User manual KTM 250 EXC-F SIX DAYS 2008

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 2008 250 SX-F 250 XC-F, XCF-W 250 EXC-F, EXC-F SIX DAYS 3211228en 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 sport motorcycle that guarantees to bring you lots of fun and enjoyment, provided that you clean and maintain it appropriately. Please insert the serial numbers of your motorcycle in the boxes below Frame number Engine number Key number Stamp of dealer All information contained is without obligation. KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG particularly reserves the right to modify any equipment, technical specifications, prices, colors, shapes, materials, services, service work, constructions, equipment and the like so as to adapt them to local conditions or to cancel any of the above items, all without previous announcement and without giving reasons. [. . . ] Take the lower triple clamp with the steering stem out of the steering head. 4 2 5 Remove the collar screw from the lower triple clamp and pull out the steering stem. Apply Loctite 243 to the thread of the collar screw [2] and turn all the way in. ­ Be sure to lock the thread on the collar screw [2] with Loctite 243. Grease the steering head bearing and sealing elements. 2 MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE » Mount the lower triple clamp, upper steering head bearing, protection ring, O-ring, upper triple clamp and the blind screw. Mount the fork legs and tighten the clamp screws on the lower triple clamp to 12 Nm in 3 stages. Adjust the steering head bearing without clearance (see: Checking and adjusting the steering head support). Tighten the clamp screws on the upper triple clamp to 17 Nm in 3 stages. Mount Mount Mount Mount the the the the front wheel fender and tighten the screws to 10 Nm. front wheel (see: Dismounting and mounting the front wheel). Tighten all screws and nuts to the specified torques using a torque wrench. Screws or nuts that are not tightened enough can become loose and cause the motorcycle to go out of control while driving. Screws or nuts tightened too firmly can damage the thread and components. Checking the throttle cable installation Both throttle cables must run parallel along the back of the handlebar down to the frame. They must run directly on the right side of the frame above the tank roller to the carburetor. When mounting the tank, make sure the throttle cables stay on the side of the frame and are not pressed down by the tank. How to change the handlebar position The handlebar position can be readjusted by 22 mm. Thus, you can put the handlebar in the position that is the most convenient for you. The upper triple clamp [1] includes 2 bores arranged at a distance of 15 mm (0. 6 in) from one another. The bores at the handlebar support [2] are offset from the center by 3. 5 mm (0. 13 in). Accordingly, you can mount the handlebar in 4 different positions. 3 4 For this purpose, remove screws [3] of the handlebar clamps and screws [4] of the handlebar support. Position the handlebar support, and tighten screws [4] to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs). Mount the handlebar and handlebar clamps, and tighten screws [3] to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs). The gap between the handlebar support and the handlebar clamps should be the same size in the front and in the rear. The screws [4] must be secured with loctite 243. mm 15 2 3, 5 mm 1 ENGLISH 29 MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE » Check chain tension A Jack the motorcycle up on its frame so that the rear wheel no longer touches the ground. In the course of this procedure, the upper chain portion [A] must be taut (see drawing). [. . . ] ­ To avoid any failures in of the electric system, you should treat the emergency-OFF switch, short-circuit button, light switch and socket connectors with a contact spray. ENGLISH 52 CONSERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION » In the event that the motorcycle is also used in winter and on roads where one has to expect salt spraying, you will have to take precautions against the aggressive road salt. ­ clean the motorcycle thoroughly and let it dry after each ride ­ treat the engine, carburetor, swing arm, and all other bare or galvanized parts (except for brake discs) with a wax-based anti-corrosion agent. Keep the anti-corrosion agent from getting into contact with the brake discs, otherwise this will significantly reduce the braking power. After rides on salted roads, clean motorcycle thoroughly with cold water and let it dry well. STORAGE » Should you wish to make a pause over a longer space of time, please observe the following instructions: ­ Clean motorcycle thoroughly (see chapter: CLEANING) ­ Change engine oil, short and long oil filters (old engine oil contains aggressive contaminants). [. . . ]