GENERAL TIPS AND HINTS ON PUTTING INTO OPERATION 37
Info
When using your vehicle, remember that others may feel disturbed by excessive noise.
– Make sure that the pre-delivery inspection work has been carried out by an authorized KTM workshop.
You receive a delivery certificate and the service record at vehicle handover.
– Before your first trip, read the entire operating instructions carefully.
– Get to know the controls.
– adjust the basic position of clutch lever. ( p. 127)
– Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever. ( p. 76)
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake pedal. x ( p. 84)
– Get used to handling the motorcycle on a suitable piece of land before making a longer trip. Try also to ride as slowly as possible and
in a standing position to get a better feeling for the vehicle.
– Do not make any offroad trips that over-stress your ability and experience.
– Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
– Run the engine in.
6.2Running in the engine
– During the running-in phase, do not exceed the specified engine speed and engine performance.
Guideline
Maximum engine speed
During the first: 1,000 km (621.4 mi) 6,000 rpm
After the first: 1,000 km (621.4 mi) 7,800 rpm
– Avoid fully opening the throttle!