KTM 125 EXE 2001, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Steering lock
The handlebar can be locked by means of the lock located on the steering
head. Fully turn handlebar to right to lock, insert key, turn to left, press in,
turn to right and withdraw.
!
CAUTION
!
N
EVER LEAVE THE KEY INSERTED IN THE STEERING LOCK
. I
F YOU TURN THE HANDLE BAR
TO THE LEFT THE KEY COULD GET DAMAGED
.
Center stand
Push center stand with your foot to the ground and pull your bike back-
wards. Make sure that you put your bike on solid ground and in a secure
position. For off-road riding, you can use the rubber band
1
to additionally
secure the center stand in its folded-up position.
!
CAUTION
!
A
LWAYS CHECK BEFORE GOING FOR A RIDE THAT YOU HAVE FOLDED UP THE CENTER
STAND AS FAR AS POSSIBLE
. I
F THE STAND TOUCHES THE GROUND WHILE YOU ARE
DRIVING
,
YOU MAY LOSE CONTROLL OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
.
Baggage carrier
The baggage carrier may be loaded with up to 10 kg. The two lateral
brackets serve as handles for the passenger
Compression damping of fork
The compression damping mechanism is built into the left fork tube. It only
regulates the degree of damping during compression.
By turning the adjusting screw
2 (COM), the degree of damping of the
compression can be adjusted. Turn the knob clockwise to increase damping,
turn it counterclockwise to reduce damping during compression.
STANDARD ADJUSTMENT
– turn adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go
– turn it back by as many clicks as are specified for the relevant type of
fork
WP 0618T777A ..................10 clicks
Rebound damping of fork
The rebound damping mechanism is built into the right fork tube. It only
regulates the degree of damping during rebounding.
By turning the adjusting screw
3
(REB), the degree of damping of the
rebound can be adjusted. Turn the knob clockwise to increase damping,
turn it counterclockwise to reduce damping during rebounding.
STANDARD ADJUSTMENT
– turn adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go
– turn it back by as many clicks as are specified for the relevant type of
fork
WP 0618T777A ....................9 clicks
1
3
2