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Kickstarter
The kickstarter is mounted on the left side of the engine. Its upper part can
be swivelled.
WARNING
A
LWAYS WEAR BOOTS WHEN USING THE KICKSTARTER TO AVOID INJURY
.
Foot brake pedal
The foot brake pedal is located in front of the right footrest. Its basic posi-
tion can be adjusted to your seat position (see maintenance work).
WARNING
I
F THE RESISTANCE IN THE HAND BRAKE LEVER OR FOOT BRAKE PEDAL FEELS “SPONGY”
(
TOO MUCH GIVE), THIS IS AN INDICATION THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE
BRAKE SYSTEM
. DON’T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE ANYMORE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING
THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOOKED OVER BY A
KTM DEALER.
Steering lock
The handlebar can be locked by means of the lock located on the control
head. Fully turn handlebar to right to lock, insert key, turn to left, press in,
turn to right and withdraw.
!
CAUTION
!
N
EVER LEAVE THE KEY INSERTED IN THE LOCK
. IF YOU TURN THE STEERING TO THE LEFT
THE KEY COULD GET DAMAGED
.
Compression damping of fork
The compression damping mechanism is built into the left fork tube. It only
regulates the degree of damping during compression.
By using the knob
1 (COM), the degree of damping of the compression
can be adjusted. Turn the knob clockwise to increase damping, turn it
counterclockwise to reduce damping during compression.
BASIC SETTING
– turn rotary knob clockwise as far as it will go
– turn it back counter-clockwise by as many clicks as are specified for the
relevant type of fork
– WP 06.18.Q7.12 (K4T96L3).........10 clicks
Rebound damping of fork
The rebound damping mechanism is built into the right fork tube. It only
regulates the degree of damping during rebounding.
By using the knob
2 (REB), the degree of damping of the rebound can be
adjusted. Turn the knob clockwise to increase damping, turn it counter-
clockwise to reduce damping during rebounding.
BASIC SETTING
– turn rotary knob clockwise as far as it will go
– turn it back counter-clockwise by as many clicks as are specified for the
relevant type of fork
– WP 06.18.Q7.12 (K4T96L3).........14 clicks
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