User manual KTM 85 SX

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 2010 85 SX 105 SX 3211479en INTRODUCTION » Now you own a modern motorcycle that you and your youngster will certainly enjoy, provided that you service and maintain it properly. Please insert the serial numbers of the motorcycle below Chassis number Engine 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. KTM may stop manufacturing certain models without previous notice. KTM shall not be held liable for any deviations of availability and/or ability to deliver, illustrations, descriptions, printing and/or other errors. [. . . ] BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS: The brake fluid reservoirs on 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 level either the brake system has a leak or the brake pads are completely worn. In this case, consult an authorized KTM dealer immediately. BRAKE FLUID: We recommend that you use Motorex DOT 5. 1 brake fluid when you refill or change the brake fluid. 1 brake fluid has a wet boiling point of 180°C / 356°F (25°C / 45°F higher than DOT 4) and is safer for high performance applications. Brake fluid DOT 5. 1 is a polyethylene glycol based fluid, ambercolored and can be mixed with DOT 4 brake fluid. Do not, in any event, use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is based on silicone oil and is dyed purple. KTM motorcycle gaskets and brake hoses are not designed for DOT 5 brake fluid. Have the brake fluid changed at least once annually. If you wash your motorcycle often, the brake fluid should be changed even more frequently. Therefore, vapor pockets may form in "old" brake fluids even at low temperatures, causing the brake system to fail. A BRAKE DISCS: Due to wear, the thickness of the brake disc in the area of the contact face [1] of the brake pads decreases. The brake disk must be at least 2. 50 mm (front) / 3. 50 mm (rear) thick at the thinnest point [A]. Check the thickness of the brake disk at several points. ­ A brake disk worn down to less than 2. 50 mm (Front) / 3. 50 mm (Rear) is a safety risk. Have the brake disk replaced as soon as it reaches the service limit. ­ Have any repairs on the brake system be performed by a KTM dealer. 1 Adjusting free travel of the hand brake lever Free travel of the hand brake lever may be readjusted by using the adjustment 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. 2 min. 3 mm At the hand brake lever, free travel must at least be 3 mm (0. 1 in). 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 21 MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE » Checking the brake fluid level/ refilling * 1 2 3 1 The brake fluid reservoir is combined with the hand brake cylinder on the handlebar. [. . . ] . 6 Overview of the shock absorber springs . . 19 Overview of the telescopic fork springs . . 8 Rebound damping function of the shock absorber . . 8 Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir . [. . . ]