KTM (125 200 250 300 SX,MXC,EXC) 2003 Owner's manual

Art.Nr. 3.210.49 04/2002

125/200/250/300 SX, MXC, EXC

OWNERS HANDBOOK

MANUALE D’USO

MANUEL D’UTILISATION

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

2003

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

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IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY

BEFORE GOING ON YOUR FIRST RIDE. IT CONTAINS A GREAT

DEAL OF INFORMATION AND ADVICE WHICH WILL HELP YOU

USE AND HANDLE YOUR BIKE PROPERLY. IN YOUR OWN INTE-

REST, PLEASE PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO NOTICES THAT

ARE MARKED AS FOLLOWS:

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WARNING

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IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CAN BE DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND LIMB.

CAUTION

IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY DAMAGE PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE OR IMPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE’S TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Please insert the serial numbers of your motorcycle in the boxes below

Chassis number

Engine number

Key number

Stamp of dealer

Tampering with noise control system prohibited

Owners are warned that the law may prohibit: (a) The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of mainte-

nance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; and

(b) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered

inoperative by any person.

COMSUMER INFORMATION FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY

KTM S

PORTMOTORCYCLE

RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ANY EQUIPMENT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, COLORS

MATERIALS, SERVICES OFFERED AND RENDERED, AND THE LIKE SO AS TO ADAPT THEM TO LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHOUT

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT AND WITHOUT GIVING REASONS

OR TO CANCEL ANY OF THE ABOVE ITEMS WITHOUT

SUBSTITUTING THEM WITH OTHERS

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TSHALL BE ACCEPTABLE TO STOP MANUFACTURING A CERTAIN MODEL WITHOUT

PRIOR NOTICE

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N THE EVENT OF SUCH MODIFICATIONS, PLEASE ASK YOUR LOCAL

KTM

DEALER FOR INFORMATION

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Introduction

We would like to congratulate you on your purchase of a KTM motorcycle.

You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art sports motorcycle that guarantees to bring you lots of fun and enjoyment, provided that you clean and maintain it appropriately.

Before you go for your first ride, be sure to read this manual carefully and thoroughly in order to familiarize yourself with how to operate your new motorcycle and with its characteristics, even if this means that you will have to dedicate some of your valuable time to this task. Only by doing so will you learn how to tune your motorbike to your specific needs and how to protect yourself against injury. Besides, this manual contains important information on motorcycle maintenance. At the time this manual was typeset,

it was up-to-date with the latest state of this production series. It cannot be completely ruled out, however, that minor discrepancies may exist resulting from further design upgrades of these motorcycles.This manual is an important part of your motorbike and should be passed on to any subsequent owner in case you decide to sell it.

We expressly point out that work marked with an asterisk in the chapter "Maintenance work on the chassis and engine" must be performed by a KTM workshop. If maintenance work should become necessary during a competition, it must be performed by a trained mechanic.

For your own safety, use KTM-approved parts and accessories only. KTM is not liable for damage that arises in connection with the use of other products.

Take special care to follow the recommended run in, inspection, and maintenance intervals. Heeding these guidelines will significantly increase the life of your motorcycle. Have services carried out by a KTM dealer so that your warranty claim remains intact.

Off-road motorcycle driving is a wonderful sport and we hope that you will be able to enjoy it to the full. It may, however, involve potential problems for the environment or lead to conflicts with others. These problems or conflicts can be avoided if the motorcycle is used responsibly. To safeguard the future of motorcycle sports, make sure that you use the motorcycle in accordance with the law, show that you are environmentally conscious and respect the rights of others.

We wish you a lot of fun when driving !

KTM SPORTMOTORCYCLE AG

5230 MATTIGHOFEN, AUSTRIA

Attachments: Spare parts manual chassis & engine

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IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND

GUARANTEE INFORMATION

KTM sports motorcycles are designed and constructed to resist the usual wear and tear of normal use in competitions. The motorcycles comply with the regulations and categories currently in effect with the leading international motorcycle associations.

