User manual KTM 950 SUPERMOTO R 2008

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 2008 950 SUPERMOTO R ART. 3211246en 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 sport motorcycle that guarantees to bring you lots of fun and enjoyment, provided that you clean and maintain it appropriately. Please insert the serial numbers of your motorcycle in the boxes below: Frame number Stamp of dealer 1 Engine number Key number All information contained is without obligation. [. . . ] To make sure the rear wheel is aligned, the marks on the chain tensioners must be in the same position on the left and right in relation to the reference marks [B]. Before tightening the wheel spindle make sure the chain tensioner [4] rests against the adjustment screws and the rear wheel is aligned with the front wheel. If you don't happen to have a torque wrench at hand, make sure you have the tightening torque corrected by a KTM dealer as soon as possible. A loose wheel spindle can cause the motorcycle's handling performance to become instable and cause it to crash. 2 3 4 B MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE » Chain maintenance 40 Maintenance of the X-ring chain is reduced to a minimum. Rinse off any heavy dirt with plenty of water. Residual used grease must be removed prior to lubrication (Motorex Chain Clean 611). After drying, use a chain spray specially designed for X-ring chains (Motorex Chainlube 622 Strong). ­ No lubrication is allowed to reach the rear tire or the brake disk, eitherwise the road adherence and the rear wheel braking effects would be strongly reduced and the motorcycle could easily get out of control. ­ The chain does not have a chain joint for safety reasons. Always have the chain replaced in an authorized KTM workshop where the service technicans have the required riveting tool. Also check sprockets and chain guides for wear, and replace if necessary. 15 KG Checking the chain for wear To check the chain for wear proceed as follows: Switch the transmission to idle and put a load of approx. 15 kilograms (33 lbs) on the lower part of the chain (see illustration). Now measure the distance between 18 chain rollers on the upper part of the chain. The chain needs to be replaced when the distance is 272 mm (10. 70 in). Since chains do not always wear evenly, repeat the measurement at different parts of the chain. Replace the chain if any X-rings are missing. 16 17 18 max. 272 mm 123 NOTE: If you mount a new chain, the sprockets should also be replaced. New chains wear faster if used on old used sprockets. MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE » 1 2 LOCTITE 243 41 General information on KTM disk brakes BRAKE CALIPERS: The front brake calipers [1] have 4 brake pistons and are radially bolted to the fork legs. The front brake disks are designed as "floating" brake disks, i. e. they are not firmly connected to the front wheel. The lateral balance ensures that the brake pads always have the best possible contact to the brake disk. [. . . ] KTM recommends Motorex Power Synt 4T in the 10W/50 viscosity (for temperatures over 0°C, 32°F) or 5W/40 (for temperatures under 0°C, 32°F). HEAD WORD INDEX » Accessories and payload . Adjusting the spring preload on the fork . Changing the basic position of the handbrake lever . Changing the engine oil and the oil filter, cleaning the oil screen . [. . . ]