF THE ENGINE IS DOES NOT CRANK WHEN
YOU ACTUATE THE STARTER TIP SWITCH:
– the transmission is switched to idle
– Check if the emergency OFF switch is on
– Check if the ignition is on
– the headlight is on (Light switch in
position).
– If this is not the case, the battery is dis-
charged
– If the lights are on, proceed as described
in the „Trouble-shooting" section or
contact a KTM dealer.
IF THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT
START, WHEN YOU ACTUATE THE STARTER
TIP SWITCH:
– whether you accelerated while starting
– whether the FI indicator lamp is blinking
– if yes, check Troubleshooting - Blink
codes table
– Check if sufficient fuel is in the tank
– If this is not the case, refill the tank
– if sufficient fuel is in the tank, pro-
ceed as described in the „Trouble-
shooting" section or contact a KTM
dealer.
NOTE:
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety start-
ing system. The engine can only be started
if the transmission is in neutral or the clutch
lever is pulled. If the side stand is folded down,
the engine can only be started if the trans-
mission is in neutral or the clutch lever is
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pulled. The engine will stall if a gear is
engaged and the clutch lever is released with
the side stand folded down.

Starting off

Turn on the light, pull the clutch lever and
engage 1st gear. Slowly release the clutch lever
while you gently accelerate.
– BEFORE YOU START OFF, CHECK THAT THE
MAIN STAND HAS BEEN SWUNG UP FULLY.
IF THE STAND DRAGS ON THE GROUND, THE
MOTORCYCLE CAN GO OUT OF CONTROL.
– ALWAYS TURN ON THE LIGHT WHEN YOU
DRIVE. OTHER DRIVERS WILL BE ABLE TO
SEE YOU MUCH SOONER.
– DO NOT ATTACH A HELMET OR OTHER
OBJECTS TO THE HELMET LOCK ROPE
WHILE DRIVING. YOU CAN EASILY LOSE
CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Shifting/Riding

You are now in first gear, refered to as the
drive or uphill gear. Depending on the con-
ditions (traffic, road gradient, etc.), you can
shift to a higher gear. Close throttle, at the
same time pull clutch lever and shift to the
next higher gear. Let clutch lever go again
and carefully open throttle. Do not shift gears
and accelerate carefully in curves.
Only accelerate to the extent that road and
weather conditions allow. Be especially care-
ful when you accelerate in curves. Abrupt
opening of the throttle can cause the motor-
cycle to go out of control and also increases
fuel consumption.
By shifting down, use the brakes if neces-
sary and close throttle at the same time. Pull
clutch lever and shift down to the next gear.
Let clutch lever go slowely and open throt-
tle or shift down again.
If the engine is killed f.ex. at a crossing, sim-
ply pull the clutch lever and start. It is not
necessary to switch the gear to NEUTRAL.
Stop immediately if the FI indicator lamp lights
up while driving. The FI indicator lamp will
start blinking as soon as the transmission is
in neutral. The rhythm of the blinking lamp
will let you determine the two-digit „blink
code", e.g.:
Blink code 34: FI blinks 3x long, 4x short,
pause,
Blink code 06: FI blinks 6x short, pause
The blink code will indicate which compo-
nent is defective (see Troubleshooting). This
makes it possible to pinpoint the defect if a
diagnostic tool is unavailable.
– AVOID ABRUPT LOAD CHANGES WHILE RID-
ING AROUND BENDS AND ON WET OR SLIP-
PERY GROUND. OTHERWISE YOU MIGHT
EASILY LOSE CONTROL OVER YOUR MOTOR-
CYCLE.
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