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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 148

9.46Installing the rear wheel x

Warning

Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake discs.

– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.

Warning

Danger of accidents No braking effect when operating the rear brake.

– After installing the rear wheel, always operate the footbrake until the pressure point is reached.

–

Check the rear hub shock absorbers. x ( p. 151)

Table of Contents5
Means of Representation9
Important Notes10
- Overview of Labels12
View of Vehicle22
- View of Vehicle, Front Left Side22
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right Side24
Location of Serial Numbers26
- Chassis Number/Type Label26
- Key Number26
- Engine Number27
- Fork Part Number27
- Shock Absorber Part Number28
- Steering Damper Part Number28
Controls29
- Clutch Lever29
- Hand Brake Lever29
- Light Switch30
- Headlight Flasher Switch30
- Flasher Switch31
- Horn Button31
- Ignition/Steering Lock32
- Emergency off Switch32
- Electric Starter Button33
- Combination Instrument - Overview34
- Combination Instrument - Function Buttons on Handlebar35
- Combination Instrument - Activation and Test36
- Display37
- Info Display38
- Indicator Lamps39
Notes/Warnings on the Combination Instrument40
ODO Menu43
FUELDISTANCE Menu44
FUELRANGE Menu45
DISTANCE to Next Service Menu46
LAPSTOGO Menu47
TOPSPEED Menu48
Lap/Bestlap/Lastlap Menu49
Lap/Bestlap/Topspeed Menu50
Total Distance Menu in Race Mode RACEODO51
SET-UP Menu52
CHANGE MODE Menu53
SET CLOCK Menu54
SETTINGS Menu55
SHIFT RPMS Menu56
LAP Menu, LAP BLANK T Button57
SET NUM LAPS Menu58
TRIP F RESET Menu59
UNITS Menu60
SET KM/MILES Menu61
SET °C/°F Menu62
OPTIONS Menu63
TPMS Menu64
OUTERTEMP Menu65
Displaying Lap Times70
Displaying Maximum Speed71
Setting ROAD or RACE Mode72
Setting the Clock with SET CLOCK72
Adjusting Shift Speed RPM1/273
- Setting the Blank Time of the LAP Button LAP BLANK T74
- Setting the Number of Laps SET NUM LAPS76
- Setting the Fuel Reserve Display TRIPF RESET77
- Setting the Kilometers/Miles SET KM/MILES78
- Setting the Temperature Unit SET °C/°F79
- Switching the External Temperature Display On/Off79
- Opening the Filler Cap81
- Closing the Filler Cap82
- Supporting Strap82
- Seat Lock83
- Helmet Lock83
- Passenger Footrests84
- Shift Lever84
- Foot Brake Pedal85
- Side Stand86
Tips on Putting into Operation87
- Advice on First Use87
- Running the Engine in88
- Loading the Vehicle89
Riding Instructions91
- Checks to be Made before Putting into Operation91
- Starting92
- Starting up93
- Shifting, Riding94
- Braking97
- Stopping, Parking98
- Refueling99
Service Schedule101
- Important Service Tasks to be Carried out by an Authorized KTM-RC8 Workshop101
- Important Service Tasks to be Carried out by an Authorized KTM-RC8 Workshop. (as Additional Job)104
Maintenance Work on Chassis and Engine105
- Jacking up Motorcycle Front105
- Taking Front of Motorcycle off Work Stand105
- Jacking up Motorcycle Rear106
- Taking Rear of Motorcycle off Work Stand106
- Fork/Shock Absorber107
- Adjusting Compression Damping of Fork107
- Adjusting Rebound Damping of Fork108
- Adjusting Spring Preload of Fork109
- Bleeding Fork Legs110
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber111
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber111
- Adjusting High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber113
- Adjusting Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber114
- Adjusting Spring Preload of Shock Absorber114
- Steering Damper117
- Adjusting the Steering Damper117
- Vehicle Level119
- Adjusting Front Vehicle Level120
- Adjusting the Vehicle Level at the Rear122
- Footrest Position124
- Adjusting Footrest Position124
- Adjusting Shift Lever Stub126
Adjusting Shift Lever126
Adjusting the Footbrake Pedal Stub130
Adjusting the Footbrake Pedal131
Checking for Chain Dirt131
Cleaning the Chain132
Checking the Chain Tension133
Adjusting the Chain Tension134
Checking Rear Sprocket / Engine Sprocket for Wear136
Checking Chain Wear137
Checking Chain Sliding Guard138
Checking the Front Brake Discs138
Checking the Rear Brake Disc139
Adjusting the Basic Position of the Handbrake Lever139
Checking Brake Fluid Level of Front Brake140
Topping up Brake Fluid of Front Brake140
Brake Linings142
Checking the Front Brake Linings142
Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level143
Topping up Rear Brake Fluid144
Checking the Rear Brake Linings145
Removing Front Wheel146
Fitting Front Wheel147
Removing Rear Wheel148
Installing the Rear Wheel150
Checking Rear Hub Shock Absorbers153
Tire Condition Checking153
Checking Tire Air Pressure155
Removing the Seat156
Fitting the Seat156
Removing Passenger Seat157
Fitting the Passenger Seat157
Mounting Helmet Lock on Vehicle158
Removing the Battery158
Installing the Battery160
Recharging the Battery161
Changing the Main Fuse163
Changing the Fuses of Individual Power Consumers165
Changing the Low Beam Bulb167
Changing the High Beam Bulb170
Changing the Parking Light Bulb174
Checking Headlight Adjustment177
Adjusting Headlamp Range177
Activating/Deactivating Ignition Key178
Cooling System181
Checking the Coolant Level182
Filling the Cooling System Compensating Tank183
Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever185
Checking Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch185
Correcting Fluid Level of Hydraulic Clutch186
Adjusting Gas Bowden Cable187
Handlebar Height187
Adjusting the Handlebar Height188
Rear Frame Position190
Adjusting the Rear Frame Position191
Checking Engine Oil Level195
Changing Engine Oil and Filter, Cleaning Oil Screen196
Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Oil Screens196
Removing Oil Filter199
- Fitting Oil Filter201
- Filling up with Engine Oil201
- Topping up Engine Oil203
Troubleshooting205
Immobilizer Flash Code208
Engine Control Flash Code210
Cleaning217
- Cleaning Motorcycle217
Conservation for Winter Operation219
Storage220
- Putting into Operation after Storage221
Technical Data - Engine222
- Capacity- Engine Oil223
- Capacity - Coolant223
Technical Data - Engine Tightening Torques224
Technical Data - Chassis227
- Lighting Equipment228
- Capacity - Fuel229
Technical Data - Fork230
Technical Data - Shock Absorber231
Technical Data - Chassis Tightening Torques233
Substances236
Auxiliary Substances239
Standards241
Index242

Brand	KTM
Model	2008 1190 RC8 USA
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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