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11
SERVICE
WORK
ON
THE
CHASSIS
167
11.5
Bleeding
fork
legs
Preparatory
work
–
Lean
the
motorcycle
on
the
side
stand.
100684-10
Main
work
–
Release
bleeder
screws
1
.
Any
excess
pressure
escapes
from
the
interior
of
the
fork.
–
Tighten
the
bleeder
screws.
Info
Perform
this
action
on
both
fork
legs.
11.6
Removing
the
seat
B01308-11
–
Insert
the
ignition
key
in
the
seat
lock
1
and
turn
it
clockwise.
–
Raise
the
rear
of
the
seat,
push
it
towards
the
rear,
and
remove
it
upwards.
168
170
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
5
Table of Contents
5
1 Means of Representation
10
Symbols Used
10
Formats Used
10
2 Safety Advice
11
Use Definition - Intended Use
11
Degrees of Risk and Symbols
12
Overview of Labels
14
Reporting Safety Defects
19
Noise Emission Warranty
20
Operating Noise Warning
20
Consumer Rights
20
Tampering Warning
21
Safe Operation
21
Protective Clothing
22
Work Rules
22
Environment
23
Owner's Manual
23
3 Important Notes
24
Guarantee, Warranty
24
Operating and Auxiliary Substances
24
Spare Parts, Accessories
24
Service
24
Figures
25
Customer Service
25
4 View of Vehicle
26
View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)
26
View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)
28
5 Serial Numbers
30
Vehicle Identification Number/Type Label
30
Key Number
30
Engine Number
31
Fork Part Number
31
Shock Absorber Part Number
32
Steering Damper Part Number
32
6 Controls
33
Clutch Lever
33
Hand Brake Lever
33
Throttle Grip
34
Horn Button
34
Light Switch
35
Headlight Flasher Switch
35
Turn Signal Switch
36
Emergency off Switch
36
Electric Starter Button
37
Ignition/Steering Lock
37
Overview
38
Function Buttons, Handlebar
39
Activation and Test
40
Display
41
Info Display
42
Indicator Lamps
43
Immobilizer
44
Notes/Warnings
44
Overview of ROAD Mode
48
Distance Menu 1, Odo/Trip 1/Time 1/Avs 1
49
Distance Menu 2, Odo/Trip 2/Time 2/Avs 2
49
Gear Display Menu, Odo/Trip 1/Gear
51
Fuel and External Temperature Menu, FUEL
53
Mapping Menu, ENGINE MAP
54
Next Service Menu, DISTANCE to Next Service
55
Overview of RACE Mode
56
Remaining Laps Menu, LAPSTOGO
57
Maximum Lap Speed Menu, TOPSPEED
58
Gear Display Menu, Lastlap/Racetrip/Gear
60
Fuel and External Temperature Menu, FUEL
61
Mapping Menu, ENGINE MAP
62
Lap Times Menu, Lap/Bestlap/Laptime
63
Maximum Speed Menu, Lap/Bestlap/Topspeed
64
Total Distance in Race Mode Menu, RACEODO
65
Overview of SET-UP Mode
66
SET-UP Menu
68
Mode Menu, CHANGE MODE
69
Time Menu, SET CLOCK
70
SETTINGS Menu
71
Shift Warning Lamp Menu, SHIFT RPMS
72
LAP Button Blank Time, LAP BLANK TIME Menu
73
Number of Laps Menu, SET NUM LAPS
74
Fuel Reserve Display Menu, TRIP F RESET
75
UNITS Menu
77
Kilometers/Miles Menu, SET KM/MILES
78
Temperature Display Menu, SET °C/°F
79
Fuel Consumption Menu (Liters), SET FUEL CONS
80
Fuel Consumption Menu (Gallons), SET GAL US/UK
81
Additional Functions Menu, OPTIONS
82
Quick Shifter Menu, OPTION QKSHIFT
83
External Temperature Display Menu, OPTION OUTTEMP
84
Tire Pressure Monitor Menu, OPTION TPMS
85
Table of Functions
86
Table of Conditions and Menu Activation
90
Adjusting the Mapping of the Engine Electronics ENGINE MAP
94
Displaying Lap Times
95
Displaying Maximum Speed
95
Setting ROAD or RACE Mode
96
Setting the Clock with SET CLOCK
97
Adjusting the Shift Speed RPM1/2
97
Setting the Blank Time of the LAP Button LAP BLANK TIME
99
Setting the Number of Laps SET NUM LAPS
100
Setting the Fuel Reserve Display TRIP F RESET
101
Setting the Kilometers/Miles SET KM/MILES
102
Setting the Temperature Unit SET °C/°F
103
Setting the Unit of Fuel Consumption (Liters) SET FUEL CONS
104
Unit of Fuel Consumption (Gallons) SET GAL US/UK
105
Switching the External Temperature Display On/Off
106
Opening the Filler Cap
107
Closing the Filler Cap
109
Seat Lock
109
Tool Set
110
Supporting Strap
110
Passenger Footrests
111
Shift Lever
111
Foot Brake Lever
112
Side Stand
113
Helmet Lock
113
7 Preparing for Use
114
Advice on First Use
114
Running the Engine in
115
Loading the Vehicle
116
8 Riding Instructions
118
Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use
118
Starting
119
Starting off
120
Shifting, Riding
121
Braking
124
Stopping, Parking
125
Transport
126
Refueling
127
9 Service Schedule
129
10 Tuning Thechassis
