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OWNERS HANDBOOK 

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

2001

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 

Art.Nr. 3.205.96    3/2001

125

EXE, SUPERMOTO

Summary of Contents for 125 EXE 2001

Page 1: ...OWNERS HANDBOOK MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 2001 BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Art Nr 3 205 96 3 2001 125 EXE SUPERMOTO...

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Page 3: ...CLE IS NOT ROAD SAFE ANYMORE Please insert the series numbers of your motorcycle in the boxes below Chassis number Engine number Stamp of dealer KTM SPORTMOTORCYCLE AG RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ANY...

Page 4: ...assed on to any subsequent owner in case you decide to sell it Many motorcyclists have a good working knowledge of motorcycle mechanics if this is true in your case you will be able to use this manual...

Page 5: ...rrect chain tension 17 Page Chain maintenance 18 Chain wear 18 General informations about KTM disc brakes 18 Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake lever 19 Checking of brake fluid level front bra...

Page 6: ...The clutch lever 1 is located on the left side of the handlebar The adju sting screw A is used to change the original position of the clutch lever see maintenance work on chassis and engine Hand brak...

Page 7: ...on is swit ched on indicating that the oil level warning system works properly If the two stroke oil level in the oil tank is sufficiently high the oil level warning lamp will go out after approximate...

Page 8: ...NOT REFUEL THE MOTORCYCLE NEAR OPEN FLAMES OR BURNING CIGARETTES ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELLING BE CAREFUL NOT TO SPILL GASOLINE ON THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST PIPE WHILE THE ENGINE IS HOT W...

Page 9: ...loses the bore again Shift lever The shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine The position of the gears is shown in the illustration Neutral or the idle speed is located bet ween first an...

Page 10: ...ackets serve as handles for the passenger Compression damping of fork The compression damping mechanism is built into the left fork tube It only regulates the degree of damping during compression By t...

Page 11: ...PART OR TO DO ANY MAINTEN ANCE WORK YOURSELF SEVERE INJURIES COULD BE THE RESULT Rebound damping of shock absorber By using the adjusting screw 2 the degree of damping of the rebound can be adjusted T...

Page 12: ...performed 1 OIL LEVEL IN OIL TANK Once there is no two stroke oil in the oil tank the engine is bound to break down The vent hose of the oil tank must be installed without kinks 2 GEAR OIL LEVEL Insu...

Page 13: ...IDLE IN A CLOSED AREA EXHAUST FUMES ARE POISONOUS AND CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING CAUTION DON T RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH...

Page 14: ...RELATED NOISE STOP IMMEDIA TELY TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER NOTE TO THE COOLING SYSTEM If little or no air blows through the radiator for example when riding through slow...

Page 15: ...ENGLISH 13...

Page 16: ...ion horn battery holder and connections Check brake fluid level lining thickness and brake discs Check brake lines for damage and leaks Check adjust smooth operation free travel of handbrake footbrake...

Page 17: ...in regular intervals Clean and lubricate chain check tension and readjust it if necessary Clean air filter and filter box Check tire inflation pressure and wear Check coolant level Check fuel lines f...

Page 18: ...E SPECIALIST KNOW LEDGE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY LET THESE TASKS BE CARRIED OUT BY A KTM DEALER CAUTION WHEN CLEANING THE MOTORCYCLE DO NOT USE A HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING UNIT IF POSSIBLE OTHERWISE WATER WIL...

Page 19: ...EAD BEARING FOR LONGER PERIODS THE BEARINGS AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE BEARING SEATS IN THE FRAME WILL BE DESTROYED The steering head bearings should be regreased at least once a year i e Shell Advance Grea...

Page 20: ...river to lever the dust protection bellows from the outer tubes and slide them downward Clean dust protection bellows outer tubes and fork tubes thoroughly and oil them thoroughly with silicone spray...

Page 21: ...WILL BE SUBJECTED TO UNNE CESSARY STRESS RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND EVEN CHAIN BREAKAGE TOO MUCH SLACK IN THE CHAIN ON THE OTHER HAND CAN RESULT IN THE CHAIN JUMPING OFF THE CHAIN WHEELS IF THIS...

Page 22: ...e g water in connection with sand and mud the front wheel is equipped with brake pads with sintered lining These linings cover almost the entire operative range of the motorcycle BRAKE DISCS Due to w...

Page 23: ...oir Loosen screws 2 and remove lid 3 and membrane 4 Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid reservoir to 5 mm 0 2 in below the rim with brake fluid DOT 5 1 Shell Ad...

Page 24: ...ell Advance Brake DOT 5 1 until the brake fluid level reaches the MAX mark then mount the screw cap together with the rubber boot Restore the brake fluid reser voir to its original position and fix it...

Page 25: ...MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE TIGHTENING TORQUE CORRECTED BY A KTM DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE A LOOSE AXLE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE AFTER MOUNTING THE FRONT WHEEL KEEP OPER...

Page 26: ...D REAR WHEEL ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO BE TIRED WITH TIRES THAT HAVE THE SAME PROFILE TYPE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES IMMEDIATELY WORN TIRES CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON HOW YOUR MOTORCYCLE...

Page 27: ...the rubber bands 2 Charging the battery Remove the battery under the seat and check the charging level Use a voltmeter to measure the voltage between the battery poles off load voltage Accurate result...

Page 28: ...y pure water CAUTION FOR THE COOLING SYSTEM USE ONLY WITH HIGH GRADE ANTIFREEZE I E SHELL ADVANCE COOLANT USING LOWER GRADE ANTIFREEZE AGENTS CAN CAUSE CORRO SION AND COOLANT FOAMING Pressure induced...

Page 29: ...lutch cover is to be removed Oil should just barely escape from the ins pection opening when the motorcycle is in an upright position If necessary remove the plug 6 and top up with gear oil SAE 80W i...

Page 30: ...mation see driving instructions Close fuel tap loosen fuel hose at carburettor lead into a basin and open fuel tap if fuel leaks out clean carburettor if no fuel leaks out check tank ventilation i e c...

Page 31: ...n in cooling system Bent cooling hose Thermostat defective Main fuse has burnt through REMEDY Clean and check fuel system as well as carburettor replace the float Clean or replace air filter Check if...

Page 32: ...ycle regularly in order to maintain the beauty of its plastic surfaces The best manner would be to use warm water that has been mixed with a normal brand name washing detergent and a sponge The hard d...

Page 33: ...avel front rear 220 260 mm 8 7 10 2 in Rear suspension WP Progressive Damping System shock absorber aluminium swingarm Front brake Disc brake with carbon steel brake disc brake caliper floated Front b...

Page 34: ...5 31 3rd gear 17 28 4th gear 19 26 5th gear 21 25 6th gear 22 24 Gear lubrication 0 7 l gear oil SAE 80W Shell Advance Gear EP Available chain sprockets 14t for chain 5 8 x 1 4 Coolant 0 8 litres 40 a...

Page 35: ...damping of shock absorber 9 CONSERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION 28 Cooling system 24 Correct chain tension 17 Dismounting and mounting of seat 14 Dismounting and mounting the front wheel 21 Dismounting...

Page 36: ...KTM SPORTMOTORCYCLE AG 5230 Mattighofen Austria Internet www ktm at 320596...

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