Choke Knob; Shift Lever; Kickstarter; Foot Brake Pedal - KTM 125 SX Owner's Handbook Manual

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Choke knob

When pulling the choke knob
the carburetor. Through this bore the engine can take in additional fuel.
This encoure the rich fuel-air mixture, that is needed for a cold start.
When pressing the choke knob downward in the carburetor, the bore is
closed again.

Shift lever

The shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine. The position of the
gears is shown in the illustration. Neutral, or the idle speed, is located bet-
ween first and second gear.

Kickstarter

The kickstarter is mounted on the right side of the engine. Its upper part
can be swivelled.
WARNING
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HEN STARTING THE ENGINE PUT ON MOTORCYCLE BOOTS IN ORDER TO AVOID INJU
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RIES OU MAY SLIP OFF THE KICKSTARTER
KICKING NOT VEHEMENTLY ENOUGH

Foot brake pedal

The foot brake pedal is disposed in front of the right foot rest. Its basic posi-
tion can be adjusted to your seat position (see maintenance work).
WARNING
IF THE RESISTANCE IN THE HAND BRAKE LEVER OR FOOT BRAKE PEDAL FEELS
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TOO MUCH GIVE THIS IS AN INDICATION THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE
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BRAKE SYSTEM ON T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE ANYMORE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING THE
BRAKE SYSTEM LOOKED OVER BY A

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 turning the adjusting screw
compression can be adjusted. Turn the knob clockwise to increase damping,
turn it counterclockwise to reduce damping during compression.
STANDARD ADJUSTMENT
– turn adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go
– turn it back by as many clicks as are specified for the relevant type of fork
Type Marzocchi 91...............................15 clicks
Type White Power 918T767 ................12 clicks
Type White Power 918T768 ................12 clicks
Type White Power 918T769 ................12 clicks
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fully towards the top, a bore is opened in
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OR THE ENGINE MAY STRIKE BACK WHEN
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