User manual KTM 640 LC4 SUPERMOTO

[. . . ] CAUTION ! IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO PARTS OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE OR THAT THE MOTOR-CYCLE IS NOT ROAD-SAFE ANYMORE. Please insert the series numbers of your motorcycle in the boxes below Chassis number Engine number Stamp of dealer CONSUMER INFORMATION FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY 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 maintenance, 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. KTM SPORTMOTORCYCLE AG 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. ANNOUNCEMENT. IT SHALL BE ACCEPTABLE TO STOP MANUFACTURING A CERTAIN MODEL WITHOUT PREVIOUS IN THE EVENT OF SUCH MODIFICATIONS, PLEASE ASK YOUR LOCAL KTM DEALER FOR INFORMATION. WE SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY PRINTING ERRORS. ENGLISH 1 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 have to dedicate some of your valuable time to this task. [. . . ] AS A MATTER OF PRINCIPLE, HAVE ANY REPAIR OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM CARRIED OUT BY A LICENSED KTM MECHANIC. Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake lever 2 min. 3 mm Free travel at the hand brake lever may be readjusted by using adjusting screw 2. In this way, the position of the point of pressure (i. e. , the resistance you feel on the hand brake lever when the brake pads are pressed against the brake disc) can be adjusted for any hand size. AT CAUTION ! THE HAND BRAKE LEVER, FREE TRAVEL MUST AT LEAST BE 3 MM. ONLY THEN MAY THE PISTON IN THE HAND BRAKE CYLINDER BE MOVED (TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE GREATER RESISTANCE OF THE HAND BRAKE LEVER). IF THIS FREE TRAVEL IS NOT PROVIDED, PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, AND THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE MAY FAIL DUE TO OVERHEATING. ENGLISH Checking of brake fluid level - front brake The brake fluid reservoir is linked with the hand brake cylinder at the handlebar and the reservoir is provided with an inspection glass. With the reservoir in a horizontal position, the brake fluid level should not go below middle of the glass. WARNING IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN DOWN. IN THIS CASE, CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY. Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir* ENGLISH 20 min. Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid reservoir to 5 mm (0, 2 in) below the rim with brake fluid DOT 5. 1 (Shell Advance Brake DOT 5. 1). Rinse off spilled or overflowing brake fluid with water. 3 WARNING ­ NEVER ­ ­ ­ USE DOT5 BRAKE FLUID!USE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER. 2 3 Checking the rear brake pads min. WARNING AT THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN 1 MM, OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DON'T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED. CAUTION !IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY WORN AWAY, THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DISC, IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC. ENGLISH Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir* Dismounting and mounting the front wheel (LC4) To remove the front wheel, jack the motorcycle up on its frame so that the front wheel no longer touches the ground. Then loosen the collar nuts 1 before loosening the clamp screws 2 on the right fork leg. Note: The wheel spindle can be withdrawn more easily by turning it moderately with a 6 mm ALLAN/IMBUS key while pulling. Remove front wheel carefully from the fork and take the speedometer drive 4 off the hub. 3 2 2 1 CAUTION !­ DO NOT OPERATE THE HAND BRAKE WHEN THE FRONT WHEEL HAS BEEN DISMOUNTED. ­ ALWAYS PLACE THE WHEEL ON THE GROUND WITH THE BRAKE DISC POINTING UPWARDS. Prior to mounting the front wheel, clean and grease sealing ring 5 and running surface 6 at the speedometer drive. The speedometer shaft must be placed as running along the outsideof the fork guard and pass the triple clamp in front between fender and fork leg. [. . . ] Do not use non air permeable materials as a possible humidity might not be able to escape and could cause corrosion. IT CAUTION ! WOULD BE VERY BAD TO LET THE ENGINE RUN FOR A SHORT TIME DURING THE STORAGE PERIOD. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT GET WARMED UP ENOUGH AND THE THUS DEVELOPED STEAM WOULD CONDENSE DURING THE COMBUSTION PROCESS AND CAUSE THE VALVES AND EXHAUST TO RUST. RE-INITIATION AFTER TIME OF STORAGE ­ ­ ­ ­ Mount the charged battery (regard polarity). Take a short, careful test ride first. NOTE: Before you put your motorcycle away for the winter, you have to check all parts for their function and wear. [. . . ]