Observance of the service, maintenance and tuning instructions for the engine and chassis specified in the Owner's Manual is a prerequisite for faultless operation and the avoidance of premature wear. An improperly tuned chassis can lead to damage and breakage of the chassis components (see chapter on checking the basic chassis setting).

The service work specified in the "Lubrication and Maintenance Schedule" must be performed by a KTM workshop and recorded in the service manual otherwise claims under the warranty shall become void.

The fuels and lubricants specified in the Owner's Manual or automotive fluids with equivalent specifications must be used in accordance with the maintenance schedule.

No claims can be filed under the warranty for damage or consequential damage caused by manipulations or conversions to the motorcycle.

The use of the motorcycle under extreme conditions, e.g. on extremely muddy and wet terrain, can lead to higher than average wear on components such as the drive train or the brakes. In this case it may become necessary to service or replace wear parts before the service limit specified in the maintenance schedule has been reached.

THE SX/SXS AND MXC MODELS ARE PROHIBITED ON PUBLIC ROADS.

The EXC models are only allowed on public roads in the original homologated (throttled) version. Without this performance restriction (i.e.

dethrottled), these models are only allowed to be driven off-road but not on public roads. The EXC models are designed for off-road sports endurance

competitions(enduro) and not suitable for predominant motocross use.

In accordance with the international quality management ISO 9001 standard, KTM uses quality assurance processes that lead to the highest possible product quality.

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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS .............................................5

Chassis number ................................................................5

Engine number, engine type (125/200)............................5

Engine number, engine type (250/300)............................5

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS ...............................................5

Clutch lever .....................................................................5

Hand brake lever..............................................................5

Electronic speedometer, indicator lamp (EXC)...................6

Electronic speedometer ....................................................6

Tripmaster switch .............................................................7

Short circuit button (SX) .................................................11

Combination switch (EXC)..............................................11

Headlamp switch (EXC USA) ..........................................11

Flasher switch.................................................................11

Emergency OFF switch (Australia) ..................................11

Filler cap.........................................................................12

Fuel tap..........................................................................12

Choke knob ...................................................................12

Shift lever.......................................................................12

Kickstarter ......................................................................13

Foot brake pedal ............................................................13

Side stand ......................................................................13

Steering lock ..................................................................13

Compression damping of fork ........................................14

Rebound damping of fork ..............................................14

Compression damping of shock absorber (SX)................14

Compression damping of shock absorber (MXC, EXC) ...15 Rebound damping of shock absorber (SX, MXC, EXC) ...15

GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE

MOTORCYCLE...................................................................16

Instructions for your first ride .........................................16

Running in .....................................................................16

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................17

What you should check before each start.......................17

Starting when the engine is cold.....................................18

Starting when the engine is warm ..................................18

What to do when the engine is “flooded“ .....................18

Starting off.....................................................................18

Shifting, Riding...............................................................18

Braking...........................................................................19

Stopping, Parking...........................................................19

Refueling, fuel................................................................19

PERIODIC LUBRICATION - AND MAINTENANCE-SCHEDULE

....20

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE ..........24

Checking and adjusting the steering head bearing..........24

How to change the handlebar position...........................25

Breather plug front fork..................................................25

Cleaning the dust sleeves of the telescopic fork..............25

Basic suspension setup for the weight of the driver ........26

Checking the shock absorber and spring ........................26

Determining the static sag of the shock absorber ...........26

Determining the riding sag of the shock absorber...........26

Checking the basic setup of the telescopic fork ..............27

Changing the spring preload on the telescopic fork (SX models)27

Page Changing the spring preload on the telescopic fork (MXC/EXC models).27

Replacing fork springs ....................................................27

Adjusting the spring preload on the fork (SX) .................28

Changing the spring preloading of the shock absorber ...28

Pivot bearing..................................................................28

Checking the chain tension ............................................29

Correct the chain tension ...............................................29

Chain maintenance ........................................................30

Chain wear.....................................................................30

General information about KTM disc brakes...................31

Adjusting the free travel at the hand brake lever ............32

Checking the brake fluid level - front brake....................32

Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir............................32

