Name: KTM 125 SX 2023
Brand: KTM
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20 STORAGE

124

20.2 Preparing for use after storage

401059-01

– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 48)

– Perform checks and maintenance measures when preparing for

use. ( p. 28)

– Take a test ride.

Table of Contents4
Means of Representation 17
Symbols Used7
Formats Used7
Safety Advice8
Use Definition - Intended Use8
Misuse8
Degrees of Risk and Symbols8
Tampering Warning9
Safe Operation9
Protective Clothing9
Work Rules10
Environment10
Owner's Manual10
Important Notes 311
Manufacturer Warranty, Implied Warranty11
Fuel, Auxiliary Substances11
Spare Parts, Technical Accessories11
Service11
Figures11
Customer Service11
View of Vehicle12
View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)12
View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)13
Serial Numbers14
Vehicle Identification Number14
Type Label14
Engine Number14
Fork Part Number14
Shock Absorber Article Number15
Controls16
Clutch Lever16
Hand Brake Lever16
Throttle Grip17
Stop Button17
Start Button18
Combination Switch18
Overview of Indicator Lights (125 SX EU)18
Overview of Indicator Lights (125 XC US)19
Combination Instrument19
Opening the Fuel Tank Filler Cap19
Closing the Fuel Tank Filler Cap20
Cold Start Button21
Idle Speed Adjusting Screw21
Shift Lever22
Foot Brake Lever22
Plug-In Stand (125 SX EU)22
Side Stand (125 XC US)23
Preparing for Use24
Advice on Preparing for First Use24
Running in the Engine25
Starting Power of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures26
Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Operating Conditions26
Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Dry Sand27
Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Wet Sand27
Preparing the Vehicle for Rides on Wet and Muddy Circuits28
Preparing Vehicle for High Temperatures or Slow Riding28
Preparing the Vehicle for Low Temperatures or Snow29
Riding Instructions30
Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use30
Starting the Vehicle30
Starting off31
Shifting, Riding32
Braking32
Stopping, Parking33
Transporting33
Refueling34
Service Schedule36
Additional Information36
10 Tuning the Chassis38
Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with Rider's Weight38
Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber38
Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber38
Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber39
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber40
Measuring the Dimension of the Rear Wheel Unloaded40
Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber41
Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber41
Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber42
Adjusting the Riding Sag43
Air Suspension XACT44
Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork44
Adjusting the Fork Air Pressure45
Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork46
Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork46
Handlebar Position47
Adjusting the Handlebar Position48
11 Service Work on the Chassis50
Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand50
Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand50
Bleeding the Fork Legs51
Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs51
Removing the Fork Protector52
Installing the Fork Protector52
Removing the Fork Legs52
Installing the Fork Legs53
Removing the Lower Triple Clamp53
Installing the Lower Triple Clamp54
Checking Steering Head Bearing Play56
Adjusting Steering Head Bearing Play57
Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing57
Removing the Start Number Plate58
Installing the Start Number Plate58
Removing Front Fender58
Installing the Front Fender59
Removing the Shock Absorber59
Installing the Shock Absorber60
Removing the Seat62
Mounting the Seat62
Removing the Frame Protector63
Installing the Frame Protector63
Removing the Engine Guard (125 XC US)63
Installing the Engine Guard (125 XC US)64
Removing the Air Filter Box Cover64
Installing the Air Filter Box Cover65
Removing the Air Filter67
Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box67
Installing the Air Filter68
Preparing Air Filter Box Cover for Securing69
Removing the Main Silencer69
Installing the Main Silencer69
Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling in the Main Silencer70
Removing the Fuel Tank70
Installing the Fuel Tank72
Checking the Chain for Dirt73
Cleaning the Chain73
Checking the Chain Tension74
Adjusting the Chain Tension75
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide76
Checking the Frame78
Checking the Link Fork78
Checking the Throttle Cable Routing78
Checking the Rubber Grip79
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever80
Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch80
Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid81
Brake System 1283
Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever83
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever83
Checking the Brake Discs83
Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level84
Adding Front Brake Fluid85
Checking that the Brake Linings of the Front Brake Are Secured86
Changing the Brake Linings of the Front Brake87
Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever89
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever89
Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level90
Adding Rear Brake Fluid91
Checking that the Brake Linings of the Rear Brake Are Secured92
Changing the Rear Brake Linings92
Wheels, Tires 1395
Removing the Front Wheel95
Installing the Front Wheel96
Removing the Rear Wheel96
Installing the Rear Wheel97
Checking the Tire Condition99
Checking Tire Pressure99
Checking Spoke Tension100
Cooling System 14101
Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level101
Checking the Coolant Level102
Draining the Coolant102
Refilling with Coolant103
Changing the Coolant105
Electrical System 15107
Removing the 12-V Battery107
Installing the 12-V Battery108
Charging the 12-V Battery109
Changing the Main Fuse110
Changing the Fuse of the Fuel Pump111
Diagnostics Connector112
Exhaust Control 16113
Programming the End Positions of the Exhaust Control113
Tuning the Engine 17115
Changing the Mapping115
Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable115
Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable116
Adjusting the Idle Speed117
Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever117
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever118
Service Work on the Engine 18119
Changing the Fuel Screen119
Checking the Gear Oil Level120
Changing the Gear Oil120
Adding the Gear Oil121
Cleaning, Care 19123
Cleaning the Motorcycle123
Storage 20125
Preparing for Use after Storage126
Troubleshooting 21127
Blink Code 22129
Technical Data 23131
Engine131
Engine Tightening Torques131
Capacities133
Gear Oil133
Coolant133
Fuel133
Chassis133
Electrical System134
Tires134
Fork134
Sx Eu134
XC Us135
Shock Absorber135
Sx Eu135
XC Us136
Chassis Tightening Torques137
24 Substances140
25 Auxiliary Substances142
26 Standards144
Index of Special Terms 27145
28 List of Abbreviations146
List of Symbols 29147
Yellow and Orange Symbols147
Green and White Symbols147
Index148

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Language	English