Benelli TRE-K899 User manual

MANUALE UTENTE
OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUAL USUARIO
BENUTZER HANDBUCH
MANUEL UTILISATEUR
Pure passion since 1911

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1.1
1.2
1.3
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2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.1.7
2.2
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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.7.1
General information
Warranty
Symbols
Identication data
Safety information
Safety
Motorcycle modication and
trim personalization
General safety regulations
Vehicle load
Use of the vehicle in competitions
Advices for safe riding
Protective clothing
Suggestions against theft
Safety - Visual and acoustic signals
Controls and instruments
Location of controls and instruments
Sidestand
Controls on the left side of the handlebar
Controls on the right side of the
handlebar
Ignition switch and steering lock
Gear lever
Instruments and warning lights
Multifunction display
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.4
5.4.1
Operation
Using the motorcycle
Preriding checks
Running-in
Selecting the display functions
Adjusting the clock
Parking the motorcycle
Saddle disassembly driver
Refuelling
Starting the engine
Improve our riding skills
Adjustments
List of adjustments
Recapitulatory table of adjustments
Adjustments that can be done by User
Front brake lever adjustment
Adjusting the rearview mirrors
Front projector regulation
Adjustment of minimum engine rpm
Regulate the windshield
Clutch lever play
Adjustments that has to be done by a
Benelli Authorized Workshop or by
the end User
Adjusting suspension spring preload
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6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.5.1
6.6
6.6.1
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.9.1
6.10
6.10.1
6.10.2
6.11
6.12
6.13
6.14
6.15
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7.1
Maintenance
Tables of scheduled maintenance
and checks
Tables of scheduled maintenance
Tools and accessories supplied
Table of lubricants and fluids
Checking the engine oil level
Topping up the engine oil level
Checking the coolant level
Topping up the coolant level
Checking the wear of the brake pads
Checking the brake fluid level
Checking the tires and rims
Checking of the rims and the wheel rims
Cleaning checking and lubricating
the drive chain
Cleaning
Lubrication
Replacing the fuses
Front projector lamps replacement
Battery
Cleaning the motorcycle
Prolonged inactivity
Technicalinformation
Specifications
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Hearty welcome among Benelli fans!
Please accept our best compliments for choosing our Benelli motorcycle.
We think you will ride your Benelli motorcycle for long journeys as well as short daily trips.
Benelli Q.J. s.r.l. wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding.
We are steadily doing our best to improve our "Technical Assistance" service.
For this reason, we recommend you to strictly follow the indications given in this manual, especially for motorcycle
running-in.
In this way, your Benelli motorbike will surely give you unforgettable emotions.
For any servicing or suggestions you might need, please contact our authorized service centres.
Enjoy your ride!
CAUTION
Benelli Q.J. s.r.l. declines any responsibility whatsoever for any mistakes incurred in drawing up
this manual. The information contained herein is valid at the time of going to print. Benelli Q.J.
s.r.l. reserves the right to make any changes required by the future development of the
above-mentioned products.
For your safety, as well as to preserve the warranty, reliability and worth of your motorcycle, please use original
Benelli spare parts only.
WARNING
This manual forms an integral part of the motorcycle and if a transfer of title occurs must
always be handed over to the new owner.
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General information
Dear Customer,
We invite you to read this Owner's Manual before using your new BENELLI TRE 899 K.
It contains important information for a safe use of the vehicle and keeping it in perfect working conditions.
Keep it by putting it in the special papers-case compartment.
We remind you, however, that BENELLI TRE 899 K is a high performance vehicle that needs to be ridden cautiously.
You should refrain from driving the vehicle out of bounds, if you are not sure of tour ability in managing it; however,
when you ride on public street , you have to scrupulously observe the Highway Code.
Always remember to use a homologated helmet, of your size, and always correctly laced up.
We recommend you always to wear an appropriate protective wear.
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1.1 Warranty
In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to our Benelli
Dealer or Benelli Authorized Workshop for any servicing requiring particular technical expertise.
Our highly skilled sta have access to the implements required to perform any service job in compliance the highest
professional standards, using Benelli original spare parts only as the best guarantee for full interchangeability,
smooth running and long life.
All Benelli motorcycles come with a "Warranty Card".
However, warranty does not apply to the motorcycles used in competitions.
No motorcycle part may be tampered with, altered, or replaced with parts other than original Benelli spare parts
during
the warranty period, or the warranty right will be automatically invalidated.
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1.2 Symbols
In order to make more simple and readibly for the most important information, we have used the following symbols:
Benelli Q.J. reserves the right to make any changes, whenever deemed, to its products and to this manual.
Wherever you nd any dissimilarity between what is written on this Owner's Manual and the specic tting-out of
your vehicle, don't hesitate to download from the web site www.benelli.com the updated version of the Owner's
Manual, or contact the Customer Service Benelli calling +39 0721.418740, which will arrange to send to you the
updated version.
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DANGER - Warns you that there is a serious instrinsic danger that could cause personal
injuries and deadly accidents in case you don't follow the supplied directions.
WARNING - Warns you that there is a danger that could cause personal injuries and deadly
accidents in case you don't follow the supplied directions.
CAUTION - Reminds you a safety practice you better follow or an unsafety activity you better
avoid if you don't want to risk undergoing personal injuries or to damage your vehicle.
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1.3 Identication data
2) Engine serial number
1) Vehicle identication number
ZBNTK56701888829
ZBN7856701888829
Benelli Q.J. s.r.l. Pesaro
Italy
#97867023490
3) Homologation data
All Benelli motorcycles have
identication numbers:
1) Vehicle identication number
2) Engine serial number
3) Homologation data
We recommend writing down the main numbers in the spaces provided below:
Frame No.
Engine No.
Colour Code
Key No.
ZBN TK
B35