Checking the front brake pads .......................................32

Replacing the front brake pads.......................................33

Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal.......33

Checking the rear brake fluid level .................................33

Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir .............................33

Checking the rear brake pads .........................................34

Replacing the rear brake pads ........................................34

Dismounting and mounting the front wheel...................34

Dismounting and mounting the rear wheel ....................35

Tires, air pressure ...........................................................36

Checking the spoke tension............................................36

Replacing the battery of the electronic speedometer ......36

Setting the clock of the electronic speedometer..............37

Checking/setting the distance of the magnetic sensor ....38

Replacing the headlight lamp .........................................38

Cooling system...............................................................39

Radiator cover for the cold season..................................39

Checking the coolant level .............................................39

Refilling / Bleeding the cooling system ...........................40

Cleaning the air filter......................................................40

Changing the original position of the clutch lever

..............41

Checking the oil level of the hydraulic clutch..................41

Bleeding of the hydraulic clutch......................................41

Exhaust system...............................................................41

Cleaning the spark arrestor (EXC USA) ...........................42

Carburetor adjustment ...................................................42

Draining the float chamber of the carburetor .................43

Checking the float level..................................................43

Checking the transmission oil level (125/200) ................44

Changing the transmission oil (125/200)........................44

Checking the transmission oil level (250/300) ................44

Changing the transmission oil (250/300)........................44

CLEANING..........................................................................45

CONSERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION ....................45

STORAGE...........................................................................45

Using RE Iniation............................................................45

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - CHASSIS (125/200)..........46

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - ENGINE (125/200)...........48

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - CHASSIS (250/300) ............50

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - ENGINE (250/300)...........52

INDEX.................................................................................54

WIRING DIAGRAM, CARBURETOR SETTING............Appendix

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Chassis number

The chassis number is stamped on the right side of the steering head tube. Enter this number in the field on page no 1.

Engine number, engine type (125/200)

The engine number and the engine type are stamped into the left side of the engine below the engine sprocket. Enter this number on page 1.

Engine number, engine type (250/300)

Engine number and engine type are stamped on the right hand side of the engine in front of the kickstarter. Enter this number in the relevant field on page 1.

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS

Clutch lever

The clutch lever 1 is located on the left side of the handlebars. The adjusting screw

A is used to change the original position of the clutch lever (see

maintenance work on chassis and engine).

Hand brake lever

The hand brake lever is mounted on the handlebars on the right and actuates the front wheel brake.

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Electronic speedometer, indicator lamp (EXC)

The green control lamp 1 flashes in the same rhythm as the flashing indicator when the indicator is working.

The blue control lamp

2 lights up when the high beam is on.

Electronic speedometer

The electronic speedometer display is activated as soon as the engine is switched on and the motorcycle starts to move. The engine must be started in order for the speedometer to be supplied with electricity from the generator. An impulse must be received from the wheel sensor to activate the display; the front wheel must turn at least one time.

TEST All of the display elements will light up for 1 second for the function test.

WS (wheel size) The display will change and briefly show the diameter of the front wheel in millimeters. If the front wheel does not turn, the display will automatically change to the SPEED/H mode. If the front wheel turns, the display will automatically change to the SPEED /ODO mode.

SPEED/H (hours) display mode

When you stop driving and no impulses are sent from the wheel sensor, the display mode will automatically change from SPEED/ODO to SPEED/H. H shows the operating hours. The operating hour counter starts to count as soon as you start the engine. The displayed figure cannot be cleared. Service intervals are indicated in operating hours for some KTM offroad motorcycles, making the operating hour counter a very practical function.

Anzeigemodus SPEED/ODO

The SPEED/ODO mode shows the speed and the total kilometers traveled. When the front wheel stops turning, the display will automatically change to the SPEED/H mode. The information will disappear in the display when the front wheel stops turning for 1 minute.

NOTE: A Tripmaster switch is available as an accessory and enhances the electronic speedometer by providing the following functions: 2x Tripmaster 2x chronometer for the lap time Average speed Maximum speed Clock Display in miles

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MODE

Tripmaster switch

The switch has three buttons: MODE, + (plus) and – (minus).

