Description
This 2008 KTM 990 Superduke Owners Manual is an authorized reproduction of the original, out of print manual. It will familiarize you with how to operate 2008 KTM 990 Superduke motorcycles.
Index of Topics
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
Chassis number, Type label
Engine number, engine type
OPERATION INSTRUMENTS
Clutch lever
Hand brake lever
Combined instrument
Function buttons on combined instrument
Combined instrument display
Cooling liquid temperature display
Tachometer
Indicator lamps
Ignition lock
Combination switch
Starter tip switch, Emergency OFF tip switch
Filler cap
Seat lock, removing the seat
Baggage loops
Tool set
Helmet lock
Holding strap
Shift lever
Side stand
Foot brake pedal
Footrests
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
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
Stopping and parking
Fuel
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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
Checking the chain tension
Correcting the chain tension
Chain maintenance
Checking the chain for wear
General information on KTM disk brakes
Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever
Checking the front brake fluid level
Checking the front brake pads
Checking the rear brake fluid level
Checking the rear brake pads
Changing the seat height
Dismounting and remounting the front wheel
Dismounting and mounting the rear wheel
Tires, air pressure
Battery
Removing and remounting the battery
Charging the battery
Jump start
Main fuse
Fuses for individual power consumers
Replacing the headlight lamp
Adjusting the headlight range
Replacing the brake light and taillight 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 basic position of the clutch lever
Checking the oil level of the hydraulic clutch
Adjusting the handlebar tilt
Flow to change the handlebar position (Super Duke R)
Adjusting the steering damper (Super Duke R)
Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level
Refilling engine oil
Changing the engine oil and the oil filter,
cleaning the oil screen
TROUBLESHOOTING
CLEANING
CONSERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION
STORAGE
STARTING UP AFTER IMMOBILIZATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CHASSIS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS-ENGINE
Engine oil
HEAD WORD INDEX
CONSUMER INFORMATION FOR USA ONLY