
9 PREPARING FOR USE
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Warning
Danger of accidents
New tires have reduced road grip.
The contact surface on new tires is not yet roughened.
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Run in new tires with moderate riding at alternating angles.
Running-in phase
200 km (124 mi)
Warning
Danger of accidents
The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If the foot brake lever is not released, the brake linings drag continuously.
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Take your foot off the foot brake lever when you are not braking.
Info
When using your vehicle, remember that others may feel disturbed by excessive noise.
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Make sure that the pre-delivery inspection work has been carried out by an authorized KTM workshop.
You receive a delivery certificate and the Service and Warranty Booklet at vehicle handover.
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Before your first trip, read the entire Owner's Manual carefully.
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Get to know the controls.
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Adjust the motorcycle to your requirements, as described in the "Ergonomics" chapter.
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Get used to handling the motorcycle in a suitable area before making a longer trip. Try also to ride as slowly
as possible and in a standing position to get a better feeling for the motorcycle.
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Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
Summary of Contents for 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2018
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Page 24: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 22 4 1 View of vehicle front left example S02250 10 ...
Page 26: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 24 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example S02251 10 ...
Page 64: ...7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 62 7 6 Indicator lamps F01267 01 ...
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Page 68: ...7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 66 7 7 Display E01084 10 ...
Page 301: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 19 299 Finishing work Check the engine oil level p 289 ...
Page 338: ...24 DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY 336 24 2 Country specific declarations of conformity F01263 01 ...