KTM Super Duke 990s - Manual (Page 39)

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Changing the basic position of the clutch lever
The basic position of the clutch lever can be modified by turning the adjust-
ing screw [1]. This lets you adjust the best clutch lever position for any hand
size.
To adjust, pull the clutch lever towards the front. Turning the adjusting screw
in a clockwise direction will move the clutch lever away from the driver.
Turning the adjusting screw in a counterclockwise direction will move the clutch
lever towards the driver.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE CLUTCH LEVER POSITION IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITHIN CER-
TAIN LIMITS. ONLY TURN THE ADJUSTING SCREW MANUALLY AND NEVER APPLY
EXCESSIVE FORCE.
Checking the oil level of the hydraulic clutch
The oil level should be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks with the master
cylinder in a horizontal position.
If necessary, add SAE 10 biodegradable hydraulic oil (Motorex clutch fluid
75), available from your authorized KTM workshop.
KTM USES BIODEGRADABLE, HYDRAULIC MINERAL OIL TO ACTUATE THE HYDRAULIC
CLUTCH. DO NOT MIX THIS OIL WITH ANY OTHER HYDRAULIC OIL. ALWAYS USE
ORIGINAL KTM HYDRAULIC OIL (AVAILABLE FROM YOUR AUTHORIZED KTM WORK-
SHOP) TO MAKE SURE YOUR CLUTCH OPERATES SMOOTHLY.
NEVER REFILL WITH BRAKE FLUID.
Adjusting the handlebar tilt
Loosen the screws [2]. Adjust the handlebar and tighten the screws to 20 Nm.
Make sure the handlebar instruments do not touch the fuel tank when the
handlebar is completely turned.
TILTING THE HANDLEBAR TOO FAR BACK WILL REDUCE THE STEERING ANGLE
SINCE THE HANDLEBAR INSTRUMENTS WILL TOUCH THE FUEL TANK
IF THE HANDLEBAR IS TILTED TOO FAR BACK, THE HANDLEBAR INSTRUMENTS
MAY DAMAGE THE FUEL TANK
Checking and adjusting the throttle cable play *
When starting to turn the throttle grip, you should feel an initial backlash of
3-5 mm (0.12-0.2 in).
To adjust, loosen the counter nut [3], turn the adjusting screw [4] as needed
and tighten the counter nut again.
Make sure that the throttle grip will return to the idle position automatically
once you let go of it.
To check the correctness of this setting, start the engine, turn the handlebar
left and right, in both cases as far as it will go. This must not cause any changes
in idling speed. Otherwise, you have to increase the backlash of the throttle
cable.