KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R 2021, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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12.9 Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 96
12.10 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the shock absorber........................... 97
12.11 Adjusting the steering damper
(SUPER DUKE RR) .......................... 98
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............... 99
13.1 Lifting the motorcycle with the rear
lifting gear ...................................... 99
13.2 Removing the rear of motorcycle
from the lifting gear ......................... 99
13.3 Lifting the motorcycle with the front
lifting gear ...................................... 99
13.4 Taking the motorcycle off the front
lifting gear .................................... 100
13.5 Raising the motorcycle with the
work stand (inserted)
.................. 100
13.6 Removing the motorcycle from the
work stand (inserted)
.................. 101
13.7 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs ........................................... 101
13.8 Removing the passenger seat
(SUPER DUKE R) .......................... 102
13.9 Mounting the passenger seat
(SUPER DUKE R) .......................... 102
13.10 Removing the front rider's seat ........ 102
13.11 Mounting the front rider's seat......... 103
13.12 Removing left fuel tank spoiler ........ 104
13.13 Installing the left fuel tank spoiler ... 105
13.14 Removing the main silencer
........ 106
13.15 Installing the main silencer ......... 108
13.16 Checking the chain for dirt.............. 109
13.17 Cleaning the chain ......................... 109
13.18 Checking the chain tension ............. 110
13.19 Adjusting the chain tension............. 111
13.20 Checking the chain, rear sprocket,
engine sprocket, and chain guide .... 112
13.21 Checking/correcting the fluid level
of hydraulic clutch ......................... 113
14 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................................... 115
14.1 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ....... 115
14.2 Checking the brake discs ................ 116
14.3 Checking the front brake fluid
level ............................................. 117
14.4 Adding front brake fluid .............. 117
14.5 Checking the front brake linings ...... 118
14.6 Checking the rear brake fluid
level ............................................. 119
14.7 Adding rear brake fluid ............... 119
14.8 Checking the brake linings of the
rear brake...................................... 121
15 WHEELS, TIRES ....................................... 122
15.1 Removing the front wheel ............ 122
15.2 Installing the front wheel ............ 123
15.3 Removing the rear wheel ............. 126
15.4 Installing the rear wheel .............. 127
15.5 Checking the tire condition ............. 128
15.6 Checking tire pressure .................... 130
15.7 Using tire repair spray .................... 130
16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................... 131
16.1 Low beam ..................................... 131
16.2 High beam .................................... 131
16.3 Daytime running light ( DRL )............. 131
16.4 Removing the 12-V battery .......... 132
16.5 Installing the 12-V battery ........... 133
16.6 Charging the 12-V battery
(SUPER DUKE R) .......................... 135
16.7 Charging the 12-V battery
(SUPER DUKE RR) ........................ 136
16.8 Changing the RACE-ON key
battery .......................................... 138
16.9 Changing the main fuse.................. 139
16.10 Changing the fuses in the fuse
box ............................................... 140
16.11 Checking the headlight setting ........ 141
16.12 Adjusting the headlight range.......... 141
16.13 Connecting the USB cable .............. 142
16.14 Disconnecting the USB cable.......... 142
16.15 Diagnostics connector .................... 143
16.16 Front ACC1 and ACC2 .................... 143
16.17 ACC1 and ACC2 rear ...................... 143
17 COOLING SYSTEM .................................... 144
17.1 Checking the coolant level in the
compensating tank......................... 144
17.2 Correcting the coolant level in the
compensating tank......................... 144
18 ENGINE TUNING ...................................... 146
18.1 Ride Mode .................................... 146
18.2 Motorcycle traction control ( MTC ) .... 146
18.3 Anti wheelie mode (optional)........... 147
18.4 Slip adjustment (optional)............... 147
18.5 Throttle Response (optional) ........... 147
19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE .............. 148
19.1 Checking the engine oil level........... 148
19.2 Changing the engine oil and oil
filter, cleaning the oil screens ...... 148
19.3 Adding engine oil........................... 151
20 CLEANING, CARE ..................................... 153
20.1 Cleaning the motorcycle ................. 153
20.2 Checks and maintenance steps for
winter operation............................. 154