KTM 990 SUPERMOTO 2008, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
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– On salt-sprayed or dirty roads brake action
may be delayed as well. First, the brakes
must be braked clean.
– Remember that the stopping distance
will be longer if you are carrying a pas-
senger or baggage.
– When you brake, the brake discs, brake
pads, brake caliper and brake fluid heat
up. The hotter these parts get, the weaker
the braking effect. In extreme cases, the
entire braking system can fail.
– If the resistance in the hand brake lever
or foot brake pedal feels „spongy“ (too
much play), this is an indication that
something is wrong with the brake sys-
tem. Don’t ride your motorcycle anymore
without first having the brake system
looked over by a KTM dealer.
Stopping and parking
Apply the brakes fully and put the engine into neutral. To stop the engine, switch off the
ignition. Fold the side stand forward to the stop with your foot, put the weight of the motor-
cycle on the stand and park the bike on a firm surface. Lock the motorcycle.
– always park your motorbike on a solid and horizontal surface.
– Never leave your motorcycle without supervision as long as the engine is running.
– Motorcycle engines produce a great amount of heat while running. The engine radiators,
exhaust, exhaust system, brake discs, and shock absorbers can become very hot. Do not
touch any of these parts after operating the motorcycle, and take care to park it where
pedestrians are not likely to touch it and get burned
– Never park your motorcycle in places where there exist fire hazards due to dry grass or
other easily flammable materials.
– Always take out the ignition key when parking your motorcycle so that it cannot be used
by unauthorized persons.
– The side stand is dimensioned for the weight of the motorcycle only. Sitting on the motor-
cycle will increase the weight on the side stand. The side stand or engine case can be
damaged and the motorcycle can tip over.