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WARNING

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DO NOT TRY TO CHANGE THE MODE OR READ THE SETTINGS WHILE DRIVING. YOUR

ATTENTION WILL BE DISTRACTED FROM THE TRAFFIC WHICH CAN EASILY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT

Electronic speedometer functions provided by the Tripmaster switch

The display modes on the electronic speedometer will change in the following order. If not, please read the chapter "ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING THE DISPLAY MODE."

SPEED/ODO display mode

SPEED displays the speed in KPH or MPH. The displayed figure cannot be cleared.

ODO displays the kilometers or miles traveled. The displayed figure cannot be cleared.

BUTTON no function

–

BUTTON no function

press the MODE

BUTTON to change to the next mode

press and hold the MODE

BUTTON 3 SECONDS to change to the next mode

SPEED/MAX display mode

MAX displays the maximum speed. It is always active.

BUTTON no function

–

BUTTON no function

press the MODE

BUTTON to change to the next mode

press and hold the MODE

BUTTON 3 SECONDS to reset the MAX figure to 0

SPEED/LAP display mode

LAP displays the stopped lap time in hours, minutes and seconds.

BUTTON Starts and stops the stop watch. The lap time is not reset to 0.

– BUTTON Stops the running stop watch, stores the lap time and restarts

the stop watch. The time is reset to 0. A total of 10 lap times can be stored and read in the SPEED/LAP display mode. To clear all of the stored lap times, hold the MODE button for 3 seconds in the SPEED/LAP mode.

press the MODE

BUTTON to change to the next mode

If no lap time is stored or the motorcycle is driving, the LAP/LAP mode will be skipped.

press and hold the MODE

BUTTON 3 SECONDS to reset the LAP figure and all

stored lap times to 0

LAP/LAP display mode

The lap number is shown at the top and the lap time in hours, minutes and seconds at the bottom of the display. If no lap time is stored or the motorcycle is driving, the LAP/LAP mode will be skipped. Hold the MODE button for 3 seconds in the SPEED/LAP mode to clear the stored lap times.

BUTTON changes to the next lap time.

–

BUTTON no function

press the MODE

BUTTON to change to the next mode

press and hold the MODE

BUTTON 3 SECONDS to change to the next mode

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SPEED/CLK (clock) display mode

CLK will display time in hours, minutes and seconds.

BUTTON no function

–

BUTTON no function

press the MODE

BUTTON to change to the next mode.

press and hold the MODE

BUTTON 3 SECONDS to set the time in the menu

(see SETTING THE CLOCK)

SPEED/H (hours) display mode

BUTTON no function

–

BUTTON no function

press the MODE

BUTTON to change to the next mode

press and hold the MODE

BUTTON 3 SECONDS to change to the SETUP mode

(see REVEALING/CONCEALING functions).

SPEED/TRP1 (trip 1) display mode

The TRP1 trip meter is always active and counts to 999.9. It is used to measure the length of a trip or the distance between 2 refueling stops. TRP1 is linked to AVS1 and STP1. The calculation of these figures is activated by the first impulse received from the wheel sensor (when the front wheel starts to turn) and stops 3 seconds after the last impulse is received (when the front wheel has stopped). The TRP1, AVS1 and STP1 figures are automatically reset to 0 after passing

999.9.

+ BUTTON no function –

BUTTON no function

press the MODE

BUTTON to change to the next mode.

press and hold the MODE

BUTTON 3 SECONDS to automatically reset the

TRP1, AVS1 and STP1 figures to 0.

SPEED/AVS1 (average speed 1) display mode

AVS1 is always active and shows the average speed based on the TRP1 and STP1 figures. The calculation of this figure is activated by the first impulse received from the wheel sensor and stops 3 seconds after the last impulse is received.

BUTTON no function

–

BUTTON no function

press the MODE

BUTTON to change to the next mode

press and hold the MODE BUTTON 3 SECONDS to reset the TRP1, AVS1 and

STP1 figures to 0.

