Ktm 990 User Manual Page 1

990 ADVENTURE990 ADVENTURE SKTM Sportmotorcycle AG A–5230 Mattighofenwww.ktm.at12/2005 FOTO: MITTERBAUERKTM Group PartnerART. NR. 3.211.81 ENOW

CLOCKYou will recognize the CLOCK display by the blinking dots between the hours and minutes.It displays the speed, temperature of the cooling liquid

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Setting options in the displayKILOMETERS OR MILES.You can have the speed and distance shown in kilometers or miles in the display. The dis-play can be

RESETTING TRIP 2 The trip meter 2 runs continuously and counts up to 999.9. It can be used similarly to TRIP1 or together with a switch available as a

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »12120°C (248°F)110°C (230°F)100°C (212°F)70°C (158°F)60°C (140°F)50°C (122°F)40°C (104°F)1Cooling liquid temperature dis

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »13Indicator lampsThe green indicator lamp will blink in the blinker rhythm when the blinker isswitched on.NOTE: The indicator l

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »14ABS warning lamp – models with ABS (antilock brake system) The ABS warning lamp [1] must light up when the ignition is switch

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »15TachometerThe tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Do not run the enginebeyond the black mark at 9500

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »165621134Combination switchThe rocker switch LIGHTS [1] actuates the high beam or low beam.= High-beam light= Low-beam lightThe

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »171223Storage compartmentA storage compartment is located under the seat to hold small, frequently used items.To open, turn the

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »1812,3,4,5,6NFuel tapsBoth fuel taps [1] must be open when the motorcycle is running. The level in the fuel tanksis equalized b

1All information contained is without obligation. KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG particularly reserves the right to modify any equipment, technical specificat

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »19123Center standThe bike is equipped with a side stand and a center stand [2].Foot brake pedalThe foot brake pedal [3] is loca

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »2012334Compression damping of fork The fork's damping action during compression travel (compression damping) can be adjust

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »2112Damping action during compression of shock absorberThe shock absorber's damping action during compression travel (comp

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »2212Rebound damping of shock absorberThe shock absorber's damping action during rebound travel (rebound damping) can also

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »231223Baggage carrier plateThe base plate for your choice of case system can be attached to the baggage carrier plate [1].– Do

Instructions for initial operation– Make sure the work for the „pre-deliveryinspection“ was performed by your author-ized KTM workshop. The DELIVERY C

GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE »25– The tires must be designed for a maxi-mum speed of 240 kph (speed symbolV) and must be auth

Check the following before each startWhen you start, the motorcycle must be in perfect mechanical condition. For safety reasons,you should make a habi

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS »276 COOLING FLUIDCheck the level of cooling fluid when the engine is cold.7 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMStart the engine and check the head

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS »2813452Starting the engine1 Switch on emergency OFF switch [1].2 Switch on ignition (turn ignition key [2] into position ).NOTE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION »2INTENDED PURPOSE The KTM 990 Adventure is designed to resist the usual wear and tear of normal use on roads and easy terrain (

IF THE ENGINE IS DOES NOT CRANK WHENYOU ACTUATE THE STARTER TIP SWITCH:– the transmission is switched to idle– Check if the emergency OFF switch is on

–While riding your motorcycle, never switchthe ignition lock to positionsAnd .– Do not try to change the settings of themulti-functional Speedometer w

or slippery surfaces without running a risk ofhaving the wheels lock.– The ABS cannot prevent one or bothwheels from losing the road grip if themotorc

Stopping and parkingApply the brakes fully and put the engine into neutral. To stop the engine, switch off theignition. Park the motorcycle on a firm

NOTE REGARDING THE CENTER STAND:We advise the following procedure to place the motorcycle on the center stand as effortlesslyas possible:a) press main

FuelIn the condition at delivery, the LC8 engine requires unleaded fuel with at least RON 95(USA = Premium PON 91).If using lower octane fuel, it is e

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE »990 ADVENTURE 2006A clean motorcycle can be checked more quickly which saves money!1st Serviceafter1000 kmevery7500 kmo

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE »990 ADVENTURE 2006A clean motorcycle can be checked more quickly which saves money!1st Serviceafter1000 kmevery7500 kmo

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE »990 ADVENTURE 2006ADDITIONAL SERVICE WORK TO BE PERFORMED UNDER A SEPARATE ORDERat leastonce a yearevery 15000 km or ev

