User manual KTM 950 SUPERMOTO 2006

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 2006 950 SUPERMOTO ART. 3. 211. 82 EN IMPORTANT » We strongly suggest that you read this manual carefully and completely before going on your first ride. It contains a great deal of information and advice which will help you use and handle your bike properly. In your own interest, please pay particular attention to notices that are marked as follows: 1 ­ IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CAN ENDANGER YOUR BODY AND YOUR LIFE. ­ IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO PARTS OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE OR THAT THE MOTOR-CYCLE IS NOT ROAD-SAFE ANYMORE. Please insert the serial numbers of your motorcycle in the boxes below Frame number Stamp of dealer Engine number Key number All information contained is without obligation. [. . . ] A LOOSE WHEEL SPINDLE CAN CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE'S HANDLING PERFORMANCE TO BECOME INSTABLE AND CAUSE IT TO CRASH. 3 2 4 B MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE » Chain maintenance 39 For long chain life, good maintenance is very important. X-ring chains require only modest maintenance. The best way is to use lots of water, but never use brushes or solvents. After drying, use a special chain spray designed for X-ring chains (Motorex Chainlube 622). ­ 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. ­ NEVER MOUNT A NORMAL CHAIN JOINT. 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 40 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. Apply Loctite 243 to the screws [2] on the brake caliper support and tighten to 45 Nm. The rear brake caliper [3] has 2 brake pistons and is designed as a "floating brake caliper, i. e. it is not firmly connected to the brake caliper support. The lateral balance ensures that the brake pads always have the best possible contact to the brake disk. FOR SAFETY REASONS, ALWAYS HAVE MAINTENANCE WORK AND REPAIRS TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED KTM WORKSHOP. 3 BRAKE PADS: Your motorcycle is equipped with sintered brake pads in the front and rear and homologated accordingly. They guarantee maximum braking performance. [. . . ] . 7 . 13 . 18 . 36 . 73 . 83 . 12 . 58 . 38 . 19 . 48 . 46 . . 6 . 64 . 14 . 17 . 17 . 14 . 28 . 54 . 40 . 20 HEAD WORD INDEX » Hand brake lever . Important limited warranty and limited guarantee information Index . Maintenance work on chassis and engine . [. . . ]