SPEED/STP1 (stop 1) display mode

STP1 shows the traveling time based on TRP1 and continues to count whenever it receives impulses from the wheel sensor. The calculation of this figure is activated by the first impulse received from the wheel sensor and stops 3 seconds after the last impulse is received.

BUTTON no function

– BUTTON no function press the MODE

BUTTON to change to the next mode

press and hold the MODE

BUTTON 3 SECONDS to reset the TRP1, AVS1 and

STP1 figures to 0.

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SPEED/TRP2 (trip 2) display mode

The TRP2 trip meter is always active and counts to 999.9. Contrary to TRP1, the displayed figure can be changed using the + and – buttons. This is a very useful function for trips taken according to a roadbook. TRP2 is activated by the first impulse received from the wheel sensor and stops automatically 3 seconds after the last impulse is received.

BUTTON increases the TRP2 figure

–

BUTTON decreases the TRP2 figure

press the MODE

BUTTON to change to the next mode

press and hold the MODE

BUTTON 3 SECONDS to reset TRP2 to 0

SPEED/AVS2 (average speed 2) display mode

AVS2 shows the average speed based on the TRP2 and STP2 figures. The calculation of this figure is activated by the first impulse received from the wheel sensor and stops 3 seconds after the last impulse is received. The displayed figure will deviate from the actual average speed if TRP2 was changed manually or if STP2 was not stopped after the trip. +

BUTTON no function

–

BUTTON no function

press the MODE

BUTTON to change to the next mode

press and hold the MODE

BUTTON 3 SECONDS to change to the next mode

SPEED/STP2 (stop 2) display mode

STP2 is a manual stop watch. Start the stop watch by pressing the + button, press again to hold. Press again to continue timing. Press the MODE button to change to the next mode. The STP2 display will blink in the other modes if STP2 continues to run in the background. To stop STP2, return to the SPEED/STP2 mode and press the + button.

BUTTON starts and stops the stop watch

–

BUTTON no function

press the MODE

BUTTON to change to the next mode

press and hold the MODE

BUTTON 3 SECONDS to reset STP2 figures to 0

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no function

starts / stops LAP

figure LAP remains

next figure

no function

increases TRP2 figure

no function

starts / stops STP2

Press

Display

SPEED / ODO

SPEED / MAX

SPEED / LAP

LAP / LAP

SPEED / CLK

SPEED / H

SPEED / TRP1

SPEED / AVS1

SPEED / STP1

SPEED / TRP2

SPEED / AVS2

SPEED / STP2

OVERVIEW OF TRIPMASTER FUNCTIONS

Standing motorcycle

Driving motorcycle

Press –

Press MODE Hold MODE for 3 sec

no function

stops LAP, stores LAP

figure, resets LAP to 0

no function

decreases TRP2 figure

no function

next display mode

no function

resets MAX to 0

clears all LAP figures

next display mode

set clock menu

display setup menu

resets TRP1, STP1 and

AVS1 to 0

resets TRP1, STP1 and

AVS1 to 0

resets TRP1, STP1 and

AVS1 to 0

resets TRP2 to 0

next display mode

sets STP2 to 0

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Short circuit button (SX)

The short circuit button 1 turns off the engine. When pressing this button, the ignition circuit is short-circuited.

Combination switch (EXC)

The light switch has 2, respectively 3 switch positions.

A = Light off (this function is not available in all models) B = Low beam on C = High beam on

You may use button

2 to actuate the horn.

The red short circuit button

3 serves to switch off the engine. Leave the

switch pressed until the engine stops.

Headlamp switch (EXC USA)

In this model the headlamp is switched on with the pull switch 4.

Flasher switch

The flasher switch is a separate unit and is mounted on the left portion of the handlebar. The wire harness is designed in a way that whenever you want to use your bike off-road, you can dismount the entire turn indicator system without affecting the function of the remaining electrical system.

Flasher left

Flasher right

Emergency OFF switch (Australia)

The emergency OFF switch 5 is located next to the throttle grip. Primarily designed as safety or emergency OFF switch, it should normally not be in its activated state.