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Identication of motorcycle colour combination
The colour code must be mentioned when order
body spares. This code can be read on
the labels placed under the saddle.
Colour reference
When order spare parts, depending on the
ordered parts, it might be necessary to specify
engine serial number, colour code and key
identication number , apart from frame serial
number.
Identication motorcycle
The motorcycle is identied by the matriculation
frame number.
Motorcycle key identication
The key, supplied in four copies, can be used
both for starting the motorcycle and for
operating all the locks. Keep the key copies in a
safe place. Knowing the key identication
number is essential in case you need to ask for a
duplicate of the key.
Key identication number
Labels colour code
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2.1 Safety
2.1.1 Motorcycle modication and trim personalization
Safety information
DANGER
It is strictly forbidden to intervene on the vehicle by modifying the mechanical components or
by replacing them with non genuine spare parts.
All this activities make the vehicle homologation forfeit rendering it unusable for public street
use, and can also cause serious damages for the user and for the vehicle itself.
Benelli Q.J. is not responsible for any damage to persons or things caused by any
modications of the motorcycle original conditions.
WARNING
It is possible to personalize the suspension of BENELLI TRE 899 K trim by working on the
special adjustments this activity is absolutely unwary unless the user is absolutely condent of
his technical ability.
The trim adjustment can compromise the motorcycle safe use and, therefore, it has to be done
only by expert persons. Wherever you want to personalize the motorcycle trim in relation to
your personal requirements, we suggest you to apply to a Benelli Authorized Workshop. You
can nd the Authorized Workshop list on Benelli web site www.benelli.com or calling the
Benelli Customer Service dialling +39 0721.418740.
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2.1.2 General safety regulations
Before you start riding make sure you keep in mind the controls, characteristics, working and limits of the
motorcycle.
In order to guarantee the vehicle maximum eciency and reliability it is essential that our Benelli Authorized
Workshop does all the maintenance operations written on the "Maintenance" section of this Owner's Manual,
following carefully all the directions and suggestions.
We advise you against having the maintenance operations and the repairs done by persons or workshop that don't
belong to the Benelli Authorized Workshop net.
Especially we advise you against doing on your own the maintenance operations and the repairs on your BENELLI
TRE 899 K!
For any necessity or further information, don't hesitate to apply to your Benelli Distributor or to the nearest Benelli
Authorized Workshop.
You can nd the Benelli Distributor and the Benelli Authorized Workshop list on the web site www.benelli.com or
calling the Benelli Customer Service dialling +39 0721.418740.
The full control of this motorcycle is basic for a safe riding. Therefore it is necessary to start riding with a good
concentration and in perfect physical conditions, apart from always assessing the street and atmospheric
conditions.
In order to avoid compromising handling and stability of your motorcycle, you should obey the following warnings:
• do not attach any object to the vehicle;
• do not hook a sidecar, a tow or any other accessory to the motorcycle;
• do not remove any part and/or component;
• do not modify the vehicle in any way;

