User manual KTM 990 ADVENTURE R

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 2008 990 ADVENTURE 990 ADVENTURE S ART. 3211242en 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. [. . . ] STANDARD ADJUSTMENT: ­ turn the adjusting screw clockwise to the stop. ­ then turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise, counting the number of clicks that corresponds to the respective type of shock absorber. . 15 clicks The damping unit of the shock absorber is filled with high-compression nitrogen. Never try to take the shock absorber apart or to do any maintenance work yourself. Never unscrew the black screw connection [5] (15mm). 5 4 MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE » Adjusting the preload of the shock absorber 46 1 The baggage and passenger put the main load on the shock absorber. To guarantee maximum handling performance, the preload of the shock absorber must be adapted to the load. The preload is hydraulically adjusted by turning the hand wheel [1]. Turning in a clockwise direction will increase the preload, turning in a counterclockwise direction will reduce the preload. Our pragmatical values are provided in the table "Basic settings for the shock absorber" to help you to make the necessary adjustments. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT: ­ Turn the hand wheel in a counterclockwise direction up to the stop ­ Turn the hand wheel 6 turns in a clockwise direction Breathing the fork legs 2 Breath the fork legs regularly (see Maintenance Schedule). To breath, place the motorcycle on the side stand and briefly remove the bleeder screws [2] to allow any overpressure to escape from the fork. Excessive pressure in the interior of the fork can cause leaks in the fork. If your fork is leaking, it is recommended to open the breather plugs before having the seals replaced. MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE » Cleaning the dust sleeves of the telescopic fork 47 The dust-protection bellows [3] are to remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the fork tube. However, after some time, dirt may also get in behind the dust-protection bellows. If this dirt is not removed, the oil sealing rings located behind it may start to leak. Use a screwdriver to lever the dust-protection bellows out of the outer tubes and slide them downward. 3 Clean dust-protection bellows, outer tubes, and fork tubes thoroughly, and oil them thoroughly with Universal oil spray (Motorex Joker 440) or engine oil. Then, push dust-protection bellows into the outer tubes by hand. No oil may reach the front tire or the brake disks since this would considerably reduce the tire's road grip and the braking effect of the front brake. Checking the chain tension 4 Place the motorcycle on the side stand and switch the transmission to idle. Press the chain upwards under the lower chainguard screw [4]. The difference to the sagging chain should be 35 - 40 mm (1. 37 . . . ­ If chain tension is too great, parts within the secondary power transmission (chain, chain sprockets, transmission and rear wheel bearings) will be subjected to unnecessary stress, resulting in premature wear and even chain breakage. ­ Too much slack in the chain, on the other hand, can result in the chain jumping off the chain wheels. [. . . ] General informations about KTM disc brakes . General tips and warnings for starting the motorcycle Grips . Maintenance work on chassis and engine . Replacing the brake and tail light bulbs . [. . . ]