In this position, the ignition circuit is shorted; if the engine is running, it will stall immediately, if it is at standstill, it will not start.

In this position, the ignition circuit is enabled; the engine should start.

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Filler cap

To open it: turn filler cap counter-clockwise. To close it: put filler cap back on and tighten it by turning it clockwise.

Install tank breather hose

1 without kinks.

Fuel tap

OFF In this position the fuel tap is closed. No fuel can flow to the carburetor. ON During operation the twist grip must be turned to ON. This means

that the fuel can flow to the carburetor. With the twist grip in this position the tank will be emptied until only the reserve is left.

RES The reserve tank cannot be tapped until the rotating handle is turned

to the RES position. Fill the tank as soon as possible and remember to turn the rotating handle back to the ON position so that you will have backup fuel next time, too.

Reserve of the 9 l tank . . . . . . 1.3 l (0.32 US gallons)

Reserve of the 11 l tank

. . . . . . .

1.7 l (0.45 US gallons)

Choke knob

When pulling the choke knob 2 fully towards the top, a bore is opened in the carburetor. Through this bore the engine can take in additional fuel. This results in a rich fuel-air mixture, that is needed for a cold start. When pressing the choke knob downward in the carburetor, the bore is closed again.

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 between first and second gear.

ON RESOFF

MXC EXC

2,3,4,5 (6)

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Kickstarter

The kickstarter is mounted on the left side of the engine. Its upper part can be swivelled.

Foot brake pedal

The foot brake pedal is disposed in front of the right foot rest. Its basic position can be adjusted to your seat position (see maintenance work).

Side stand

Push the side stand to the ground with your foot and load it with the motorcycle. Make sure that you put your bike on solid ground and in a secure position. For off-road riding, you can use the rubber band

1 to

additionally secure the center stand in its folded-up position.

Steering lock

The handlebar can be locked by means of the lock located on the steering head. To lock it, turn the handlebar all the way to the right, insert the key, turn it to the left, press it in, turn it to teh right, and remove it.

CAUTION

EVER LEAVE THE KEY INSERTED IN THE STEERING LOCK. IF YOU TURN THE HANDLEBAR

TO THE LEFT THE KEY COULD GET DAMAGED

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Compression damping of fork

Hydraulic compression damping determines the reaction when the fork is compressed. The degree of compression can be adjusted with adjusting screws at the bottom of the fork legs.Remove the protecting cap

Turn the knob

2 clockwise to increase damping, turn it counterclockwise to

reduce damping during compression. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT

– turn adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go – turn it back by as many clicks as are specified for the relevant type of fork

Type White Power 1418X725 ..............20 clicks

Type White Power 1418X735 ..............22 clicks

Type White Power 1418X736 ..............20 clicks

Rebound damping of fork

Hydraulic rebound damping determines the reaction when the fork is rebound. By turning the adjusting screw

3 (REB), the degree of damping of

the rebound can be adjusted. Turn the knob clockwise to increase damping, turn it counterclockwise to reduce damping during rebounding.

STANDARD ADJUSTMENT – turn adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go – turn it back by as many clicks as are specified for the relevant type of fork

Type White Power 1418X725 ..............20 clicks

Type White Power 1418X735 ..............20 clicks

Type White Power 1418X736 ..............20 clicks

Damping action during compression of shock absorber (SX)

The shock absorber on the SX models can synchronize the compression damping in the low and high-speed range separately (Dual Compression Control). Low and high speed refers to the movement of the shock absorber during compression and not to the speed of the motorcycle. The low and high-speed technology overlaps. The low-speed setting is primarily for slow to normal shock absorber compression rates.The high-speed setting is effective at fast compression rates.Turning in a clockwise direction will increase the damping, turning counterclockwise will decrease the damping.

STANDARD LOW-SPEED SETTING: – Turn the adjusting screw 4 to the limit in a clockwise direction using a

screwdriver .

– Unscrew the respective number of clicks for the specific type of shock

absorber in a counterclockwise direction.

