User manual KTM 1190 RC8 R

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 2009 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 1190 RC8 R AUS 1190 RC8 R FR 1190 RC8 R JP ART. 3211375en DEAR KTM CUSTOMER We would like to congratulate you on deciding to purchase a KTM motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art sports motorcycle that will give you a great deal of pleasure during your ownership if you service and maintained it accordingly. DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 1 We hope you will derive pleasure from riding this vehicle. Please enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below. Vehicle identification number/type label ( Engine number ( Key number ( p. [. . . ] ­ Adapt your braking to the traffic situation and the road conditions. Warning Danger of accidentsReduced braking efficiency due to wet or dirty brakes. ­ Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently. Warning Danger of accidentsReduced braking effect caused by spongy pressure point of front or rear brake. ­ Have the brake system checked in an authorized KTM-RC8 workshop before continuing your journey. Warning Danger of accidentsBrake system failure. ­ If the foot brake pedal is not released, the brake linings drag permanently. Take your foot off the foot brake pedal if you do not want to brake. Warning Danger of accidentsLonger stopping distance due to higher overall weight. ­ Take the longer stopping distance into account when carrying a passenger and baggage. RIDING INSTRUCTIONS Warning Danger of accidentsDelayed brake action on salted roads. In order to restore the normal braking efficiency, you will need to remove the deposits from the discs by carefully applying the brakes. 89 ­ ­ ­ ­ When braking, first throttle back and then apply the front and rear brakes at the same time. You will require less braking force and the brakes will not overheat. Stopping, parking 7. 6 Warning Risk of misappropriationUsage by unauthorized persons. If you leave the vehicle, lock the steering and remove the ignition key. Warning Danger of burnsSome vehicle components get very hot when the machine is driven. ­ Do not touch hot components such as exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber and brakes. Allow these components to cool down before starting work on them. Note Danger of damageThe parked vehicle can roll away or fall over. ­ Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface. Note Fire hazardSome vehicle components get very hot when the machine is driven. RIDING INSTRUCTIONS ­ 90 Do not place the vehicle where there are flammable or explosive substances. Do not place objects over the vehicle while it is still warm from being run. Always let the vehicle cool first. Note Material damageDamage and destruction of components due to excessive load. ­ The side stand is designed for the weight of the motorcycle only. Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported by the side stand only. The side stand and/or the frame could be damaged and the motorcycle could fall over. Switch off the ignition by turning the black programming key to the position OFF . ­ ­ ­ Info If you switch off the engine with the emergency OFF switch but the ignition remains switched on at the ignition lock, power continues to flow to most power consumers and the battery is soon discharged. Therefore, always switch off the engine with the ignition key, the emergency OFF switch is provided for emergency situations only. Swing the side stand to the front with your foot as far as it will go, and lean the motorcycle onto it. Lock the steering, by turning it to the left, press black ignition key down to position OFF and turn to position steering lock engagement, move the handlebars gently back and forth. In order to ease Refueling 7. 7 Danger Fire hazardFuel is highly flammable. [. . . ] Supplier Castrol ­ RESPONSE BRAKE FLUID SUPER DOT 4 Motorex® ­ Brake Fluid DOT 5. 1 227 Coolant Guideline ­ Use only suitable coolant (also in countries with high temperatures). -49 °F) 50 % corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze 50 % distilled water Coolant (mixed ready to use) Antifreeze Supplier Motorex® ­ Anti Freeze -40 °C (-40 °F) SUBSTANCES Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) According to ­ JASO T903 MA ( ­ SAE ( p. 233) (SAE 10W/50) Guideline ­ Use only engine oils that comply with the specified standards (see specifications on the container) and that possess the corresponding properties. Fully synthetic engine oil Supplier Motorex® ­ Power Synt 4T Engine oil (SAE 5W/40) According to ­ JASO T903 MA ( ­ SAE ( p. [. . . ]