KTM 250 EXC RACING - Manual (Page 17)

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ƽ WARNING ƽ
– W EAR SUITABLE CLOTHING WHEN DRIVING A MOTORCYCLE . C LEVER
KTM DRIVERS ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET , BOOTS , GLOVES AND A
JACKET , REGARDLESS OF WHETHER DRIVING ALL DAY OR JUST FOR A
SHORT TRIP . T HE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE BRIGHTLY COL -
ORED SO THAT OTHER VEHICLES CAN SEE YOU AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE .
– A LWAYS TURN ON THE LIGHT TO MAKE SURE THAT OTHER DRIVERS
BECOME AWARE OF YOU AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE .
– D O NOT DRIVE AFTER HAVING CONSUMED ALCOHOL .
– O NLY USE ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY KTM. F OR EXAMPLE ,
FRONT PANELLING CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVING PROPERTIES OF THE
MOTORCYCLE
. C ASES , EXTRA TANKS , ETC . CAN ALTER THE WEIGHT
DISTRIBUTION AND THUS ALSO IMPAIR THE VEHICLES DRIVING
PROPERTIES .
– T HE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL MAY ONLY BE FITTED WITH TIRES THAT
HAVE THE SAME PROFILE TYPE .
– B E SURE TO CHECK THE SPOKE TENSION AFTER 30 MINUTES ' RUNNING
TIME . T HE SPOKE TENSION WILL DECREASE QUICKLY ON NEW WHEELS .
I F YOU CONTINUE TO DRIVE WITH LOOSE SPOKES , THE SPOKES MAY
CRACK AND LEAD TO UNSTABLE HANDLING ( SEE "C HECKING THE SPOKE
TENSION ").
– T HE R ACING MODELS ARE DESIGNED AND DIMENSIONED FOR 1 PER -
SON ONLY . N EVER TAKE ANOTHER RIDER ALONG .
– O BSERVE 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
.
– A DJUST YOUR DRIVING SPEED ACCORDING TO THE CONDITIONS AND
YOUR DRIVING SKILLS .
– D RIVE CAREFULLY ON UNKNOWN ROADS OR ON UNFAMILIAR TRIALS .
– W HEN DRIVING OFF - ROAD , ALWAYS HAVE A FRIEND ON A SECOND
MOTORCYCLE TO KEEP YOU COMPANY , SO THAT YOU CAN HELP EACH
OTHER SHOULD DIFFICULTIES ARISE .
– R EPLACE 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 .
– N EVER LEAVE YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT SUPERVISION IF THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING .
ƽ WARNING ƽ
– T HE SX MODELS ARE NOT APPROVED FOR USE ON PUBLIC ROADS AND
FREEWAYS .
– W HEN 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
abitily 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 over-
heated.
– 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; dis-
tribute 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).
! CAUTION !
T HE 250/450/525 SX/MXC/EXC RACING MODELS WERE UNCOM -
PROMISINGLY DESIGNED FOR OFF - ROAD COMPETITION PURPOSES ONLY .
E VEN THOUGH THE EXC MODELS ARE APPROVED FOR USE ON PUBLIC
ROADS , THEIR USE ON ROADS IS RECOMMENDED ONLY TO A VERY
LIMITED EXTENT . A VOID EXTENDED ON - ROAD RIDES AT FULL THROTTLE .
GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE