KTM 690 ENDURO AUS/UK 2008, Owner'S Manual

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GENERAL TIPS AND HINTS ON PUTTING INTO OPERATION
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6GENERAL TIPS AND HINTS ON PUTTING INTO OPERATION
6.1
Advice on first use
Danger
Danger of accidents Danger from inadequate traffic experience.
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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
Risk of injury by missing/inadequate protective clothing.
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Wear protective clothing (helmet, boots, gloves, pants and jacket with protectors) every time you ride the motorcycle. 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
Uncontrollable handling behavior caused by non-approved tires/wheels.
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Use only tires/wheels approved by KTM with the corresponding speed index.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced road grip with new tires.
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New tires have a smooth roll surface and therefore cannot provide full road grip. The entire roll surface must be roughened in
the first 200 kilometers (124.3 miles) by moderate driving at alternating angles. The full grip is not reached until the vehicle
has been run in.
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.