1190 RC8 R USA

KTM 1190 RC8 R USA User Manual

KTM 1190 RC8 R USA

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2014

1190 RC8 R USA

Art. no. 3213112en

Table of Contents

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
1 Means of Representation10
- Symbols Used10
- Formats Used10
2 Safety Advice11
- Use Definition - Intended Use11
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols12
- Overview of Labels14
- Reporting Safety Defects19
- Noise Emission Warranty20
- Operating Noise Warning20
- Consumer Rights20
- Tampering Warning21
- Safe Operation21
- Protective Clothing22
- Work Rules22
- Environment23
- Owner's Manual23
3 Important Notes24
- Guarantee, Warranty24
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances24
- Spare Parts, Accessories24
- Service24
- Figures25
- Customer Service25
4 View of Vehicle26
- View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)26
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)28
5 Serial Numbers30
- Vehicle Identification Number/Type Label30
- Key Number30
- Engine Number31
- Fork Part Number31
- Shock Absorber Part Number32
- Steering Damper Part Number32
6 Controls33
- Clutch Lever33
- Hand Brake Lever33
- Throttle Grip34
- Horn Button34
- Light Switch35
- Headlight Flasher Switch35
- Turn Signal Switch36
- Emergency off Switch36
- Electric Starter Button37
- Ignition/Steering Lock37
- Overview38
- Function Buttons, Handlebar39
- Activation and Test40
- Display41
- Info Display42
- Indicator Lamps43
- Immobilizer44
- Notes/Warnings44
- Overview of ROAD Mode48
- Distance Menu 1, Odo/Trip 1/Time 1/Avs 149
- Distance Menu 2, Odo/Trip 2/Time 2/Avs 249
- Gear Display Menu, Odo/Trip 1/Gear51
- Fuel and External Temperature Menu, FUEL53
- Mapping Menu, ENGINE MAP54
- Next Service Menu, DISTANCE to Next Service55
- Overview of RACE Mode56
- Remaining Laps Menu, LAPSTOGO57
- Maximum Lap Speed Menu, TOPSPEED58
- Gear Display Menu, Lastlap/Racetrip/Gear60
- Fuel and External Temperature Menu, FUEL61
- Mapping Menu, ENGINE MAP62
- Lap Times Menu, Lap/Bestlap/Laptime63
- Maximum Speed Menu, Lap/Bestlap/Topspeed64
- Total Distance in Race Mode Menu, RACEODO65
- Overview of SET-UP Mode66
- SET-UP Menu68
- Mode Menu, CHANGE MODE69
- Time Menu, SET CLOCK70
- SETTINGS Menu71
- Shift Warning Lamp Menu, SHIFT RPMS72
- LAP Button Blank Time, LAP BLANK TIME Menu73
- Number of Laps Menu, SET NUM LAPS74
- Fuel Reserve Display Menu, TRIP F RESET75
- UNITS Menu77
- Kilometers/Miles Menu, SET KM/MILES78
- Temperature Display Menu, SET °C/°F79
- Fuel Consumption Menu (Liters), SET FUEL CONS80
- Fuel Consumption Menu (Gallons), SET GAL US/UK81
- Additional Functions Menu, OPTIONS82
- Quick Shifter Menu, OPTION QKSHIFT83
- External Temperature Display Menu, OPTION OUTTEMP84
- Tire Pressure Monitor Menu, OPTION TPMS85
- Table of Functions86
- Table of Conditions and Menu Activation90
- Adjusting the Mapping of the Engine Electronics ENGINE MAP94
- Displaying Lap Times95
- Displaying Maximum Speed95
- Setting ROAD or RACE Mode96
- Setting the Clock with SET CLOCK97
- Adjusting the Shift Speed RPM1/297
- Setting the Blank Time of the LAP Button LAP BLANK TIME99
- Setting the Number of Laps SET NUM LAPS100
- Setting the Fuel Reserve Display TRIP F RESET101
- Setting the Kilometers/Miles SET KM/MILES102
- Setting the Temperature Unit SET °C/°F103
- Setting the Unit of Fuel Consumption (Liters) SET FUEL CONS104
- Unit of Fuel Consumption (Gallons) SET GAL US/UK105
- Switching the External Temperature Display On/Off106
- Opening the Filler Cap107
- Closing the Filler Cap109
  - Seat Lock109
  - Tool Set110
  - Supporting Strap110
  - Passenger Footrests111
  - Shift Lever111
  - Foot Brake Lever112
  - Side Stand113
  - Helmet Lock113
7 Preparing for Use114
- Advice on First Use114
- Running the Engine in115
- Loading the Vehicle116
8 Riding Instructions118
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use118
- Starting119
- Starting off120
- Shifting, Riding121
- Braking124
- Stopping, Parking125
- Transport126
- Refueling127
9 Service Schedule129
10 Tuning Thechassis132
