2008 KTM 125 200 250 300 EXC-XC-W Printed Owners Motorcycle Manual

Description

This 2008 KTM 125-300 EXC-XC-W Owners Motorcycle Manual is an authorized reproduction of the original, out of print manual. It will familiarize you with how to operate 2008 KTM 125-300 EXC-XC-W motorcycles.

125 EXC, EXC SIX DAYS
200 XC, XC-W, EXC
250 XC, XC-W, EXC, EXC SIX DAYS
300 XC, XC-W, EXC-E, EXC-E SIX DAYS

It will teach you how to tune your motorcycle to your specific needs and how to protect yourself against injury. This book contains important information on motorcycle maintenance.

This manual is an important part of your motorcycle and should be passed 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 to carry out most of the maintenance steps yourself.

Take special care to follow the recommended run in, inspection, and maintenance intervals. Heeding these guidelines will significantly increase the life of your motorcycle.

Table of Contents

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
Chassis number
Engine number, engine type
OPERATION INSTRUMENTS
Clutch lever
Hand brake lever
Electronic speedometer
Indicator lamps (EXC)
Short circuit button
Combination switch (EXC)
Headlamp switch (XC-W)
Flasher switch
Starter button
Emergency OFF switch (Australia)
Filler cap
Fuel tap
Choke knob
Shift lever
Kickstarter
Foot brake pedal
Side stand
Steering lock
Compression damping of fork
Rebound damping of fork
Spring preload of the fork
Shock absorber compression damping
Shock absorber rebound damping
GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE
MOTORCYCLE
Instructions for your first ride
Running in
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
What you should check before each start
Starting when the engine is cold
Starting when the engine is warm
What to do when the engine is flooded
Starting off
Shifting/Riding
Braking
Stopping and parking
Refueling, fuel
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Changing the spring preloading of the shock absorber
Pivot bearing
Basic suspension setup for the weight of the driver
Checking the shock absorber and spring
Determining the static sag of the shock absorber
Determining the riding sag of the shock absorber
Changing the spring preload on the telescopic fork
Checking the basic setup of the telescopic fork
Breather plug front fork
Cleaning the dust sleeves of the telescopic fork
Checking and adjusting the steering head bearing
Changing the fork offset (caster) (XC/EXC Six Days)
How to change the handlebar position
Adapting chain guide to the rear sprocket
Check chain tension
Correct chain tension
Chain maintenance
Chain wear
General information about KTM disc brakes
Changing basic position of the hand brake lever
Checking the brake fluid level – front brake
Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir
Checking the front brake pads
Replacing the front brake pads
Checking the rear brake fluid level
Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir
Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal
Checking the rear brake pads
Replacing the rear brake pads
Dismounting and mounting the front wheel
Dismounting and mounting the rear wheel
Tires, air pressure
Checking spoke tension
Replacing the battery of the digital speedometer
Replacing the headlight lamp/parking light lamp
Battery
Charging the battery
Fuse
Cooling system
Checking the coolant level
Refilling/Bleeding the cooling system
Cleaning the air filter
Checking the oil level of the hydraulic clutch
Exhaust system
Changing the original position of the clutch lever
Bleeding the hydraulic clutch
Carburetor adjustment
Draining the float chamber of the carburetor
Checking the float level
Adjusting the engine characteristic via the ignition curve
Adjusting the engine characteristic via the auxiliary spring
Check transmission oil level
Changing the transmission oil
CLEANING
CONSERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION
STORAGE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CHASSIS 125 / 200
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – ENGINE 125 / 200
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CHASSIS 250 / 300
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – ENGINE 250
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – ENGINE 300
WIRING DIAGRAM
CARBURETOR TABLE
INDEX