KTM 990s Motorcycle User Manual


 
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE »
IMPORTANT RECOMENDED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED BASED ON A SEPARATE SUPPLEMENT ORDER
at least
once a year
every 2 years
or 15000 km
Perform complete fork maintenance
z
Perform complete suspension strut maintenance
z
Clean and lubricate steering-head bearing and sealing elements
z
Treat the electrical contacts and switches with contact spray
z
Treat battery connections with contact grease
z
Change coolant fluid
z
A CLEAN MOTORCYCLE CAN BE CHECKED MORE QUICKLY WHICH SAVES MONEY!
1st Service
after
1000 km
every
7500 km
or
once a year
every
15000 km
or
every 2 years
Wheels
Check rim joint
z z z
Check tire condition and inflation pressure
z z z
Check chain, sprockets and chain guides for wear, force fit and tension
z z z
Check bolts on pinion and chain sprocket for locking devices and a tight fit
z z z
Lubricate chain
z z z
Check wheel bearings and jerk damper for play
z z
IF MOTORCYCLE IS USED FOR COMPETITION 7500 KM SERVICE SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT AFTER EVERY RACE!
Service intervalls should never be exceeded by more than 500 km.
Maintenance work performed by an authorized KTM workshop is not a substitute for care and maintenance by the driver!
VITAL CHECKS AND CARE PROCEDURES TO CONDUCTED BY THE OWNER OR THE MECHANIC
before
each start
after
every cleaning
every 1000 km or
after off road use
Check oil level
z
Check brake fluid level
z
Check brake pads for wear
z
Check lighting system for proper operation
z
Check horn for proper operation
z
Lubricate and adjust actuating cables and nipples
z
Clean chain
z
Lubricate chain
z z
Check chain tension
z
Check tire pressure and wear
z
Check coolant level
z
Check fuel lines for leaks
z
Check all control elements for smooth running
z
Grease the hand brake lever and clutch lever
z
Check brake performance
z z
Treat exposed metal components (except for the braking and exhaust
system) with wax-based anti-corrosion agents
z
Treat ignition/steering lock and light switch with contact spray
z