User manual KTM 1190 RC8 USA 2008

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 2008 1190 RC8 USA ART. 3211307en DEAR KTM CUSTOMER Congratulations on your decision to purchase a KTM motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art sports motorcycle that will give you enormous pleasure if you service and maintain it accordingly. DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 1 We wish you great pleasure riding the vehicle! Please enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below. Chassis number/type label ( Engine number ( Key number ( p. [. . . ] ­ If the foot brake pedal is not released, the brake linings drag permanently. The rear brake can fail due to overheating. Take your foot off the foot brake pedal if you do not want to brake. Warning Danger of accidentsLonger stopping distance due to higher overall weight. ­ Take the longer stopping distance into account when carrying a passenger and baggage. RIDING INSTRUCTIONS Warning Danger of accidentsDelayed brake action on salted roads. ­ 96 Salt can be deposited on the brake discs. To achieve the normal braking effect, the brake discs must first be cleaned by braking. ­ ­ ­ ­ When braking, first throttle back and then apply the front and rear brakes at the same time. On wet or slippery surfaces, mainly use the rear brake. Make sure you complete braking before going into a bend. Change down to a lower gear corresponding to your speed. On long downhill stretches, use the braking effect of the engine. Do this by changing down two gears, but do not race the engine. You then do not need to brake so much, and the brakes do not overheat. Stopping, parking 7. 6 Warning Risk of misappropriationUsage by unauthorized persons. ­ Never leave the vehicle while the engine is running. Secure the vehicle against use by unauthorized persons. If you leave the vehicle, lock the steering and remove the ignition key. Warning Danger of burnsSome vehicle components get very hot when the machine is driven. ­ Do not touch hot components such as exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber and brakes. Allow these components to cool down before starting work on them. Note Danger of damageDanger of damage by the vehicle running away or falling over. ­ Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface. Note Fire hazardSome components (engine, radiator and exhaust system) get very hot when the engine is running. RIDING INSTRUCTIONS ­ Do not place the vehicle where there are flammable or explosive substances. 97 Note Material damageDamage and destruction of components by excessive load. ­ The side stand is designed for the weight of the motorcycle only. Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported by the side stand only. The side stand and/or the frame could be damaged and the motorcycle could fall over. Switch off the ignition by turning the black ignition key to the position . ­ ­ ­ Info If you switch off the engine with the emergency OFF switch but the ignition remains switched on at the ignition lock, power continues to flow to most power consumers and the battery is soon discharged. [. . . ] 156 Blank time of the LAP button LAP BLANK T setting . 136 Brake fluid front brake, topping up . 142 Brake fluid level of front brake, checking . 183 Combination instrument activation and test . [. . . ]