User manual KTM 640 LC4

[. . . ] 640 LC4 640 LC4 SUPERMOTO BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG OWNERS HANDBOOK MANUALE D'USO MANUEL D'UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 2002 Art. Nr. 3. 210. 21 9/2001 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: WARNING IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CAN ENDANGER YOUR BODY AND YOUR LIFE. ! [. . . ] IN THIS CASE, CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY. Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir* ENGLISH 20 min. Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid reservoir to 5 mm (0, 2 in) below the rim with brake fluid DOT 5. 1 (Shell Advance Brake DOT 5. 1). Rinse off spilled or overflowing brake fluid with water. 3 WARNING ­ NEVER ­ ­ ­ USE DOT5 BRAKE FLUID!IF YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR. THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS ON THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BRAKES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED IN SUCH A WAY THAT EVEN IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE WORN IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO TOP UP THE BRAKE FLUID. IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN DOWN. IN THIS CASE, CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY. 5 mm !­ DON'T ­ CAUTION ! LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT, IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT REMOVER. USE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER. Checking the front brake pads The brake pads can be inspected from below. WARNING AT THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN 1 MM, OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DON'T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED. CAUTION !IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY WORN AWAY, THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DISC, IMPAIRING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC. Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal* 5 4 The basic position of the foot brake pedal can be altered by turning the stop roller 4. The free play at the foot brake pedal must then be adjusted by means of the piston rod 5. Measured on the outside, the foot brake pedal must have 3-5 mm (0, 12­0, 20 in) of free play, before the piston rod can move the piston in the brake cylinder (to be recognised from the resistance on the foot brake pedal). IF CAUTION ! THIS FREE PLAY IS NOT PRESENT, THEN PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN DRIVING, CAUSING CONSTANT FRICTION OF THE BRAKE PADS. THE BRAKING SYSTEM OVERHEATS AND CAN FAIL COMPLETELY IN EXTREME CASES. 3-5mm Checking rear brake fluid level The reservoir for the rear disc brake is located on the left-hand side of the vehicle next to the carburetor carburetor connection boot. The brake fluid level may not drop below the , , MlN" marking when the vehicle is in an upright position. WARNING IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN DOWN. IN THIS CASE, CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY. 1 When the brake fluid level has dropped to the MIN mark, you need to refill the brake fluid reservoir. For easier access to the brake fluid reservoir it is recommended to remove the hexagon screw 1. Remove plug 2 with rubber boot 3 and add brake fluid DOT 5. 1 (Shell Advance Brake DOT 5. 1) up to the , , MAX" mark. Mount the screw and fix the brake fluid reservoir to the frame, always making sure to prevent kinks in the connecting hose. IF YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS ON THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BRAKES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED IN SUCH A WAY THAT EVEN IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE WORN IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO TOP UP THE BRAKE FLUID. [. . . ] Should any service jobs, repairs, or any refitting be necessary, you should have them carried out during the off-season (lower workload at mechanics' shops). This way, you can avoid the long waiting times at your mechanic at the beginning of the next biking season. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - CHASSIS 640 LC4, 640 LC4 SUPERMOTO 2002 640 LC4 Supermoto Frame Central chrome-moly-steel frame Fork White Power ­ Up Side Down 4357 MXMA Wheel travel front/rear 270 / 300 mm (10, 6 / 11. 8 in) Rear suspension Central shock absorber (WP BAVP3612) with PRO-LEVER linkage to rear- swing-arm with needle bearing Front brake Disc brake with carbon-steel brake disc, brake caliper floated Front brake disc Ø 300 mm (11. 8 in) Ø 320 mm (12. 6 in) Rear brake Disc brake with carbon-steel brake disc 220 mm (8. 7 in), brake caliper floated Tyres front 90/90-21 120/70-17 Air press. road with passenger 2. 0 bar (29 psi) 2. 2 bar (31 psi) Tyres rear 140/80-18 160/60-17 Air press. road with passenger 2. 2 bar (31 psi) 2. 4 bar (34 psi) Fuel tank capacity 11 or 18 liter (2. 9 or 4. 8 US gallons), 2. 5 liter (0, 6 US gallons) reserve Final drive ratio 16:42t 17:42t Chain X ­ Ring 5/8 x 1/4" Bulps headlight . [. . . ]