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Do not ride this motorcycle if you do not possess the regular driving licence. Failure to heed this warning
constitutes a breach of the Highway Code, besides poses a serious hazard to the driver's and other people's safety.
Always wear a helmet, even on short rides.
Always wear suitable clothes, especially when travelling at night (e.g. garments with uorescent bands).
When refuelling, switch o the engine and refrain from smoking.
Do not start the engine in closed places. Exhaust gases are toxic and can quickly saturate the air and cause fainting
or even death. While riding, always keep both hands on the handlebars. Park the vehicle where it is unlikely to be
bumped into or damaged. Even slight or involuntary bumps can cause the vehicle to topple over, with subsequent
risk of serious harm to people or children. To prevent the vehicle from tipping over, never park it on soft or uneven
ground, nor on asphalt strongly heated by the sun.
Do not cover your motorcycle with a canvas soon afterwards riding. Before covering your motorcycle, wait until the
engine and the exhaust pipes have thoroughly cooled.
If your motorcycle has been involved in an accident, check all levers, wires, hoses, brake calipers and other main
parts for damage. Do not use the vehicle if you detect a damage that could adversely aect safety.
As soon as possible and, however, before using your motorcycle after an accident, even if there are not any visible
damages, it is necessary to have it inspected by a Benelli Authorized Workshop, in order to verify the absence of
defects and/or damages that the owner could not be able to detect.
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2.1.3 Vehicle load
The vehicle is designed for use by the rider with a passenger. To drive safely and under the highway code, never
exceed the maximum allowed total gross weight of 440 kg (970.03 Lbs).
That is the sum of the motorcycle, driver, passenger and load weight, according to the EEC 92/61 directive.
DANGER
Since the load can strongly aect handling, braking, performance and safety characteristics of
your motorcycle, you should always keep in mind the following warnings.
NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTORCYCLE!
Driving an overloaded motorcycle can cause damage to the tyres, loss of control of the vehicle
and serious injury. Check that the total of driver and passenger weight, the burden weight and
the vehicle gross weight NEVER exceed the granted values. Never carry any incorrectly
fastened object on your motorcycle, because it could move from its position during riding.
Steadily fasten the heaviest objects near the center of the motorcycle, and equally divide the
load on both sides of the vehicle.
Do not insert any object in the spaces on the frame trellis, in order to avoid interferring with
the movable parts of the motorcycle.
Before riding, always check the wear and the pressure of the tyres. Adjust the suspensions
according to the load.
Even if the motorcycle is correctly loaded, drive with caution and never exceed 120 km/h (74.4
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Informationoncarryingcapacity
The total weight of the motorcycle in running order
including rider, passenger, luggage and additional
accessories should not exceed 440 kg (970.03 Lbs).
Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest
possible position and close to motorcycle centre.
Be sure to secure the luggage to the supports provided on
the motorcycle as firmly as possible.Improperly secured
luggage may affect stability.
Never fix bulky or heavy objects to the handlebar or to the
front mud guard as this would affect stability and cause
danger.
Do not insert any objects you may need to carry into the
gaps of the frame as these may foul moving parts.
When fitting panniers (available from the Benelli spare
parts service) arrange personal effects and accessories
according to weight and distribute them evenly in both
panniers; lock the panniers with the key provided.

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2.1.4 Use of the vehicle in competitions
Your BENELLI TRE 899 K was projected for road use.
However, making some modications, considering the high performances that the motorcycle can reach, it is
possible to use it also in competitions.
However, you need to remember that once you transform the motorcycle for competitions use, it is nomore suitable
for street trac unless it is brought to its original conditions.
To meet the passionate drivers numerous requests, Benelli has designed a number of special components for use in
competitions and/or sporting events.
The use of such components is strictly limited to areas closed to trac.
Failure to observe this restriction constitutes a breach of the Highway Code for which Benelli Q.J. cannot be held
responsible.
For more information about Benelli special components, visit the web site www.benelli.com or calling the Benelli
Customer Service dialling +39 0721.418740.
DANGER
Riding the vehicle in competitions requires considerable skill and experience as well as an
accurate setup of the motorcycle which was to be made only by particularly prepared persons.

