Ktm 85SX User Manual

KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG A–5230 Mattighofenwww.ktm.atKTM Group Partner85SXOWNER’S MANUAL 2006ART. NR. 3.211.71ENENGLISH

ENGLISH9OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »Damping action during compression of shock absorberThe shock absorber on the models can synchronize the compressiondamp

ENGLISH10GENERAL TIPS AND WARNINGS FOR STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE »– HAVE YOUR YOUNGSTER WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE GEARWHENEVER HE OR SHE RIDES THE MOTORCYC

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 Put the gear in neutral3 Activate the cold-starting aid (choke

ENGLISH13DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS »40 mm– DRIVING A COLD ENGINE AT HIGH SPEED WILL REDUCE THELIFE OF THE ENGINE. WE RECOMMEND TO WARM THE ENGINEUP AT A ME

ENGLISH14PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE »85 SX 2006A CLEAN MOTORCYCLE CAN BE CHECKED MORE QUICKLY WHICH SAVES MONEYafter every race1st service after10

ENGLISH15PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE »85 SX 2006IMPORTANT RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE WORK THAT CAN BE CARRIED OUT BY EXTRA ORDEREvery 20hoursEvery 40h

ENGLISH16MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Checking and adjusting the steering head bearing *Check steering head bearing for play periodically.

ENGLISH17MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Cleaning the dust sleeves of the telescopic forkThe dust-protection bellows [1] are to remove dust an

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 »Overview of the shock absorber springsThe spring rate is written on the outside of the spring (e.g. 3

ENGLISH20MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »AChecking chain tensionSupport the motorcycle on the center stand or side stand, respectively.Switch

ENGLISH21MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »General information about KTM disc brakesBRAKE CALIPERS:If the front brake caliper is removed, the sc

ENGLISH22MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »1235 mmmin.1 mm451Checking the brake fluid level/ refilling *The brake fluid reservoir is combined wi

ENGLISH23MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Changing basic position of the brake pedal *The basic setting of the foot brake pedal can be changed

ENGLISH24MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Remove the safety device [1], knock out the guide pin [2] from the brake caliperwith a drift towards

ENGLISH25MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Dismounting and mounting the rear wheelJack the motorcycle up on its frame so that the rear wheel no

ENGLISH26MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Cleaning the air filter *The air filter must be cleaned prior to each race or whenever dust has accum

ENGLISH27MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Changing the original position of the clutch leverThe adjusting screw [1] can be used for individual

ENGLISH28MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Cooling systemThe water pump [1] in the engine keeps the cooling liquid in circulation. The cooling l

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

ENGLISH29MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Idling range AOperation with closed throttle valve. This range is influenced by the positionof the a

ENGLISH30MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »Draining the float chamber of the carburetorFollowing every wet-cleaning procedure, the float chamber

ENGLISH31TROUBLE SHOOTING »TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDYEngine fails to start Operating errorThe motorcycle was not drivenfor a longer period of time, leaving

ENGLISH32TROUBLE SHOOTING »TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDYEngine has not enough power Reed paddles tensionless ordamaged, surface of reed valvehousing damaged We

ENGLISH33CLEANING »STORAGE »Clean your motorcycle regularly in order to keep its painted finish looking shiny and new.The best manner would be to use

ENGLISH34TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CHASSIS »CHASSIS 85 SXFrame Central chrome-moly-steel frameFork telescopic fork WP Suspension 43 MXMAWheel travel

ENGLISH35TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - ENGINE »ENGINE 85 SXDesign Liquid cooled single cylinder two-stroke engine with reed valve intakeDisplacement 84.9

ENGLISH36TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - ENGINE »TIGHTENING TORQUES - ENGINEFlange bolts - cylinder-head M 6 10 NmNuts-cylinder base M 8 30 NmFlywheel coll

ENGLISH37CARBURETOR SETTING »VERGASERREGULIERUNGCARBURETOR SETTINGKEIHIN PWK 2885 SX 2006MEERESHÖHEALTIDUDETEMPERATURTEMPERATURE- 20°C bis -7°C-2°F

HEAD WORD INDEX »ENGLISH38PageAdjusting free travel of the hand brake lever . . . . . . .21Adjusting the throttle cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 Partner85SXOWNER’S MANUAL 2006ART. NR. 3.211.71ENENGLISH

ENGLISH4IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS ABOUT SAFE DRIVING »The 85 SX mini motorcycles are off-road motorcycles designed for one person only. They a

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

ENGLISH6SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS »Chassis numberThe chassis number is stamped on the right side of the steering head tube.Enter this number in the fiel

ENGLISH7OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »Filler capTo open it: turn filler cap counter-clockwise.To close it: put filler cap back on and tighten it by turning i

ENGLISH8OPERATION INSTRUMENTS »KickstarterThe kickstarter is mounted on the right side of the engine. Its upper part canbe swivelled.Foot brake pedalT