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MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE 128

9.32Checking chain sliding guard

100710-10

– Check the chain sliding guard for wear at the opening.

» If the rivets  of the chain are no longer visible at the lower edge  of the opening

of the chain sliding guard:

–

Change the chain sliding guard. x

9.33Checking the front brake discs

Warning

Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to worn brake disc(s).

– Change the worn brake disc(s) without delay. (Your authorized KTM RC8 workshop will be pleased to help.)

Table of Contents5
Means of Representation9
Important Notes10
View of Vehicle14
- View of Vehicle, Front Left Side14
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right Side16
Location of Serial Numbers18
- Vehicle Identification Number/Type Label18
- Key Number18
- Engine Number19
- Fork Part Number19
- Shock Absorber Part Number20
- Steering Damper Part Number20
Controls21
- Clutch Lever21
- Hand Brake Lever21
- Light Switch22
- Headlight Flasher Switch22
- Turn Signal Switch23
- Horn Button23
- Ignition/Steering Lock24
- Emergency off Switch24
- Electric Starter Button25
- Immobilizer25
- Combination Instrument - Overview26
- Combination Instrument - Function Buttons on Handlebar27
- Combination Instrument - Activation and Test28
- Display29
- Info Display30
- Indicator Lamps31
Notes/Warnings on the Combination Instrument32
Odometer Menu Odo/Trip 135
Odometer Menu Odo/Trip 236
FUELDISTANCE Menu37
FUELRANGE Menu38
DISTANCE to Next Service Menu39
LAPSTOGO Menu40
TOPSPEED Menu41
Lap/Bestlap/Lastlap Menu42
Lap/Bestlap/Topspeed Menu43
Total Distance Menu in Race Mode RACEODO44
SET-UP Menu45
CHANGE MODE Menu46
SET CLOCK Menu47
SETTINGS Menu48
SHIFT RPMS Menu49
LAP Menu, LAP BLANK T Button50
SET NUM LAPS Menu51
TRIP F RESET Menu52
UNITS Menu53
SET KM/MILES Menu54
SET °C/°F Menu55
OPTIONS Menu56
TPMS Menu57
OUTERTEMP Menu58
Displaying Lap Times63
Displaying Maximum Speed64
Setting ROAD or RACE Mode65
Setting the Clock with SET CLOCK65
- Adjusting Shift Speed RPM1/266
- Setting the Blank Time of the LAP Button LAP BLANK T67
- Setting the Number of Laps SET NUM LAPS69
- Setting the Fuel Reserve Display TRIPF RESET70
- Setting the Kilometers/Miles SET KM/MILES71
- Setting the Temperature Unit SET °C/°F72
- Switching the External Temperature Display On/Off72
- Opening the Filler Cap74
- Closing the Filler Cap75
- Supporting Strap75
- Seat Lock76
- Tool Set76
- Helmet Lock77
- Passenger Footrests77
- Shift Lever78
- Foot Brake Pedal79
- Side Stand79
General Tips and Hints on Putting into Operation80
- Advice on First Use80
- Running the Engine in81
- Loading the Vehicle82
Riding Instructions84
- Checks to be Made before Putting into Operation84
- Starting85
- Starting up86
- Shifting, Riding87
- Braking90
- Stopping, Parking91
- Refueling92
Service Schedule94
- Important Service Tasks to be Carried out by an Authorized KTM-RC8 Workshop94
- Important Service Tasks to be Carried out by an Authorized KTM-RC8 Workshop. (as Additional Job)97
Maintenance Work on Frame and Engine98
- Jacking up Motorcycle Front98
- Taking Front of Motorcycle off Work Stand98
- Jacking up Motorcycle Rear99
- Taking Rear of Motorcycle off Work Stand99
- Fork/Shock Absorber100
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork100
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork101
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork102
- Bleeding Fork Legs103
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber104
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber104
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber105
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber106
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber107
- Steering Damper109
- Adjusting the Steering Damper109
- Vehicle Level111
- Adjusting Front Vehicle Level112
- Adjusting the Vehicle Level at the Rear114
- Footrest Position115
- Adjusting Footrest Position115
Adjusting Shift Lever Stub118
Adjusting Shift Lever118
Adjusting the Footbrake Pedal Stub122
Adjusting the Footbrake Pedal123
Checking for Chain Dirt124
Cleaning the Chain124
Checking the Chain Tension125
Adjusting the Chain Tension126
Checking Rear Sprocket / Engine Sprocket for Wear128
Checking Chain Wear129
Checking Chain Sliding Guard130
Checking the Front Brake Discs130
Checking the Rear Brake Disc131
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Handbrake Lever132
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level133
Topping up Brake Fluid of Front Brake133
Brake Linings135
Checking the Front Brake Linings135
Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level136
Adding Rear Brake Fluid137
Checking the Rear Brake Linings138
Removing the Front Wheel139
Installing the Front Wheel141
Removing the Rear Wheel143
Installing the Rear Wheel144
Checking Rear Hub Cush Drive146
Checking the Tire Condition147
Checking the Tire Pressure149
Removing the Seat150
Fitting the Seat150
Removing the Passenger Seat151
Mounting the Passenger Seat151
Mounting the Helmet Lock on the Vehicle152
Removing the Battery152
Installing the Battery154
Recharging the Battery156
Changing the Main Fuse158
Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers160
Changing the Low Beam Bulb162
Changing the High Beam Lamp165
Changing the Parking Light Bulb168
Checking the Headlamp Setting170
Adjusting Headlamp Range171
Activating/Deactivating Ignition Key171
Cooling System175
Checking the Coolant Level175
Filling the Cooling System Compensating Tank176
Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever178
Checking Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch178
Correcting Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch179
Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable180
Throttle Grip180
Handlebar Height181
Adjusting the Handlebar Height181
Rear Frame Position184
Adjusting the Rear Frame Position184
Checking the Engine Oil Level189
Changing Engine Oil and Filter, Cleaning Oil Screen189
- Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Oil Screens190
- Removing the Oil Filter193
- Installing the Oil Filter195
- Filling up with Engine Oil195
- Adding Engine Oil197
Troubleshooting199
Immobilizer Blink Code202
Engine Control Blink Code204
Cleaning210
- Cleaning Motorcycle210
Protective Treatment for Winter Operation212
- Conservation for Winter Operation212
Storage213
- Putting into Operation after Storage214
Technical Data - Engine215
- Capacity- Engine Oil216
- Capacity - Coolant216
Technical Data - Engine Tightening Torques217
Technical Data - Frame220
- Lighting Equipment221
- Tires222
- Capacity - Fuel222
Technical Data - Fork223
Technical Data - Shock Absorber224
Technical Data - Frame Tightening Torques226
Substances229
Auxiliary Substances233
Standards235

Brand	KTM
Model	1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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