IMPORTANT INFORMATION »WARRANTY The service work specified in the „Lubrication and Maintenance Schedule“ must be performed by an authorized KTM worksh

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE »990 ADVENTURE 2006VITAL CHECKS AND CARE PROCEDURES TO CONDUCTED BY THE OWNER OR THE MECHANICbeforeeachstartafter every

– When cleaning the motorcycle, do not use a high pressure cleaning unit if possible, otherwise water will penetrate the bearings, carbu-retor, electr

Removing and remounting the seatInsert the ignition key in the seat lock and turn in a counterclockwise direction to unlockthe seat. Lift the back of

Adjusting compression damping of forkHydraulic compression damping determines the reaction when the fork is compressed. Thedegree of compression can b

Adjusting the spring preload on the forkThe fork spring preload can be adjusted by turning the adjusting screws [4] (wrench size 24mm) ± 5 mm (0,2 in)

Compression damping of shock absorberThe shock absorber can synchronize the compression damping in the low and high-speedrange separately (Dual Compre

STANDARD ADJUSTMENT HIGH-SPEED:– Turn the adjusting screw in a clockwise direction up to the stop with a socket wrench(wrench size 17 mm).– Turn the a

Adjusting the preload of the shock absorberThe baggage and passenger put the main load on the shock absorber. To guarantee maxi-mum handling performan

Cleaning the dust sleeves of the telescopic forkThe dust-protection bellows [3] are to remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the forktube. Howeve

Correct chain tensionLoosen collar nut [1], loosen counter nuts [2], and turn right and left adjusting screws [3]equally far. Tighten counter nuts [2]

INDEX »4INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1IMPORTANT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chain maintenanceThe maintenance of the X-ring chain is reduced to a minimum. Clean with a soft water jet.Never use a brush or solvent to clean the ch

General informations about KTM disc brakesBRAKE CALIPERS:The brake calipers of this series “float“. This means that the brake calipers are not solidly

BRAKE FLUID:KTM fills the brake systems with Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1 brake fluid, one of the bestbrake fluids that is currently available. We reco

ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) 990 ADVENTURE:The ABS is a safety system that prevents the wheels from locking when driving straight aheadwithout the infl

Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake leverFree travel at the hand brake lever may be readjusted by using adjusting screw [1]. In thisway, the po

Checking rear brake fluid levelThe brake fluid reservoir for the rear disk brake is combined with the foot brake cylinder andhas an inspection window.

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Dismounting and mounting the front wheelJack the motorcycle up at the underride protection until the front wheel no longer touchesthe ground.Loosen th

To mount the front wheel, lift the wheel into the fork, slightly pull one brake caliper out andpush the tire in between the brake calipers. Insert the

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »5812A3A45Dismounting and mounting the rear wheelNOTE FOR MODELS WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM): The ABS sens

INDEX »5Compression damping of shock absorber . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Rebound damping of shock absorber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Adju

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »59TIRES – AIR PRESSUREfront rearRoad,driver only2.4 bar(34psi)2.6 bar(37psi)Road, with passenger2.4 bar(34psi)

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »60Checking spoke tensionThe correct spoke tension is very important for the stability of the wheels and thus f

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »61BatteryThe battery is located in the underride protection in front of the engine and is maintenance-free. It

Demounting and mounting the batteryThe battery does not need to be demounted unless the motorcycle is being immobilized.To demount the battery, remove

Charging the battery The battery does not need to be dismounted to charge. Remove the screws [1] and the enginecover [2]. Remove the red protection co

Main fuse The main fuse protects all of the motorcycle's current consumers. The main fuse is locatedin the starter relay under the right engine c

Fuses for individual current consumersA fuse box with additional fuses is mounted in the storage compartment to separately pro-tect the current consum

Replacing the headlight lampsRemove the 5 screws on the left and right and take off both side covers [1]. Use a screw-driver to detach the retaining t

PARKING LIGHT BULB [C] :Pull the bulb socket [7] out of the reflector and pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.USA design:The parking light [E] is loc

Adjusting the headlight rangeThe payload can make it necessary to correct the headlight range.The headlight range can be adjusted with the adjusting s

Chassis numberThe chassis number is located on the right side of the steering head tube and on the typelabel. Write this number into the relevant area

