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5/2007 FOTO: MITTERBAUER
OWNER’S MANUAL 2008
125 EXC, EXC SIX DAYS
*3211226en*
3211226en 200 XC, XC-W, EXC
250 XC, XC-W, EXC, EXC SIX DAYS
300 XC, XC-W, EXC-E, EXC-E SIX DAYS
3211226en
KTM Group Partner
KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG
A–5230 Mattighofen
www.ktm.com
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INTRODUCTION » We would like to congratulate you on your purchase of a KTM motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art sports motorcycle that guarantees to bring you lots of fun and enjoyment, provided that you clean and maintain it appropriately. Please insert the serial numbers of your motorcycle in the boxes below Frame number Engine number Key number 1 Stamp of dealer COMSUMER INFORMATION FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY Tampering with noise control system prohibited Owners are warned that t
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ENGLISH IMPORTANT » INTENDED PURPOSE KTM sports motorcycles are designed and constructed to resist the usual wear and tear of normal use in competitions. The motorcycles comply with the regulations and categories currently in effect with the leading interna- tional motorcycle associations. THE XC/XC-W MODELS ARE PROHIBITED ON PUBLIC ROADS. The EXC and EXC-E models are only allowed on public roads in the original homologated (throttled) ver- sion. Without this performance restriction (i.e. deth
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IMPORTANT » The service work specified in the "Lubrication and Maintenance Schedule" must be performed by a KTM workshop and recorded in the service manual otherwise claims under the warranty shall become void. The fuels and lubricants specified in the Owner's Manual or automotive fluids with equivalent specifications must be used in accordance with the maintenance schedule. Take special care to follow the recommended run in, inspection, and maintenance intervals. Heeding these guidelines will
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ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS » Page Page SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Check chain tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Chassis number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Correct chain tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Engine number, engine type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Chain maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Chain wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS » Chassis number The chassis number is stamped on the right side of the steering head tube. Enter this number in the field on page no 1. Engine number, engine type The engine number and the engine type are stamped into the left side of the engine below the engine sprocket. Enter this number on page 1. 5 OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Clutch lever The clutch lever [1] is located on the left side of the handlebars. The adjust- ing screw [A] is used to change the original position
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ENGLISH OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Electronic speedometer The display in the electronic speedometer is activated as soon as you press a button on the speedometer or an impulse is received from the wheel sen- sor. The display lights up when the engine is running. The display is cleared if no button is pressed for 1 minute or no impulse is received from the wheel sensor. The button is used to change between display modes. The + and – buttons are used to control various functions. TEST All of the
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OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Activating and deactivating display modes In the display mode SPEED/H, press and hold the button for 3 seconds to access the SETUP menu. The active functions will be displayed. The blink- ing function can be activated by pressing the + button and deactivated by pressing the – button. Press and hold the button 3 seconds to store the settings. If no button is pressed for 20 seconds, the setting will be stored automati- cally and the display will return to the SPEED/H mo
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ENGLISH OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » LAP / LAP display mode (to view lap times) The LAP/LAP display mode will only be shown if lap times have been stored and the front wheel has stopped. It will display the lap number and the stopped lap time in hours, minutes and seconds. Press the + button to access the next lap time. To clear all of the stored lap times, hold the button for 3 seconds in the SPEED/LAP mode. + button changes to the next lap time – button no function briefly press button changes
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OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » SPEED / S1 display mode (stop watch 1) S1 shows the traveling time based on TR1 and continues to run whenever it receives impulses from the wheel sensor. The calculation of this figure is acti- vated by the first impulse received from the wheel sensor and stops 3 sec- onds after the last impulse is received. + button no function – button no function briefly press button changes to the next display mode hold button 3 secs. clears the TR1, S1, A1 figures SPEED / S2 disp