Type White Power 1218X756..............17 clicks

STANDARD HIGH-SPEED SETTING: – Turn the adjusting screw 5 to the limit in a counterclockwise direction

using a box wrench.

– Unscrew the respective number of turns for the specific type of shock

absorber in a clockwise direction.

Type White Power 1218X756.............. 2 turns

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WARNING

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THE DAMPING UNIT OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER IS FILLED WITH HIGH-COMPRESSION

NITROGEN

. NEVER TRY TO TAKE THE SHOCK ABSORBER APART OR TO DO ANY

MAINTENANCE WORK YOURSELF

. SEVERE INJURIES COULD BE THE RESULT.

EVER UNSCREW THE BLACK SCREW 6 CONNECTION (24MM).

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Compression damping of shock absorber (MXC, EXC)

The compression damping (during compression) can be adjusted for the MXC and EXC shock absorbers (Mono Compression Control). The degree of damping can be adjusted by turning adjusting screw

1 with

a screwdriver. Turning in a clockwise direction will increase the damping, turning in a counterclockwise direction will decrease the damping.

STANDARD ADJUSTMENT: – Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to the stop. – Then turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise, counting the number of

clicks that corresponds to the respective type of shock absorber.

Type White Power 1218X757 ..............17 clicks

Type White Power 1218X759 ..............17 clicks

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WARNING

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THE DAMPING UNIT OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER IS FILLED WITH HIGH-COMPRESSION

NITROGEN

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EVER TRY TO TAKE THE SHOCK ABSORBER APART OR TO DO ANY MAINTEN-

ANCE WORK YOURSELF. SEVERE INJURIES COULD BE THE RESULT.

NEVER UNSCREW THE BLACK SCREW 2 CONNECTION (24MM).

Rebound damping of shock absorber (SX, MXC, EXC)

By using the adjusting screw 3, the degree of damping of the rebound can be adjusted. Turn the knob to the right side to increase damping, turn it to the left side to reduce damping during rebounding.

STANDARD ADJUSTMENT: – Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to the stop. – Then turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise, counting the number of

clicks that corresponds to the respective type of shock absorber.

Type White Power 1218X756 ..............28 clicks

Type White Power 1218X757 ..............28 clicks

Type White Power 1218X759 ..............26 clicks

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WARNING

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THE DAMPING UNIT OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER IS FILLED WITH HIGH-COMPRESSION

NITROGEN

. NEVER TRY TO TAKE THE SHOCK ABSORBER APART OR TO DO ANY MAINTE-

NANCE WORK YOURSELF. SEVERE INJURIES COULD BE THE RESULT.

NEVER UNSCREW THE BLACK SCREW 4 CONNECTION (15MM).

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WARNING

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–WEAR SUITABLE CLOTHING WHEN DRIVING A MOTORCYCLE. SMART

KTM DRIVERS ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, BOOTS, GLOVES, AND A

JACKET

, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER DRIVING ALL DAY OR JUST GO FOR

A SHORT RIDE

. THE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE BRIGHTLY

COLORED SO THAT OTHER USERS OF THE ROADS CAN SEE YOU AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

. OFCOURSE YOUR PASSENGER WILL ALSO NEED

SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

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LWAYS TURN ON THE LIGHT TO MAKE SURE THAT OTHER DRIVERS

BECOME AWARE OF YOU AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

–DONOT DRIVE AFTER HAVING CONSUMED ALCOHOL

–O

NLY USE ACCESSORY PARTS RECOMMENDED BY KTM. FOR EXAM-

PLE, FRONT PANELLING CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MOTORCYCLE

. CASES, EXTRA TANKS ETC. CAN ALTER THE WEIGHT

DISTRIBUTION AND THUS ALSO IMPAIR THE VEHICLE

’S DRIVING

CHARACTERISTICS

–THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARE ALLOWED TO BE FITTED ONLY WITH

TIRES THAT HAVE THE SAME PROFILE TYPE

–B

E SURE TO CHECK THE SPOKE TENSION AFTER

MINUTES' RUNNING

TIME

. T

HE SPOKE TENSION WILL DECREASE QUICKLY ON NEW WHEELS

F YOU CONTINUE TO DRIVE WITH LOOSE SPOKES, THE SPOKES MAY

CRACK AND LEAD TO UNSTABLE HANDLING

(

SEE"CHECKING THE SPOKE

TENSION

").

