User manual KTM 450 XC-F 2008

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 2008 450 SX-F 505 SX-F 450 XC-F 505 XC-F ART. 3211227en Dear KTM customer Dear KTM customer 1 Congratulations on your decision to buy 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. We wish you great pleasure riding the vehicle! Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below. [. . . ] Rules Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7. 38 lbf ft) 400252-10 Brake fluid reservoir 8. 53 Warning Danger of accidentsBrake system failure. ­ If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings. Have the brake system checked in an authorized KTM workshop, and do not ride any further. The brake fluid reservoirs of the front and rear brakes are dimensioned so that they do not need topping up with brake fluid even if the brake linings are worn. Brake calipers 8. 54 The brake calipers of this series are "floating", which means that they are not fixed to the brake caliper support. The lateral compensation ensures an optimal position of the brake pad in relation to the brake disc. Checking brake discs 8. 55 Warning Danger of accidentsReduced braking due to worn brake discs. ­ Worn brake discs should be replaced immediately in an authorized KTM workshop. ­ Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the disc to see if it conforms to measurement A. Info A Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the brake linings. Wear limit of brake discs 400257-10 front rear > 2. 5 mm (0. 1 in) 3. 5 mm (0. 14 in) If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value. ­ Replace the brake disc. MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE Checking free play of hand brake lever 8. 56 39 Warning Danger of accidentsBrake system failure. ­ If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake in the brake system. The front brake can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications. ­ Push the hand brake lever forwards and check free play. Free play of hand brake lever > 3 mm ( 0. 12 in) 39) If the free travel does not meet specifications: ­ adjust the basic position of handbrake lever. ( 400196-11 Adjusting basic position of handbrake lever 8. 57 ­ Adjust the basic setting of the handbrake lever to your hand size by turning adjusting screw 1. Info Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the handbrake lever and the handlebar. Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between the handbrake lever and the handlebar. Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force. Do not make any adjustments while riding!­ Check the free play of the hand brake lever. ( 39) 400196-12 Checking front brake fluid level 8. 58 Warning Danger of accidentsBrake system failure. ­ If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings. Have the brake system checked in an authorized KTM workshop, and do not ride any further. Warning Danger of accidentsReduced braking due to old brake fluid. ­ Have the front and rear brake fluid replaced according to the service plan in an authorized KTM workshop. [. . . ] 25 Compression damping, high-speed of shock absorber, adjusting . 20 Compression damping, low-speed of shock absorber, adjusting . 55 D Dust boots cleaning A Air filter cleaning . 55 B Basic chassis setting checking with rider's weight . [. . . ]