KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 7 / 247

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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8.5 Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake
lever .............................................................. 80
8.6 Setting the step plate of the foot brake lever......... 81
8.7 Checking the basic position of the shift lever ........ 81
8.8 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever .... 82
8.9 Setting the shift lever stub.................................. 83
8.10 Adjusting the tilt of the combination instrument ... 84
9 PREPARING FOR USE................................................... 87
9.1
Advice on first use ............................................. 87
9.2 Running in the engine ........................................ 88
9.3 Loading the vehicle ............................................ 89
10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 91
10.1 Checks and maintenance measures when
preparing for use................................................ 91
10.2 Starting............................................................. 92
10.3 Launch Control (optional) ................................... 94
10.4 Starting off........................................................ 94
10.5 Starting off with launch control (optional)............. 94
10.6 Quick (optional) ...................................... 96
10.7 Shifting, riding .................................................. 96
10.8 MSR (optional) ................................................ 101
10.9 Applying the brakes.......................................... 102
10.10 Stopping, parking............................................. 104
10.11 Transport ........................................................ 105
10.12 Refueling ........................................................ 106
11 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................................. 109
11.1 Additional information...................................... 109
11.2 Required work ................................................. 109
11.3 Recommended work ......................................... 111
12 SUSPENSION SETTING............................................... 113
12.1 Fork/shock absorber ......................................... 113
12.2 Adjusting the compression damping of the
fork ................................................................ 113
12.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork ......... 114
12.4 Compression damping of the shock absorber....... 115
12.5 Adjusting the low-speed compression damping
of the shock absorber ....................................... 116
12.6 Adjusting the high-speed compression damping
of the shock absorber ....................................... 117
12.7 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock
absorber.......................................................... 118
12.8 Measuring the rear wheel dimension unloaded .... 118
12.9 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber ..... 120
12.10 Adjusting the spring pretension of the shock
absorber ...................................................... 120
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............................... 123
13.1 Lifting the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear ... 123
13.2 Removing the rear of motorcycle from the lifting
gear................................................................ 123
13.3 Lifting the motorcycle with the front lifting
gear................................................................ 124
13.4 Taking the motorcycle from the front lifting
gear................................................................ 125
13.5 Raising the motorcycle with the work stand
(inserted) ........................................................ 125
13.6 Removing the motorcycle from the work stand
(inserted) ........................................................ 126
13.7 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs .......... 128
13.8 Removing the passenger seat ............................ 129