KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, Owner'S Manual

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10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Accelerate only up to a speed suitable for the road surface and
weather conditions. Particularly in bends, do not shift, and
accelerate very carefully.
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Brake if necessary and close the throttle at the same time in
order to shift down.
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Pull clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch
lever slowly, and open the throttle or shift again.
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If the engine stalls (e.g. at a crossroads), just pull clutch lever
and press emergency OFF switch/electric starter button into
the lower position . The transmission must not be shifted
into neutral.
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Switch off the engine if you are likely to be running at idle
speed or stationary for a long time.
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If the oil pressure warning lamp lights up during a trip, stop
as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off the engine. Contact
an authorized KTM workshop.
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If the malfunction indicator lamp lights up during a trip,
please contact an authorized KTM workshop as soon as possi-
ble.
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If the general warning lamp lights up during a trip, the dis-
play shows a message for 10 seconds.