KTM 250 XC-F, XCF-W, EXC-F, 400 XC-W, EXC RACING, 450 XC, XC-W, EXC RACING, 525 XC, XC-W, EXC RACING, 525 XC DESERT RACING Motorcycle User Manual


 
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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
between first and second gear.
Kickstarter
The kickstarter is mounted on the right side of the engine. Its upper part can
be swivelled.
Foot brake pedal
The foot brake pedal is located in front of the right footrest. Its basic position
can be adjusted to your seat position (see maintenance work).
Side stand
Push the side stand to the ground with your foot and load it with the motor-
cycle. Make sure that you put your bike on solid ground and in a secure posi-
tion. For off-road riding, you can use the rubber band [1] to additionally secure
the center stand in its folded-up position
Steering lock
The handlebar can be locked by means of the lock located on the steering
head. To lock it, turn handlebar all the way to the right, insert key, turn it to
left, press it in, turn it to right, and remove it.
Never leave the key inserted in the steering lock. If you turn the handlebar to
the left the key could get damaged.