- Tuning the Chassis132
  - Fork/Shock Absorber132
  - Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork132
  - Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork133
  - Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork134
  - Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber135
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber136
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber137
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber138
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber138
- Steering Damper140
- Adjusting the Steering Damper141
- Vehicle Level142
- Adjusting Front Vehicle Level143
- Adjusting the Vehicle Level at the Rear145
- Footrest Position146
- Adjusting the Footrest Position146
- Adjusting Shift Lever Stub149
- Adjusting the Foot Brake Lever Stub150
- Adjusting Shift Lever150
- Adjusting the Foot Brake Lever154
- Checking the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever154
- Handlebar Height/Position155
- Adjusting the Handlebar Height/Position156
- Rear Frame Position161
- Adjusting the Subframe Position162
- Service Work on the Chassis167
- Raising the Rear of the Motorcycle with Lifting Gear167
- Removing the Rear of Motorcycle from the Lifting Gear167
  - Raising the Front of the Motorcycle with Lifting Gear168
  - Taking the Motorcycle off of the Front Wheel Stand168
  - Bleeding Fork Legs169
  - Removing the Seat169
  - Fitting the Seat170
  - Mounting the Helmet Lock on the Vehicle170
  - Removing the Passenger Seat171
  - Mounting the Passenger Seat171
  - Checking for Chain Dirt172
  - Cleaning the Chain172
  - Checking the Chain Tension173
  - Adjusting the Chain Tension174
  - Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket and Engine Sprocket176
  - Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever179
  - Checking Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch179
  - Correcting Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch180
12 Brake System181
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever181
- Checking the Front Brake Discs181
- Checking the Rear Brake Disc182
- Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level183
- Adding Brake Fluid of Front Brake183
- Checking the Front Brake Linings185
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level186
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid187
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings189
13 Wheels, Tires190
- Removing the Front Wheel190
- Installing the Front Wheel191
- Removing the Rear Wheel194
- Installing the Rear Wheel195
- Checking Rear Hub Cush Drive197
- Checking the Tire Condition198
- Checking the Tire Pressure200
14 Electrical System202
- Removing the Battery202
- Installing the Battery204
- Recharging the Battery205
- Changing the Main Fuse208
- Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers210
- Changing the Low Beam Bulb212
- Changing the High Beam Bulb215
- Checking the Headlight Setting218
- Adjusting the Headlight Range218
- Activating/Deactivating Ignition Key219
15 Cooling System223
- Checking the Coolant Level223
17 Serviceworkontheengine229
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter, Cleaning Oil229
- Screen X229
- Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Oil Screens X229
- Removing the Oil Filter X232
- Installing the Oil Filter234
- Filling up with Engine Oil234
- Adding Engine Oil236
18 Cleaning, Care238
- Cleaning Motorcycle238
- Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation240
19 Storage241
- Preparing for Use after Storage242
20 Troubleshooting243
21 Immobilizer Blink Code246
22 Engine Control Blink Code248
23 Technical Data254
- Engine254
- Engine Tightening Torques255
- Capacities258
- Engine Oil258
- Coolant259
- Fuel259
- Chassis259
- Electrical System261
- Tires261
24 Substances268
25 Auxiliary Substances272
26 Standards274
- Index275

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Brand	KTM
Model	1190 RC8 R USA
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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