132
Tuning the Chassis
132
Fork/Shock Absorber
132
Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork
132
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork
133
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork
134
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
135
Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
136
Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber
137
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber
138
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber
138
Steering Damper
140
Adjusting the Steering Damper
141
Vehicle Level
142
Adjusting Front Vehicle Level
143
Adjusting the Vehicle Level at the Rear
145
Footrest Position
146
Adjusting the Footrest Position
146
Adjusting Shift Lever Stub
149
Adjusting the Foot Brake Lever Stub
150
Adjusting Shift Lever
150
Adjusting the Foot Brake Lever
154
Checking the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever
154
Handlebar Height/Position
155
Adjusting the Handlebar Height/Position
156
Rear Frame Position
161
Adjusting the Subframe Position
162
Service Work on the Chassis
167
Raising the Rear of the Motorcycle with Lifting Gear
167
Removing the Rear of Motorcycle from the Lifting Gear
167
Raising the Front of the Motorcycle with Lifting Gear
168
Taking the Motorcycle off of the Front Wheel Stand
168
Bleeding Fork Legs
169
Removing the Seat
169
Fitting the Seat
170
Mounting the Helmet Lock on the Vehicle
170
Removing the Passenger Seat
171
Mounting the Passenger Seat
171
Checking for Chain Dirt
172
Cleaning the Chain
172
Checking the Chain Tension
173
Adjusting the Chain Tension
174
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket and Engine Sprocket
176
Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever
179
Checking Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch
179
Correcting Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch
180
12 Brake System
181
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever
181
Checking the Front Brake Discs
181
Checking the Rear Brake Disc
182
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level
183
Adding Brake Fluid of Front Brake
183
Checking the Front Brake Linings
185
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level
186
Adding Rear Brake Fluid
187
Checking the Rear Brake Linings
189
13 Wheels, Tires
190
Removing the Front Wheel
190
Installing the Front Wheel
191
Removing the Rear Wheel
194
Installing the Rear Wheel
195
Checking Rear Hub Cush Drive
197
Checking the Tire Condition
198
Checking the Tire Pressure
200
14 Electrical System
202
Removing the Battery
202
Installing the Battery
204
Recharging the Battery
205
Changing the Main Fuse
208
Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers
210
Changing the Low Beam Bulb
212
Changing the High Beam Bulb
215
Checking the Headlight Setting
218
Adjusting the Headlight Range
218
Activating/Deactivating Ignition Key
219
15 Cooling System
223
Checking the Coolant Level
223
Filling Cooling System Compensating Tank
224
Tuning the Engine
226
Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable
226
Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable
227
Service Work on the Engine
228
Checking the Engine Oil Level
228
17 Serviceworkontheengine
229
Changing Engine Oil and Filter, Cleaning Oil
229
Screen X
229
Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Oil Screens X
229
Removing the Oil Filter X
232
Installing the Oil Filter
234
Filling up with Engine Oil
234
Adding Engine Oil
236
18 Cleaning, Care
238
Cleaning Motorcycle
238
Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation
240
19 Storage
241
Preparing for Use after Storage
242
20 Troubleshooting
243
21 Immobilizer Blink Code
246
22 Engine Control Blink Code
248
23 Technical Data
254
Engine
254
Engine Tightening Torques
255
Capacities
258
Engine Oil
258
Coolant
259
Fuel
259
Chassis
259
Electrical System
261
Tires
261
24 Substances
268
25 Auxiliary Substances
272
26 Standards
274
Index
275
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KTM 1190 RC8 R USA Specifications
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Brand
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Model
1190 RC8 R USA
Category
Motorcycle
Language
English
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