User manual KTM 50 SX PRO SENIOR LC

[. . . ] 50 SX PRO JUNIOR LC, 50 SX PRO SENIOR LC BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG OWNERS HANDBOOK MANUALE D'USO MANUEL D'UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 2002 Art. Nr. 3. 210. 12 8/2001 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE LETTING YOUR YOUNGSTER RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE FOR THE FIRST TIME. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS THAT WILL HELP YOU AND YOUR YOUNGSTER TO OPERATE AND HANDLE THE MOTORCYCLE PROPERLY. IN THE INTEREST OF EVERYBODY INVOLVED, WE URGE YOU TO PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION MARKED AS FOLLOWS: WARNING IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CAN ENDANGER YOUR BODY AND YOUR LIFE. ! [. . . ] Disassemble the front wheel, remove screw 1 from the brake caliper and unscrew holding clamp. Measure the projection of the fork legs at the upper fork stabilizer and make a note of the measurement. Loosen the clamping screws 2 on the fork stabilizers and pull the fork legs down out of the fork stabilizers. ­ DO ­ CAUTION ! NOT OPERATE THE HAND BRAKE WHEN THE FRONT WHEEL HAS BEEN DISMOUNTED. MAKE SURE THE BRAKE DISC IS ALWAYS ON TOP WHEN YOU LAY DOWN THE WHEEL, OTHERWISE THE BRAKE DISC CAN BE DAMAGED. 2 1 2 3 Clamp the fork leg into a vise (use protective jaws) and remove the plugs 3. Remove screws 4 at the underside of the slider tubes and pull the fork tubes out of the slider tubes. Remove the dust scrabbers 5. 13 Thoroughly clean all parts and check for wear. Generously lubricate seals and springs and reassemble the telescopic fork. Tighten the screws on the bottom of the sliding tubes to 30 Nm (22 ft. lb). Insert fork legs in the fork stabilizers (projection as previously noted) and tighten clamping screws to 15 Nm (11 ft. lb). Mount front wheel (see chapter: mounting the front wheel). 4 5 Changing the telescopic fork oil * Remove front wheel and fork legs (see above). WARNING ­ IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE BRAKE DISK FREE FROM OIL AND FATTY MATTERS. ­ AFTER WORKING ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM, ALWAYS OPERATE THE HAND BRAKE LEVER TO APPLY THE BRAKE SHOES TO THE BRAKE DISK AND HAVE A POINT OF PRESSURE. A Pour 170 cm3 SAE 7. 5 fork oil into each fork tube. Adjust the air-chamber length A to 110 mm (4. 5 in) by extracting or adding fork oil. Mount the fork legs, front wheel and brake caliper (see above). ENGLISH How to change the handlebar position The handlebar position can be readjusted by 22 mm (0. 9 in). 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 mm 15 For this purpose, remove screws 3 of the handlebar clamps and screws 4 of the handlebar support. Mount handlebar and handlebar clamps, and tighten screws 3 to 20 Nm (15 ft. lb). The gap between handlebar support and handlebar clamps is to be of equal size in the front and in the rear. ENGLISH 14 2 3, 5 mm 1 Check chain tension Put the motorcycle on the sidestand. Chain tension has to be checked close to the lower rear shock mounting A. When pushing the chain upwards, the distance to the swingarm has to be 10 mm (0. 4 in). [. . . ] OTHERWISE THE WATER MIGHT RUN INTO THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, CONNECTORS, SHEATHED CABLES, BEARINGS, CARBURETOR ETC. AND CAUSE MAILFUNCTIONS, I. E. , LEAD TO THE PREMATURE DESTRUCTION OF THESE PARTS. ­ You should use commercially available detergents to clean the motorcycle. Heavily soiled parts should also be cleaned with the help of a paint brush. ­ Befor cleaning with water, plug the exhaust pipe to prevent water ingress ­ After the motorcycle has been rinsed with a soft water jet, it should be dried by air pressure and a cloth. [. . . ]