KTM 450 XC-W SIX DAYS USA 2010, Owner'S Manual

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GENERAL TIPS AND HINTS ON PUTTING INTO OPERATION
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6.1
Advice on first use
Danger
Danger of accidents Danger arising from the rider's judgement being impaired.
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Do not use the vehicle if you are inexperienced or if you have consumed alcohol or drugs.
Warning
Risk of injury
Missing or poor protective clothing present an increased safety risk.
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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 undamaged and meet legal requirements.
Warning
Danger of crashing Poor vehicle handling 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 handling characteristic due to inappropriate riding style.
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Adapt your riding speed to the road conditoins 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 Failure of brake system.
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If the foot brake lever is not released, the brake linings drag permanently. The rear brake can fail due to overheating. Take
your foot off the foot brake lever if you do not want to brake.
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable riding behavior.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible 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.
Info
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 position of clutch lever. ( p. 76)
(all XC
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W models)
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adjust the basic position of hand brake lever. ( p. 55)
(all EXC models)
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Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever. ( p. 55)
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever. x ( p. 59)
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Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
x
( p. 77)
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Get used to handling the motorcycle on a suitable piece of land before making a longer trip.
Info
Off-road, 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 off-road 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.