KTM 1190 Adventure R AU, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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14 BRAKE SYSTEM ......................................................... 135
14.1 ABS/antilock brake system................................ 135
14.2 Checking the brake discs .................................. 137
14.3 Checking the brake fluid level of the front
brake .............................................................. 138
14.4 Adding front brake fluid ................................ 139
14.5 Checking the front brake linings ........................ 141
14.6 Checking the rear brake fluid level..................... 141
14.7 Adding rear brake fluid ................................. 142
14.8 Checking the rear brake linings ......................... 144
15 WHEELS, TIRES ......................................................... 146
15.1 Removing the front wheel .............................. 146
15.2 Installing the front wheel .............................. 148
15.3 Removing the rear wheel ............................... 150
15.4 Installing the rear wheel ................................ 152
15.5 Checking the rear hub rubber dampers ........... 155
15.6 Checking the tire condition ............................... 156
15.7 Checking the tire air pressure............................ 157
15.8 Checking spoke tension .................................... 158
16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................. 160
16.1 daytime running light ....................................... 160
16.2 Removing the battery .................................... 160
16.3 Installing the battery ..................................... 162
16.4 Recharging the battery .................................. 163
16.5 Changing the main fuse.................................... 167
16.6 Changing the fuses in the fuse box .................... 169
16.7 Removing the headlight mask with the
headlight......................................................... 171
16.8 Refitting the headlight mask with the
headlight......................................................... 172
16.9 Changing the low beam bulb ............................. 173
16.10 Changing the high beam bulb............................ 174
16.11 Changing the turn signal bulb ........................... 176
16.12 Checking the headlight setting .......................... 177
16.13 Adjusting the headlight range............................ 178
16.14 Activating/deactivating the ignition key .............. 179
17 COOLING SYSTEM ...................................................... 184
17.1 Checking the coolant level in the compensating
tank................................................................ 184
17.2 Correcting the coolant level in the
compensating tank........................................... 185
18 TUNING THE ENGINE................................................. 187
18.1 "Drive Mode".................................................... 187
18.2 MTC/motorcycle traction control ........................ 187
19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE ................................ 189
19.1 Checking the engine oil level............................. 189
19.2 Changing the engine oil and filter, cleaning the
oil screens
................................................... 190
19.3 Adding engine oil............................................. 194
20 CLEANING, CARE ....................................................... 197
20.1 Cleaning motorcycle ......................................... 197
20.2 Checks and maintenance steps for winter
operation......................................................... 199
21 STORAGE................................................................... 201
21.1 Storage ........................................................... 201
21.2 Preparing for use after storage........................... 202
22 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 203
23 TECHNICAL DATA....................................................... 205
23.1 Engine ............................................................ 205
23.2 Engine tightening torques ................................. 206