User manual KTM 950 SUPERMOTO R 2008

[. . . ] 3211246en 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. KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG particularly reserves the right to modify any equipment, technical specifications, prices, colors, shapes, materials, services, service work, constructions, equipment and the like so as to adapt them to local conditions or to cancel any of the above items, all without previous announcement and without giving reasons. [. . . ] ­ Too much slack in the chain, on the other hand, can result in the chain jumping off the chain wheels. If this happens, the chain could also block the rear wheel or damage the engine. ­ In either case the operator is likely to lose control of the motorcycle. Correcting the chain tension 1 B 2 Loosen the collar nut [1], loosen the counternuts [2] and turn the left and right adjustment screws [3] the same distance. To make sure the rear wheel is aligned, the marks on the chain tensioners must be in the same position on the left and right in relation to the reference marks [B]. Before tightening the wheel spindle make sure the chain tensioner [4] rests against the adjustment screws and the rear wheel is aligned with the front wheel. If you don't happen to have a torque wrench at hand, make sure you have the tightening torque corrected by a KTM dealer as soon as possible. A loose wheel spindle can cause the motorcycle's handling performance to become instable and cause it to crash. 2 3 4 B MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE » Chain maintenance 40 Maintenance of the X-ring chain is reduced to a minimum. Residual used grease must be removed prior to lubrication (Motorex Chain Clean 611). After drying, use a chain spray specially designed for X-ring chains (Motorex Chainlube 622 Strong). ­ 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. Always have the chain replaced in an authorized KTM workshop where the service technicans have the required riveting tool. 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. 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 41 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. 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. [. . . ] After rides on salted roads, clean motorcycle thoroughly with cold water and let it dry well! STORAGE » 74 Should you desire to make a pause over a longer space of time, please observe the following instructions: ­ Drive the tank empty to be able to fill up with fresh fuel when starting the motorcycle up again. ­ Clean motorcycle thoroughly (see chapter: CLEANING) ­ Change engine oil and oil filter (old engine oil contains aggressive contaminations). ­ Allow the engine to warm up again, close the fuel taps and wait until the engine stalls. ­ Jack up the motorcycle if possible so the wheels do not touch the ground. [. . . ]