–OBSERVE THE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, DRIVE DEFENSIVELY AND TRY TO

LOOK AHEAD AS FAR AS POSSIBLE SO THAT YOU RECOGNIZE ANY HAZARDS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

–A

DJUST YOUR DRIVING SPEED TO THE CONDITIONS AND YOUR

DRIVING SKILLS

–DRIVE CAREFULLY ON UNKNOWN ROADS OR IN UNKNOWN

TERRITORY

–W

HEN DRIVING OFF-ROAD, ALWAYS HAVE A FRIEND ON A SECOND

MOTORCYCLE TO KEEP YOU COMPANY

, SO THAT YOU CAN HELP EACH

OTHER SHOULD DIFFICULTIES ARISE

–R

EPLACE THE HELMET VISOR OR GOGGLE GLASSES EARLY ENOUGH.

HEN LIGHT SHINES DIRECTLY ON A SCRATCHED VISOR OR GOGGLES,

YOU WILL BE PRACTICALLY BLIND.

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EVER LEAVE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT SUPERVISION AS LONG AS

THE ENGINE IS RUNNING

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WARNING

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HE ABOVE MODELS WERE DESIGNED AND BUILT FOR ONE PERSON

ONLY

- NO ADDITIONAL PASSENGER ALLOWED!

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EITHER DO THESE MODELS MEET THE APPLICABLE STATUTORY

REGULATIONS AND SAFETY STANDARDS

. USING THEM ON PUBLIC

ROADS

, HIGHWAYS, FREEWAYS, ETC. IS AGAINST THE LAW.

–W

HEN RIDING YOUR MOTORCYCLE, PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT

OTHER PEOPLE MAY FEEL MOLESTED BY EXCESSIVE NOISE

Instructions for your first ride

– Verify that your KTM dealer performed the PREPARATION

OF VEHICLE jobs (see Customer Service Manual).

– Thoroughly read the whole instruction manual before

starting for your first tour. – Familiarize yourself with the controls. – Adjust the clutch lever, the hand brake lever and the foot

brake pedal to the most comfortable position. – Get used to handling the motorcycle on an empty parking

lot or open space, before going for a longer ride. Also try to

ride as slowly as possible while standing upright, to improve

your feeling for the vehicle. – Do not drive along off-road trails which go beyond your

ability and experience. – Hold the handlebar with both hands and leave your feet on

the foot rests while driving. – Remove your foot from the foot brake lever when you are

not braking. If the foot brake lever is not released the

brake pads rub continuously and the braking system is

overheated. – You may only take a passenger along if your motorcycle is

fitted and registered for such purposes. During the ride, the

passenger must hold on to the straps or to the driver, with

his feet on the passenger footrests. – Do not make any alterations to the motorcycle and always

use ORIGINAL KTM SPARE PARTS. Spare parts from other

manufacturers can impair the safety of the motorcycle. – Motorcycles are sensitive to alterations in the distribution of

weight. If you are taking luggage with you, it should be

secured as close as possible to the middle of the vehicle; dis-

tribute the weight evenly between the front and the rear

wheel. Never exceed the maximum permissible laden

weight and the axle weights. The maximum permissible

laden weight is made up of the following components:

– Motorcycle ready for operation and tank full

– Luggage

– Driver and passenger with protective clothing and helmet. – Pay attention to running-in procedure.

Running in

Even very precisely machined sections of engine components have rougher surfaces than components which have been sliding across one another for quite some time. Therefore, every engine needs to be broken in. For this reason, during its first 500 kilometers (300 miles) or 5 hours the engine must not be revved up to its performance limits. Apply low but changing loads for running-in.

CAUTION

DO NOT DRIVE AT FULL LOAD FOR THE FIRST 500 KILOMETERS (300 MILES) OR 5 HOURS!

GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE

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