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. [. . . ] THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS ON THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BRAKES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED IN SUCH A WAY THAT EVEN IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE WORN IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO TOP UP THE BRAKE FLUID. 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. 5 mm !­ DON'T ­ CAUTION ! LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT, IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT REMOVER. USE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER. Checking the front brake pads The brake pads can be inspected from below. The linings must be at least 1 mm (0, 04 in) thick. 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, IMPAIRING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC. Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal* 5 4 The basic position of the foot brake pedal can be altered by turning the stop roller 4. The free play at the foot brake pedal must then be adjusted by means of the piston rod 5. Measured on the outside, the foot brake pedal must have 3-5 mm (0, 12­0, 20 in) of free play, before the piston rod can move the piston in the brake cylinder (to be recognised from the resistance on the foot brake pedal). 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. Loosen both clamp screws 2 on the left fork leg. Then loosen the collar nuts 1 before loosening the clamp screws 2 on the right fork leg. Hold the front wheel and withdraw the wheel spindle 3. 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. OTHERWISE THE BRAKE DISC MAY BE DAMAGED. Prior to mounting the front wheel, clean and grease sealing ring 5 and running surface 6 at the speedometer drive. To mount the front wheel, lift it into the fork. [. . . ] 12V 21/5 W (socket BaY15d) flasher light . 12V 10W (socket Ba15s) license plate illmination . 12V 5W (socket W2, 1x9, 5 d) Battery maintenance-free battery 12V 8Ah Steering angle 62, 5 ° 63° Wheel base 1510 ± 10 mm (59. 4 ± 0. 4 in) Seat high 940 mm (37. 6 in) 910 mm (36. 4 in) Ground clearance 355 mm (14. 0 in) 335 mm (13. 2 in) Dead weight without fuel 136kg (300 lbs) 137 kg (302 Ibs) Max. permissible front axle load 211 kg (465 lbs) Max. [. . . ]