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TUNING THE CHASSIS 69

9.4Adjusting the spring preload of the fork

B00554-10

– Turn adjusting screws  counterclockwise all the way.

Info

Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.

– Turn back clockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the fork type.

Guideline

(990 Adventure)

Spring preload - Preload Adjuster

Comfort 5 turns

Standard 5 turns

Sport 8 turns

Full payload 7 turns

(990 Adventure R)

Spring preload - Preload Adjuster

Comfort 5 turns

Standard 5 turns

Sport 8 turns

Full payload 7 turns

Table of Contents5
Means of Representation9
Important Information10
View of Vehicle14
- View of Vehicle, Front Left Side (Vehicle Differs Slightly from Photo)14
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right Side (Vehicle Differs Slightly from Photo)16
Serial Numbers18
- Chassis Number18
- Type Label18
- Engine Number19
- Key Number19
- Fork Part Number20
- Shock Absorber Part Number20
Controls21
- Clutch Lever21
- Hand Brake Lever21
- Light Switch22
- Headlight Flasher Switch22
- Turn Signal Switch23
- Horn Button23
- Ignition/Steering Lock24
- Immobilizer24
- Emergency off Switch25
- Electric Starter Button25
- Combination Instrument26
- Combination Instrument - Function Buttons26
- Combination Instrument - Tachometer27
- Combination Instrument - Indicator Lamps27
Combination Instrument - Display28
Combination Instrument - Speedometer29
Setting Kilometers or Miles29
Combination Instrument - Time30
Setting the Clock31
Combination Instrument - Display ODO31
Combination Instrument - Setting/Resetting TRIP 132
Combination Instrument - Setting/Resetting TRIP 232
Combination Instrument - TRIP F Display33
Combination Instrument - Ambient Temperature Display34
Setting the Temperature Unit of Measure34
Combination Instrument - Warning of Slippery Roads35
Combination Instrument - Coolant Temperature Indicator35
Socket for Electrical Accessories36
Hazard Warning Flasher Switch/Hazard Warning Flasher36
Opening the Filler Caps37
Closing the Filler Caps38
Seat Lock39
Unlocking the Storage Compartment39
Locking the Storage Compartment40
Opening the Storage Compartment40
Closing the Storage Compartment41
Handrails41
Luggage Rack Plate42
Fuel Taps42
Foot Brake Lever43
Shift Lever43
Side Stand44
Center Stand45
- Passenger Footrests45
- Tool Set46
Preparing for Use47
- Information on First Use47
- Running in the Engine48
- Loading the Vehicle49
Riding Instructions51
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use51
- Starting52
- Starting off54
- Shifting, Riding54
- Braking58
- Stopping, Parking60
- Refueling62
Service Schedule65
Tuning the Chassis68
- Fork/Shock Absorber68
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork68
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork69
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork71
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber72
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber72
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber74
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber75
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber76
- Service Work on the Chassis78
- Raising the Vehicle Using the Center Stand78
Raising the Vehicle off of the Center Stand79
Bleeding the Fork Legs79
Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs80
Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play80
Removing the Front Side Cover81
Installing the Front Side Cover82
Removing the Radiator Guard83
Installing the Radiator Guard84
Removing the Seat84
Mounting the Seat85
Removing the Storage Compartment and Hanging It to One Side85
Installing the Storage Compartment86
Removing the Left Fuel Tank86
Installing the Left Fuel Tank88
Checking for Chain Dirt89
Cleaning the Chain89
Checking the Chain Tension91
Adjusting the Chain Tension92
Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket and Engine Sprocket94
Checking/Rectifying the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch97
Adjusting the Basic Setting of the Clutch Lever97
Removing the Right Underride Guard98
Installing the Right Underride Guard98
Removing the Underride Guard99
Installing the Underride Guard99
Brakes100
- ABS / Antilock Brake System (990 Adventure)100
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever101
- Adjusting the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever102
- Checking the Brake Discs102
- Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level103
- Adding Front Brake Fluid104
- Checking the Front Brake Linings106
- Checking the Free Travel of the Foot Brake Lever106
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level107
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid108
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings110
Wheels, Tires112
- Removing the Front Wheel112
- Installing the Front Wheel114
- Removing the Rear Wheel115
- Installing the Rear Wheel117
- Checking the Rear Hub Rubber Dampers119
- Checking the Tire Condition120
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure121
- Checking Spoke Tension122
Electrical System124
- Removing the Battery124
- Installing the Battery125
- Recharging the Battery126
- Changing the Main Fuse128
- Changing the ABS Fuses (990 Adventure)130
- Changing the Fuses in the Fuse Box132
- Removing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight134
- Installing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight136
- Changing the Low Beam Bulb136
- Changing the High Beam Bulb137
- Changing the Parking Light Bulb in the Headlight138
- Changing the Turn Signal Bulb139
- Changing the Tail Light Bulb140
- Changing the Brake Light Bulb141
- Checking the Headlight Setting142
- Adjusting the Headlight Range143
- Activating/Deactivating the Ignition Key143
Cooling System148
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level149
- Draining the Coolant152
- Filling/Bleeding the Cooling System153
- Checking the Coolant Level in the Compensating Tank156
Tuning the Engine158
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable158
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable159
- Ignition Curve Plug-In Connector159
- Adjusting the Ignition Curve to the Fuel Quality160
Service Work on the Engine161
- Checking the Engine Oil Level161
- Changing the Engine Oil and Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens162
- Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Oil Screens162
- Removing the Oil Filter X165
- Installing the Oil Filter167
- Filling up with Engine Oil167
- Adding Engine Oil169
Cleaning, Care170
- Cleaning Motorcycle170
- Protective Treatment for Winter Operation172
Storage173
- Preparing for Use after Storage174
Troubleshooting175
Immobilizer Blink Code178
Engine Control Blink Code180
Technical Data - Engine186
- Capacity- Engine Oil187
- Capacity - Coolant187
Technical Data - Engine Tightening Torques188
Technical Data - Chassis192
- Lighting Equipment194
- Tires195
- Capacity - Fuel195
Technical Data - Fork196
- 990 Adventure196
- 990 Adventure R197
Technical Data - Shock Absorber199
- 990 Adventure199
- 990 Adventure R200
Technical Data - Chassis Tightening Torques202
Substances205
Auxiliary Substances209
Standards211
Index212

Brand	KTM
Model	990 ADVENTURE EU
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

KTM 990 ADVENTURE EU User Manual

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