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ENGLISH OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » OVERVIEW OF THE ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETER FUNCTIONS display briefly press + button briefly press – button briefly press button hold button 3 secs. X SPEED / H no function no function next display mode displays the SETUP menu X X SPEED / CLK no function no function next display mode setting the clock menu starts/stops LAP without stops LAP, stores LAP X X SPEED / LAP next display mode clears all LAP figures clearing LAP figure figure, resets LAP to 0 X LAP / LAP ne
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OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Combination switch (EXC/EXC Six Days) 3 2 The light switch has 2, respectively 3 switch positions. [A] = Light off (this function is not available in all models) [B] = Low beam on [C] = High beam on You may use button [2] to actuate the horn. The red short circuit button [3] serves to switch off the engine. Leave the switch pressed until the engine stops. A B C Headlamp switch (XC-W) In this model the headlamp is switched on with the pull switch [4]. 4 11 Flasher switch
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ENGLISH OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Emergency OFF switch (EXC-E Australia) The red emergency-OFF switch [1] is arranged adjacent to the throttle grip. In this position, the E-starter is operational and the engine can be started. 1 In this position, the E-starter and ignition circuits are interrupted.The E-starter cannot be actuated, and the engine will not start, not even if you attempt to start it with the kickstarter. 2 Pushing the black starter button [2] will actuate the E-starter. Filler cap
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OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Shift lever The shift lever is mounted on the left side of the engine. The position of the gears is shown in the illustration. Neutral, or the idle speed, is located between first and second gear. 2,3,4,5, (6) N 1 Kickstarter The kickstarter is mounted on the left side of the engine. Its upper part can be swivelled. 13 Foot brake pedal The foot brake pedal is disposed in front of the right foot rest. Its basic posi- tion can be adjusted to your seat position (see maintena
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ENGLISH OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Compression damping of fork (XC) Hydraulic compression damping determines the reaction when the fork is com- pressed. The degree of compression can be adjusted with adjusting screws at the top of the fork legs. Turn the screw [1] clockwise to increase damping, turn it counterclockwise 1 to reduce damping during compression. STANDARD ADJUSTMENT: – turn adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go – turn it back by as many clicks as are specified for the relevant
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OPERATION INSTRUMENTS » Compression damping of shock absorber The low-speed and high-speed compression damping can be adjusted sepa- rately on the shock absorber (Dual Compression Control). Low and high speed refers to the movement of the shock absorber during com- pression and not to the speed of the motorcycle. The low and high-speed technology overlaps. The low-speed setting is primarily for slow to normal shock absorber compression rates.The high-speed setting is effective at fast compressi
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ENGLISH GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE » Instructions for your first ride – Make sure the work for the "pre-delivery inspection" was per- – Wear suitable clothing when driving a motorcycle. smart KTM formed by your authorized KTM workshop. The DELIVERY CER- drivers always wear a helmet, boots, gloves, and a jacket, TIFICATE and SERVICE MANUAL will be handed over when you regardless of whether driving all day or just go for a short ride. pick up your vehicle. The protective
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DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS » What you should check before each start When you start off, the motorcycle must be in a perfect technical condition. For safety reasons, you should make it a habit to perform an overall check of your motorcycle before each start. The following checks should be performed: 1 CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL Too little transmission oil leads to premature wear and will ultimately destroy gear wheels and parts of the shift mechanism. 2 FUEL Check that there is sufficient fuel in th
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ENGLISH DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS » Starting when the engine is cold 1 Open fuel tap 2 Turn on emergency OFF switch 3 Swing up the side stand 4 Put the gear in neutral 5 Activate cold-starting aid (choke) 6 Leave throttle closed or open it no more than 1/3 and kick down kick- starter vigorously all the way. – For starting always put on your motorcycle boots to avoid injuries. You could slip off the kickstarter or the motor could kick back and fling your foot upwards. – Forcefully kick the kickstarter
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DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS » Shifting/Riding You are now in first gear, referred to as the drive or uphill gear. Motorcycle engines produce a great amount of heat while running. Depending on the conditions (hill size, etc.), you can shift to a higher The engine, exhaust pipe, muffler, brake rotors, and shock absorbers gear. Turn down the throttle, at the same time pull the clutch lever can become very hot. Do not touch any of these parts after start- in and shift to the next higher gear. Let the clutc
