KTM 2009 690 Rally Factory Replica, Owner'S Manual

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GENERAL TIPS AND HINTS ON PUTTING INTO OPERATION
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5.1
Advice on first use
Danger
Danger of accidents Danger from insufficient traffic competence.
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Do not use the vehicle if you are not fit to deal with traffic or if you have consumed alcohol and/or medicaments or drugs.
Warning
Risk of injury Missing or insufficient protective clothing increases the risk of injury.
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Wear protective clothing (helmet, boots, gloves, pants and jacket with protectors) every time you ride the vehicle. Always
wear protective clothing, which must be in perfect condition and meet legal requirements.
Warning
Danger of crashing Impairment of riding behavior due to different tire tread patterns on front and rear wheels.
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The front and rear wheels must be fitted with tires with similar tread patterns to prevent loss of control over the vehicle.
Warning
Danger of accidents Critical riding behavior due to inappropriate riding.
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Adapt your riding speed to the road conditions and your riding ability.
Warning
Danger of accidents Accident risk caused by presence of a passenger.
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Your vehicle is not designed to carry passengers. Do not ride with a passenger.
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If the foot brake pedal is not released, the brake linings drag permanently. The rear brake can fail due to overheating. Take
your foot off the foot brake pedal if you do not want to brake.
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable riding behavior.
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Do not exceed the maximum permitted weight and axle loads.
Warning
Risk of misappropriation Usage by unauthorized persons.
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Never leave the vehicle while the engine is running. Secure the vehicle against use by unauthorized persons.
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When using your motorcycle, 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 record at vehicle handover.
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Before your first trip, read the entire operating instructions carefully.
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Get to know the controls.
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Adjust the basic setting of the clutch lever. ( p. 42)
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Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever. ( p. 43)
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Adjust the free travel of the foot brake pedal.
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( p. 47)
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Get used to handling the motorcycle on a suitable piece of land before making a longer trip.
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Offroad, you should be accompanied by another person on another machine so that you can help each other.
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Try also to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feeling for the vehicle.
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Do not make any offroad trips that over-stress your ability and experience.
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Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
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If you carry any baggage, make sure it is fixed firmly as close as possible to the center of the vehicle and ensure even weight dis-
tribution between the front and rear wheels.
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Motorcycles react sensitively to any changes of weight distribution.