KTM 990 ADVENTURE User Manual

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Adjusting the spring preload on the fork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Compression damping of shock absorber . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Rebound damping of shock absorber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Adjusting the preload of the shock absorber . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Breathing the fork legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Cleaning the dust sleeves of the telescopic fork . . . . . . . . .47
Checking the chain tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Correct chain tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Chain maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Checking the chain for wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
General informations about KTM disc brakes . . . . . . . . . . .50
Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake lever . . . . . . . . . .53
Checking of brake fluid level - front brake . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Checking the front brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Checking rear brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Checking the rear brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Dismounting and mounting the front wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Dismounting and mounting the rear wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Tires, air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Checking spoke tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Demounting and mounting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Main fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
ABS fuses – models with ABS (antilock brake system) . . . . .64
Fuses for individual current consumers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Replacing the headlight lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Adjusting the headlight range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Replacing the brake and tail light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Replacing the flasher bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Checking the cooling liquid level in the compensating tank .71
Checking the cooling liquid level in the radiator . . . . . . . . .72
Bleeding the cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Changing the original position of the clutch lever . . . . . . . .74
Checking the oil level of the hydraulic clutch . . . . . . . . . . .74
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Changing the engine oil and the oil filter,
cleaning the oil screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Activating the ignition curve for low-octane fuel . . . . . . . . .82
TROUBLE SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
CONSERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CHASSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
HEAD WORD INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
CONSUMER INFORMATION FOR USA ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

KTM 990 ADVENTURE Specifications

General

Engine Type	V-twin, 4-stroke
Displacement	999 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 62.4 mm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Dry Weight	209 kg
Torque	100 Nm
Front Suspension	WP-USD 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP shock absorber
Rear Brake	1 x 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	860 mm
Fuel Capacity	19.5 liters
Front Brake	Dual 300 mm discs, 4-piston calipers