KTM 1190 RC8 Motorcycle User Manual


 
CONTENTS 4
Setting number of laps SETNUMLAPS.............................. 66
Setting fuel reserve display TRIPFRESET........................... 67
Setting kilometers/miles SETKM/MILES............................. 68
Setting temperature unit SET°C/°F .................................... 69
Switching external temperature display on/off...................... 69
Opening the filler cap ....................................................... 71
Closing the filler cap......................................................... 72
Supporting strap............................................................... 72
Seat lock ......................................................................... 73
Tool set ........................................................................... 73
Helmet lock ..................................................................... 74
Passenger footrests........................................................... 74
Shift lever........................................................................ 75
Foot brake pedal .............................................................. 76
Side stand ....................................................................... 76
TIPS ON PUTTING INTO OPERATION .................................... 77
advice on first use ............................................................ 77
Running the engine in....................................................... 78
Loading the vehicle .......................................................... 79
RIDING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 81
checks to be made before putting into operation.................. 81
Starting ........................................................................... 82
starting up....................................................................... 83
Shifting, riding................................................................. 84
Braking ........................................................................... 87
Stopping, parking............................................................. 88
Refueling......................................................................... 89
GREASING AND SERVICE TABLE.......................................... 91
Important service tasks to be carried out by an authorized
KTM-RC8 workshop.......................................................... 91
Important service tasks to be carried out by an authorized
KTM-RC8 workshop. (as additional job) .............................. 94
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE................. 95
Jacking up motorcycle front............................................... 95
Taking front of motorcycle off work stand............................ 95
Jacking up motorcycle rear ................................................ 96
Taking rear of motorcycle off work stand............................. 96
Fork/shock absorber.......................................................... 97
Adjusting compression damping of fork .............................. 97
Adjusting rebound damping of fork..................................... 98
Adjusting spring preload of fork ......................................... 99
bleeding fork legs........................................................... 100
Compression damping of the shock absorber ..................... 101
Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the
shock absorber............................................................... 101
Adjusting high-speed compression damping of the shock
absorber ........................................................................ 103
Adjusting rebound damping of the shock absorber ............. 104
Adjusting spring preload of shock absorberx................... 104
Steering damper............................................................. 107
Adjusting the steering damper ......................................... 107
Vehicle level .................................................................. 109
Adjusting vehicle level, frontx....................................... 110
Adjusting vehicle level at rear .......................................... 111
Footrest position............................................................. 113
Adjusting footrest position............................................... 113
Adjusting shift lever stub................................................. 116