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2.1.5 Advices for safe riding
Besides being a means of transport, your motorcycle is a source of recreation and excitement (and this is true,
especially, when we talk about a BENELLI TRE 899 K!).
However the nature itself of the vehicle involves, a certain amount of risk.
To ensure maximum safety, in addition to scrupulously observing the warnings and instructions provided in the
previous paragraphs, it is essential to take a few additional precautions. In particular:
Before starting o
Follow all the directions given in the section "Pre-Riding Checks".
Conduct an overall check of all safety-related aspects of the motorcycle.
Familiarizing with the vehicle
The rider's ability and his mechanical skills form the basis of riding safety.
It is advisable to practise riding in areas without trac until you have become familiar with the vehicle and its
controls.
Being aware of one's limits
When riding, never exceed your limits nor those imposed by law. Being aware of your limits and acting accordingly
will help you avoid accidents.
Adverse weather conditions
Be very careful when riding in adverse weather conditions. On wet roads, for example, the braking distance
increases as a result of reducing tyre traction. It is therefore necessary to travel at moderate speed and avoid abrupt
braking and acceleration. Pay particular attention when riding on slippery surfaces such as road markings,
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crossings, bridges, gratings, etc.
Considering that a motorcycle cannot provide the same degree of shock protection as a motor vehicle, it is essential
to adopt a "defensive" riding attitude, particularly in the adverse weather conditions described above.
When riding down long hills, reduce the speed of your motorcycle by closing the throttle and using a low gear ratio
to take advantage of engine braking.
Use the front and rear brakes as little as possible to maintain your speed, in order to prevent brake overheating and
fade. Special attention should be given to the braking system, which plays a key role in ensuring safety.
When braking, always take account of the speed of the vehicle and the condition of the road surface.
The braking action should always be applied gently and gradually to both wheels. Performing this operation and,
more in general, riding the vehicle always require the utmost care. Therefore, caution should be exercised by all
users, and in particular by inexperienced riders. When you make a turn, avoid sudden braking.
Failure to observe this warning could lead to the sliding of the wheels and the loss of control of the vehicle.
Always operate the brakes before starting a turn.
When you are laterally blown by a sudden gust of wind (as it may happen when you're overtaken by a vehicle of
great dimensions, when you come out of a tunnel or when you're driving in a hilly zone), you could lose control of
the vehicle. While driving under the above mentioned conditions, reduce your speed and be careful to avoid
sideways gusts of wind.
Maintain a safe distance behind vehicles in front of you and adjust your speed to the weather and trac conditions.
Remember that, as your bike picks up speed, stopping distances increase and the motorcycle becomes more
dicult to control.
In any case, never exceed the speed limits imposed by the Highway Code.
It is strictly forbidden to drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before riding. Even very small amounts of these
substances adversely aect the rider's ability to control the vehicle.

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Helmet
Wearing the helmet when you ride a motorcycle in many countries, including Italy, is compulsory.
However, wherever this obligation doesn't exist, it is absolutely advisable to wear a helmet, taking care of choosing a
homologated and of the right size one.
If the helmet has no visor, take care of wearing appropriate protective glasses during your riding.
The helmet has to be always laced up.
If you carry a passenger, you better make sure that he wears correctly a homologated helmet.
Never wear light helmet DGM.

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2.1.6 Protective clothing
Always wear suitable protective clothing.
In particular, the following items should be worn:
• a close tting jacket, made of tough material and easy to fasten.
• supple, reinforced gloves providing both sensitivity and protection.
• strong, close-tting trousers covering the legs completely.
• soft, reinforced boots providing both sensitivity and protection.
In any case, the clothes must allow complete freedom of movement and not hamper the rider in any way.
In addition, they must have no loose parts capable of catching in the control levers, the footrests, the wheels, the
drive chain, etc., in order to avoid dangerous situations.
WARNING
Protective clothes do not aord complete protection against the risk of personal injury in the
event of an accident. It is therefore essential not be deceived by the false sense of security that
you might perceive by wearing protective clothing. When riding, always adopt a cautious
attitude and follow the recommendations given in the previous paragraphs.