2008 KTM 990 Adventure Motorcycle Owners Manual

Description

This 2008 KTM 990 Adventure Owners Manual is an authorized reproduction of the original, out of print manual. It will familiarize you with how to operate 2008 KTM 990 Adventure motorcycles.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
Chassis number
Engine number, engine type
OPERATION INSTRUMENTS
Clutch lever
Hand brake lever
Multi-functional digital speedometer
Display
Setting options in the display
Cooling liquid temperature display
Indicator lamps
ABS warning lamp – models with ABS
(antilock brake system)
ABS button – models with ABS (antilock brake system)
Tachometer
Ignition lock
Combination switch
Emergency OFF tip switch, starter tip switch
Storage compartment
Filler caps
Seat lock
Fuel taps
Shift lever
Side stand
Center stand
Foot brake pedal
Compression damping of fork
Rebound damping of fork
Spring preload of the fork
Damping action during compression of shock absorber
Rebound damping of shock absorber
Shock absorber’s preload adjuster
Baggage carrier plate
Grips
Footrests
Alarm system
GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING
THE MOTORCYCLE
Instructions for initial operation
Running in the LC8 engine
Accessories and payload
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Check the following before each start
Starting the engine
Starting off
Shifting/Riding
Braking – models without ABS (antilock brake system)
Braking – models with ABS (antilock brake system)
Switching off the ABS
Stopping and parking
Fuel
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Removing and remounting the seat
Tool set
Adjusting the fork and shock absorber
Adjusting compression damping of fork
Adjusting rebound damping of fork
Adjusting the spring preload on the fork
Compression damping of shock absorber
Rebound damping of shock absorber
Adjusting the preload of the shock absorber
Breathing the fork legs
Cleaning the dust sleeves of the telescopic fork
Checking the chain tension
Correct chain tension
Chain maintenance
Checking the chain for wear
General informations about KTM disc brakes
Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake lever
Checking of brake fluid level – front brake
Checking the front brake pads
Checking rear brake fluid level
Checking the rear brake pads
Dismounting and mounting the front wheel
Dismounting and mounting the rear wheel
Tires, air pressure
Checking spoke tension
Battery
Demounting and mounting the battery
Charging the battery
Jump start
Main fuse
ABS fuses – models with ABS (antilock brake system)
Fuses for individual current consumers
Replacing the headlight lamps
Adjusting the headlight range
Replacing the brake and tail light bulbs
Replacing the flasher bulbs
Cooling system
Checking the cooling liquid level in the compensating tank
Checking the cooling liquid level in the radiator
Bleeding the cooling system
Changing the original position of the clutch lever
Checking the oil level of the hydraulic clutch
Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level
Changing the engine oil and the oil filter,
cleaning the oil screen
Activating the ignition curve for low-octane fuel
TROUBLESHOOTING
CLEANING
CONSERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION
STORAGE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CHASSIS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS-ENGINE
Engine oil
HEAD WORD INDEX
CONSUMER INFORMATION FOR USA ONLY