Ktm 50 SUPERMOTO User Manual

KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG A–5230 Mattighofenwww.ktm.atKTM Group Partner50 SX JUNIOR50 SX50 SUPERMOTOOWNER’S MANUAL 2006ART. NR. 3.211.69ENENGLISH

ENGLISH9OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »Plugin - Stand (50 SX, 50 Supermoto)A socket is provided on the left side of the frame for the plug-in stand [1]include

ENGLISH10GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE »Running in– Even very precisely machined sections of engine componentshave rougher sur

ENGLISH11DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS »What you should check before each startWhen you start off, the motorcycle must be in a perfect technical condition.For

ENGLISH12DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS »Starting when the engine is cold1 Open fuel tap [1].2 Operate the choke [2].3 Kick the side up all the way or remove th

ENGLISH13DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS »DrivingThe engine speed, and thus the driving speed, are regulated bythe throttle grip.The choke must always be deactiv

ENGLISH14PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE »C = FOR COMPETITIVE OFFROAD RACING (COMPETITION)H = FOR OFFROAD HOBBY USE THE KILOMETER READING FOR INSPECTION

ENGLISH15PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE »NOTE: IF THE INSPECTION ESTABLISHES THAT PERMISSIBLE TOLERANCES ARE EXCEEDED, THE RESPECTIVE COMPONENTSMUST BE

ENGLISH16MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Removing the seatThe quick-release mechanism [1] allows removal of the seat without tools.Turn the qu

ENGLISH17MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Checking and adjusting the steering head bearing (50 SX, 50 Supermoto) *The steering head bearing sho

ENGLISH18MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Basic suspension setup for the weight of the driverTo achieve maximum handling performance and to pre

ENGLISH1IMPORTANT »Please insert the serial numbers of the motorcycle belowChassis numberEngine numberStamp of dealerAll information contained is with

ENGLISH19MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Telescopic fork maintenance *The telescopic fork must be serviced at least once a year. To service th

ENGLISH20MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Cleaning the dust scrabbers of the telescopic forkThe dust-protection bellows [1] are to remove dust

ENGLISH21MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »General information about KTM disc brakesBRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS:The brake fluid reservoirs for the fr

ENGLISH22MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Checking the brake fluid level/ refilling *The brake fluid reservoir is combined with the hand brake

ENGLISH23MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Changing the basic position of the foot brake lever (50 SX Junior)The basic position of the foot brak

Slide new brake shoes into the brake caliper a fasten with the screw [5].Tighten the screw to 10 Nm and mount the locking screw [4].Mount the rear whe

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Removing and mounting the front wheelJack the motorcycle up by the frame so that the front wheel is suspendeda

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »ENGLISH26Tires, air pressureTire type, tire condition, and air pressure level affect the way your motorcycleri

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »ENGLISH27Checking coolant levelThe coolant should be 10 mm (0.4 in) above the radiator fins when the engineis

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »ENGLISH28Changing the seat heightThe saddle can easily be raised by 25 mm (1 in). This lets you adjust theheig

ENGLISH2INTRODUCTION »Now you own a modern motorcycle that you and your youngster will certainly enjoy, provided that youservice and maintain it prope

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »ENGLISH29Checking the gear oil levelTo check the gear oil level, first remove the plug [1]. With the motorcycl

ENGLISH30Adjusting the centrifugal clutch * A correctly adjusted centrifugal clutch will provide maximum engine perform-ance and ease of driving and p

ENGLISH31CORRECTING CLUTCH WEAR: Check the clutch shoes for wear. If the surface is only slightly worn you canremount them again. NOTE: The centrifuga

CLEANING »ENGLISH32If you let the specified maintenance work on your motorcycle be carried out, disturbances can hardly be expected. Should an erroroc

TECHNICAL DATA – ENGINE »ENGLISH33TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDYEngine stalling or runningwith four stroke cycleCarburetor overflows if level adjust too high, f

CLEANING »ENGLISH34STORAGE »If you want to put your motorcycle away for longer periods of time, please observe the following instructions:– Clean moto

TECHNICAL DATA – ENGINE »ENGLISH35TYP 50 SX JUNIOR 50 SX, 50 SUPERMOTODesign single cylinder 2-stroke engine, with reed valve inletDisplacement 49.0 c

ENGLISH36TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - CHASSIS »50 SX JUNIOR 50 SX 50 SUPERMOTOFrame single downtube, split-cradleFork Marzocchi Ø = 32 mmWheel travel fr

ENGLISH37HEAD WORD INDEX »PageAdjusting the centrifugal clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Adjusting the control cable on the rear wheel (50

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ENGLISH3IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE INFORMATION »KTM mini-sports motorcycles are designed and constructed to resist the usual wear and tear of no

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KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG A–5230 Mattighofenwww.ktm.atKTM Group Partner50 SX JUNIOR50 SX50 SUPERMOTOOWNER’S MANUAL 2006ART. NR. 3.211.69ENENGLISH

ENGLISH4IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS ABOUT SAFE DRIVING »KTM mini motorcycles are off-road motorcycles designed for one person only. They are not

ENGLISH5TABLE OF CONTENTS »PageIMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS ABOUT SAFEDRIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ENGLISH6SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS »Chassis numberThe chassis number is located on the type plate on the steering head. Enterthis number in the field on

ENGLISH7OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »Throttle gripThe throttle grip is located on the right side of the handlebars. It is used toreduce the engine speed and

ENGLISH8OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »Choke (Dell’Orto carburetor PHVA 14 DS)Choke lever [1] is mounted to the right side of the carburetor. If you move thec