KTM 2014 1190 Adventure, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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8.11 Checking the basic position of the shift lever ........ 77
8.12 Adjusting the basic position of the shift
lever
x ............................................................ 77
9 PREPARING FOR USE................................................... 79
9.1
Advice on first use ............................................. 79
9.2 Running in the engine ........................................ 80
9.3 Loading the vehicle ............................................ 81
10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 83
10.1 Checks and maintenance measures when
preparing for use................................................ 83
10.2 Starting............................................................. 84
10.3 Starting off........................................................ 85
10.4 Shifting, riding .................................................. 85
10.5 Applying the brakes............................................ 89
10.6 Stopping, parking............................................... 91
10.7 Transport .......................................................... 93
10.8 Refueling .......................................................... 94
11 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................................... 96
11.1 Additional information........................................ 96
11.2 Required work ................................................... 96
11.3 Recommended work ........................................... 99
12 SUSPENSION SETTING............................................... 100
12.1 "Damping" (Option: With EDS) .......................... 100
12.2 "Load" (Option: With EDS) ................................ 100
12.3 Fork/shock absorber ......................................... 101
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............................... 102
13.1 Raising the vehicle with the center stand
(Option: Center stand) ...................................... 102
13.2 Removing the vehicle from the center stand
(Option: Center stand) ...................................... 102
13.3 Removing the passenger seat ............................ 103
13.4 Mounting the passenger seat............................. 104
13.5 Removing the driver's seat ................................ 104
13.6 Mounting the driver's seat................................. 105
13.7 Checking for chain dirt ..................................... 105
13.8 Cleaning the chain ........................................... 106
13.9 Checking the chain tension ............................... 107
13.10 Adjusting the chain tension............................... 108
13.11 Checking the chain, rear sprocket and engine
sprocket.......................................................... 110
13.12 Checking/rectifying the fluid level of the
hydraulic clutch............................................... 113
13.13 Checking the steering head bearing play............. 114
13.14 Removing the bottom triple clamp cover............. 115
13.15 Installing the bottom triple clamp cover
x ........ 115
13.16 Removing the front side cover ........................... 116
13.17 Installing the front side cover ............................ 117
13.18 Removing the mask spoiler
x .......................... 118
13.19 Installing the mask spoiler x ........................... 121
13.20 Removing the front fender ................................ 123
13.21 Installing the front fender
x ............................ 124
13.22 Removing the tank cover................................... 124
13.23 Installing the tank cover ................................... 126
13.24 Removing the wind shield ................................. 127
13.25 Installing the wind shield.................................. 128
14 BRAKE SYSTEM ......................................................... 129
14.1 ABS/antilock brake system................................ 129
14.2 Checking the brake discs .................................. 131