Replacing the flasher bulbsRemove the screw on the back of the turn signal, carefully fold the lens [5] towards themotorcycle and remove.Slightly depr

Cooling systemThe water pump in the engine ensures a forced circulation of the cooling liquid. When theengine is cold, the cooling liquid only circula

A mixture of 50% antifreeze and 50% distilled water is used as the cooling liquid. How ever,the anti-freeze protection must be at least -25° C (-13° F

Checking the cooling liquid level in the radiatorRemove the 5 screws and the right cover [1], disconnect the flasher cable and tank ventilation.If pos

Bleeding the cooling systemRemove the 5 screws and the left cover [3], disconnect the flasher cable and tank ventilation.Remove the bleeder screw [4]

Changing the original position of the clutch leverThe adjusting screw [1] can be used for individual adjustment of the original position of theclutch

Engine oilAutomobile engine oil used to be used for four-stroke motorcycles before there were sepa-rate motorcycle specifications. Different technical

76Changing the engine oil and the oil filter, cleaning the oil screenYou may only change the engine oil yourself after the warranty period has expired

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Remove the 6 screws and the cover [4].Remove the 5 screws, take off the left panel [5] and disconnect the turn

78Remove the 3 screws [1], lift the tank approx. 15 mm and carefully tilt to the side. Disconnectthe fuel lines, disconnect the connector for the fuel

Clutch leverThe clutch lever [1] is located on the left side of the handlebar. The adjusting screw [A] isused to change the original position of the c

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »79Carefully pull the oil screen [7] out of the oil tank.Thoroughly clean the drain plugs, the cover and both o

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »80Insert a new oil filter [1] in the engine case, grease the O-ring and mount the oil filter covertogether wit

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »81Add 2.5 liters (0.7 USgal) of fully synthetic engine oil meeting the JASO MA standard (e.g.Motorex Power Syn

Activating the ignition curve for low-octane fuelIf you are traveling to a country where fuel having at least 95 octane (RON) is not available,you can

If you have your motorcycle serviced as set forth in this manual, no malfunctioning is to be expected. Nevertheless, if an error does arise,we recomme

TROUBLE SHOOTING »TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDYEngine cranks but doesn’t start. Blown fuse for the fuel pumpClutch not attached to the fuel line The plug and s

TROUBLE SHOOTING »TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDYEngine overheats Defect fan or thermoswitch for fanAir in the cooling systemThermostat defectiveContact an autho

TROUBLE SHOOTING »TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDYFlasher lights, brake light, hornand multi-functional digitalspeedometer failBulb burned outBlown fuseReplace bu

TROUBLE SHOOTING »87The blink code indicates which component is affected by an error.This allows the error to be identified if no diagnosis tool is av

CLEANING »CONSERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION »88Regular cleaning and paintwork care is part of the maintenance work and helps to maintain the value of

Multi-functional digital speedometer The universal instrument is divided into 3 parts.Use the MODE and SET [1] button to change the display and the ba

STORAGE »89Should you desire to make a pause over a longer space of time, please observe the following instructions:– Drive the tanks empty to be able

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CHASSIS »CHASSIS 990 ADVENTURE / 990 ADVENTURE SFrame Tubular chrome-molybdenum-steel space frame Fork WP – Up Side Down 48

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CHASSIS »CHASSIS 990 ADVENTURE / 990 ADVENTURE SLightingflasher 12V 10W (socket BA15s)licens plate illumination 12V 5W

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CHASSIS »TIGHTENING TORQUES – CHASSISHH clamp bolts on top triple clamp M8 20 NmHH clamp bolts for steering stem M8 20 NmH

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CHASSIS »TIGHTENING TORQUES – CHASSISExhaust nuts on manifold M8 evenly, do not bend sheet metalHH bolts on exhaust suspens

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – ENGINE »ENGINE 990 LC8DesignLiquid-cooled, 2-cylinder 4-stroke engine with 75° V arrangement with balancer shaft and electr

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – ENGINE »ENGINE 990 LC8Mixture preparation EFI (electronic fuel injection) Ignition system breakerless transistorized elect

HEAD WORD INDEX »96ABS button – models with ABS (antilock brake system) . . . . .14ABS fuses – models with ABS (antilock brake system) . . . . . . .

HEAD WORD INDEX »97Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Fuel taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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