Maintenance work on chassis and engine – KTM 950 SUPERMOTO User Manual

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Changing the basic position of the handbrake lever

The adjusting screw

[1] allows you to change the basic position of the handbrake lever [2].

Press the handbrake lever's outer end forward, and, at the same time, turn the adjusting

screw.

Checking the front brake fluid level

The brake fluid reservoir for the front brake is located on the left side of the handlebar and

has a "MIN" and a "MAX" mark. The brake fluid level may not fall below the "MIN" mark

when the vehicle is parked in a vertical position.

– IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS

A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN DOWN. IN THIS CASE, CONSULT AN

AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY.

– HAVE THE BRAKE FLUID CHANGED AT AN AUTHORIZED KTM WORKSHOP EVERY 2 YEARS.

Refilling front brake fluid *

It is not necessary to refill brake fluid under normal conditions (see General information on

KTM disk brakes).

However, brake fluid must be refilled as soon as the brake fluid level reaches the MIN mark.

Remove the screws

[3] and cover [4] with the rubber boot [5]. Move the hand brake cylin-

der in a horizontal position and add DOT 5.1 (Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1). Press the rub-

ber boot together and remount the cover. Wash off any overflowing or spilled brake fluid with

water. Actuate the front brake until you feel the pressure point.

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