PREPARING FOR USE. KTM 1290 Super Adventure, 1290 Super Adventure 2016

9 PREPARING FOR USE

9.1

Advice on first use

Danger

Danger of accidents

Danger arising from the rider's judgement being impaired.

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Do not operate the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs and certain medications or physically or mentally impaired.

Warning

Risk of injury

Missing or poor protective clothing presents an increased safety risk.

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Wear protective clothing (helmet, boots, gloves, pants and jacket with protectors) every time you ride the vehicle. Always wear protective clothing that is in good condition and meets the legal requirements.

Warning

Danger of crashing

Poor vehicle handling due to different tire tread patterns on front and rear wheels.

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The front and rear wheels must be fitted with tires with similar tread patterns to prevent loss of control over the vehicle.

Warning

Danger of accidents

Non-approved or non-recommended tires and wheels impact the handling characteristic.

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Only use tires/wheels approved by KTM with the corresponding speed index.

Warning

Danger of accidents

Reduced road grip with new tires.

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New tires have a smooth rolling surface and therefore cannot provide full road grip. The entire rolling surface must be roughened in the first 200 kilometers (124.3 miles) by moderate riding at alternating angles. The full grip levels are not achieved until the tires have been run in.

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