KTM MXC - Manual (Page 18)

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GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE
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– WEAR SUITABLE CLOTHING WHEN DRIVING A MOTORCYCLE.
CLEVER KTM DRIVERS ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, BOOTS, GLOVES
AND A JACKET, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER DRIVING ALL DAY
OR JUST FOR A SHORT TRIP. THE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
SHOULD BE BRIGHTLY COLORED SO THAT OTHER VEHICLES CAN
SEE YOU AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
– ALWAYS TURN ON THE LIGHT TO MAKE SURE THAT OTHER
DRIVERS BECOME AWARE OF YOU AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
– DO NOT DRIVE AFTER HAVING CONSUMED ALCOHOL.
– ONLY USE ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY KTM. FOR EXAM-
PLE, FRONT PANELLING CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVING PROPERTIES
OF THE MOTORCYCLE. CASES, EXTRA TANKS, ETC. CAN ALTER
THE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND THUS ALSO IMPAIR THE VEHI-
CLES DRIVING PROPERTIES.
– THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL MAY ONLY BE FITTED WITH TIRES
THAT HAVE THE SAME PROFILE TYPE.
– THE RACING MODELS ARE DESIGNED AND DIMENSIONED FOR
1 PERSON ONLY. NEVER TAKE ANOTHER RIDER ALONG.
– OBSERVE THE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, DRIVE DEFENSIVELY
AND TRY TO LOOK AHEAD AS FAR AS POSSIBLE SO THAT ANY
HAZARDS CAN BE RECOGNIZED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
– ADJUST YOUR DRIVING SPEED ACCORDING TO THE CONDI-
TIONS AND YOUR DRIVING SKILLS.
– DRIVE CAREFULLY ON UNKNOWN ROADS OR ON UNFAMILIAR
TRIALS.
– WHEN DRIVING OFF-ROAD, ALWAYS HAVE A FRIEND ON A SEC-
OND MOTORCYCLE TO KEEP YOU COMPANY, SO THAT YOU CAN
HELP EACH OTHER SHOULD DIFFICULTIES ARISE.
– REPLACE THE HELMET VISOR OR GOGGLE LENS WHEN
SCRATCHED OR DAMAGED. IF BRIGHT LIGHT SHINES THROUGH
A SCRATCHED VISOR OR LENS, THE OPERATOR WILL BE BLINDED.
– NEVER LEAVE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT SUPERVISION IF
THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
– THE SX/SXS/MXC MODELS ARE NOT APPROVED FOR USE ON PUB-
LIC ROADS AND FREEWAYS.
– WHEN RIDING YOUR MOTORCYCLE, PLEASE BEAR IN MIND
THAT OTHER PEOPLE MAY FEEL MOLESTED BY EXCESSIVE
NOISE.
Instructions for initial operation
– Verify that your KTM dealer performed the PREPARATION
OF VEHICLE jobs (see Customer Service Manual).
– Read these operating instructions carefully before your first
ride.
– Familiarize yourself with the operating elements.
– Set the clutch lever, the handbrake lever, and the footbrake
pedal to the positions that are most convenient for you.
– Get used to handling the motorcycle on an empty parking
lot or open space, before starting on a longer drive. Also try
to drive as slowly as possible and in a standing position, to
improve your feeling for the vehicle.
– Do not drive along off-road tracks which go beyond your abi-
tily and experience.
– Hold the handlebars with both hands and leave your feet on
the foot rests while driving.
– Remove your foot from the foot brake lever when you are not
braking. If the foot brake lever is not released the brake
pads rub continuously and the braking system is
overheated.
– Do not make any alterations to the motorcycle and always
use ORIGINAL KTM SPARE PARTS. Spare parts from other
manufacturers can impair the safety of the motorcycle.
– Motorcycles are sensitive to alterations in the distribution of
weight. If you are taking luggage with you, this should be
secured as close as possible to the middle of the vehicle;
distribute the weight evenly between the front and rear wheel.
Never exceed the maximum permissible laden weight and
the axle weights. The maximum permissible laden weight is
comprised of the following components:
– Motorcycle ready for operation and tank full
– Luggage
– Driver with protective clothing and helmet.
– Pay attention to the running-in procedure.
Running in the Racing models
Even very precisely machined sections of engine components
have rougher surfaces than components which have been slid-
ing across one another for quite some time. Therefore, every engine
needs to be broken in.
For this reason, do not load the engine more than 50% of its
capacity during the first 3 operating hours. Besides, the engine
speed must not exceed 7000 rpm. Avoid going full-throttle!
In the following 12 operating hours, you may load the engine
up to 75% of its capacity. Use the motorcycle on various types
of terrain (road, easy off-road trails).
THE 250/400/450/525 SX/MXC/EXC RACING MODELS WERE UNCOM-
PROMISINGLY DESIGNED FOR OFF-ROAD COMPETITION PURPOSES
ONLY. “ON THE ROAD“ APPROVED MODELS ARE ONLY ALLOWED ON
PUBLIC ROADS IN THE ORIGINAL HOMOLOGATED (THROTTLED)
VERSION. AVOID EXTENDED ON-ROAD RIDES AT FULL THROTTLE.