
10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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10.8
Applying the brakes
Warning
Danger of accidents
Moisture and dirt impair the brake system.
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Brake carefully several times to dry out and remove dirt from the brake linings and the brake discs.
Warning
Danger of accidents
A spongy pressure point on the front or rear brake reduces braking efficiency.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized
KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Higher total weight increases the stopping distance.
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Take the longer stopping distance into account when carrying a passenger or luggage with you.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Salt on the roads impairs the brake system.
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Brake carefully several times to remove salt from the brake linings and the brake discs.
Summary of Contents for 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2018
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2018 1290 Super Adventure R Art no 3213753en ...
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Page 12: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 INDEX 350 ...
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 ...