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Shift lever
The shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine. The position of the
gears is shown in the illustration. Neutral, or the idle speed, is located bet-
ween first and second gear.
Kickstarter
The kickstarter is mounted on the left side of the engine. Its upper part can
be swivelled.
WARNING
–IF YOU WANT TO START THE ENGINE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ALWAYS PUT ON STURDY
MOTORCYCLE BOOTS IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES
. YOU MIGHT SLIP OFF THE KICK-
STARTER, OR THE ENGINE MAY KICK BACK THE KICKSTARTER.
–A
LWAYS KICK KICKSTARTER BRISKLY ALL THE WAY WITHOUT OPENING THE THROTTLE.
K
ICKING THE KICKSTARTER WITH NOT ENOUGH MOMENTUM, AND AN OPENED
THROTTLE GRIP INCREASE THE KICK
-BACK HAZARD.
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.
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 coun-
terclockwise 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
– 09.18.S7.55.........14 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
– 09.18.S7.55........ 12 clicks
2,3,4,5
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