Husqvarna 701 Supermoto User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL 2018
701 Supermoto
Art. no. 3402204en

DEAR HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER
*3402204en*
3402204en
08/2017
DEAR HUSQVARNA MO TORCYCLES CUSTOMER
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a Husqvarna motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-
the-art sports motorcycle that will give you enormous pleasure if you service and maintain it properly.
We hope you enjoy your new ride!
Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.
Chassis number ( p. 24) Dealer's stamp
Engine number ( p. 26)
Key number ( p. 26)
The Owner's Manual contained the latest information for this model series at the time of going to print. How-
ever, minor differences due to further developments in design cannot be ruled out completely.
All specifications are non-binding. Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH specifically reserves the right to modify or
delete technical specifications, prices, colors, forms, materials, services, designs, equipment, etc., without prior
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particular model without prior notice. Husqvarna Motorcycles accepts no liability for delivery options, devi-
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contain special equipment that does not belong to the regular scope of supply.
© 2017 Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH, Mattighofen Austria
All rights reserved

DEAR HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER
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product quality as defined in the ISO 9001 international quality management standard.
Issued by: TÜV Management Service
Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH
Stallhofnerstraße 3
5230 Mattighofen, Austria
This document is valid for the following models:
701 Supermoto EU (F2603R3)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION........................ 9
1.1 Symbols used ....................................... 9
1.2 Formats used...................................... 10
2 SAFETY ADVICE ............................................. 11
2.1 Use definition –intended use ............. 11
2.2 Misuse................................................. 11
2.3 Safety advice ...................................... 11
2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols .............. 12
2.5 Tampering warning ............................. 13
2.6 Safe operation..................................... 14
2.7 Protective clothing.............................. 15
2.8 Work rules........................................... 15
2.9 Environment........................................ 16
2.10 Owner's Manual.................................. 16
3 IMPORTANT NOTES....................................... 17
3.1 Manufacturer and implied warranty.... 17
3.2 Operating and auxiliary substances ... 17
3.3 Spare parts, accessories .................... 17
3.4 Service ................................................ 18
3.5 Figures ................................................ 18
3.6 Customer service................................ 18
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE .......................................... 20
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) .... 20
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right
(example)............................................. 22
5 SERIAL NUMBERS.......................................... 24
5.1 Chassis number.................................. 24
5.2 Type label............................................ 25
5.3 Key number......................................... 26
5.4 Engine number.................................... 26
5.5 Fork part number ................................ 27
5.6 Shock absorber article number .......... 27
6 CONTROLS ..................................................... 28
6.1 Clutch lever......................................... 28
6.2 Hand brake lever................................. 28
6.3 Throttle grip......................................... 29
6.4 Horn button......................................... 29
6.5 Light switch......................................... 30
6.6 Turn signal switch............................... 30
6.7 Emergency OFF switch....................... 31
6.8 Electric starter button ......................... 32
6.9 Ignition/steering lock........................... 32
6.10 Indicator lamps overview.................... 33

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6.11 Opening the filler cap.......................... 34
6.12 Closing filler cap ................................. 36
6.13 Seat unlocking .................................... 36
6.14 Grab handles ...................................... 37
6.15 Passenger footrest.............................. 37
6.16 Shift lever ............................................ 38
6.17 Foot brake lever.................................. 39
6.18 Side stand........................................... 39
7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT ....................... 41
7.1 Overview ............................................. 41
7.2 Activation ............................................ 41
7.3 Messages on the combination
instrument........................................... 42
7.4 Adjusting the combination
instrument........................................... 42
7.5 Adjusting the kilometers or miles........ 45
7.6 Adjusting the clock ............................. 46
7.7 Setting the service display.................. 47
7.8 Speed, time, and DST distance 1....... 48
7.9 Speed, time, and DST2 distance 2..... 50
7.10 AVG average speed, ART operating
hours, and ODO total distance
covered ............................................... 51
8 PREPARING FOR USE.................................... 52
8.1 Advice on preparing for first use......... 52
8.2 Running in the engine ......................... 54
8.3 Loading the vehicle............................. 55
9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 58
9.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use....................... 58
9.2 Starting the vehicle ............................. 59
9.3 Starting off .......................................... 62
9.4 Shifting, riding..................................... 63
9.5 Applying the brakes............................ 68
9.6 Stopping, parking ............................... 70
9.7 Transport............................................. 72
9.8 Refueling............................................. 73
10 SERVICE SCHEDULE...................................... 75
10.1 Additional information......................... 75
10.2 Required work..................................... 75
10.3 Recommended work........................... 78
11 TUNING THE CHASSIS................................... 79
11.1 Fork/shock absorber........................... 79
11.2 Adjusting the compression damping
of the fork............................................ 79

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11.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork................................................ 81
11.4 Compression damping of the shock
absorber.............................................. 82
11.5 Adjusting the low-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.............................................. 83
11.6 Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.............................................. 84
11.7 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the shock absorber............................. 86
11.8 Measuring the rear wheel dimension
unloaded ............................................. 87
11.9 Checking the static sag of the
shock absorber................................... 88
11.10 Checking the riding sag of the
shock absorber................................... 89
11.11 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber ............................... 90
11.12 Adjusting the riding sag .................. 92
11.13 Handlebar position.............................. 94
11.14 Adjusting the handlebar position .... 94
12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS ............... 97
12.1 Raising the motorcycle with the rear
lifting gear ........................................... 97
12.2 Removing the rear of the
motorcycle from the wheel stand ....... 97
12.3 Lifting the motorcycle with the front
lifting gear ........................................... 98
12.4 Taking the motorcycle off the front
lifting gear ........................................... 99
12.5 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs ................................................... 100
12.6 Removing the fork protector............. 102
12.7 Installing the fork protector............... 102
12.8 Checking the play of the steering
head bearing..................................... 103
12.9 Adjusting the steering head
bearing play .................................. 105
12.10 Removing the seat............................ 106
12.11 Mounting the seat............................. 107
12.12 Removing the tool set....................... 107
12.13 Storing tool set.................................. 108
12.14 Take off the side cover ..................... 110
12.15 Mounting the side cover ................... 111
12.16 Removing front fender ...................... 111
12.17 Installing front fender ........................ 112

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12.18 Removing the air filter ................... 113
12.19 Installing the air filter ..................... 114
12.20 Checking the chain for dirt................ 115
12.21 Cleaning the chain ............................ 116
12.22 Checking the chain tension .............. 118
12.23 Adjusting the chain tension............... 120
12.24 Checking the chain, rear sprocket,
engine sprocket, and chain guide..... 122
12.25 Adjusting the chain guide ............. 127
12.26 Adjusting the basic position of the
clutch lever........................................ 128
12.27 Checking/correcting the fluid level
of the hydraulic clutch ...................... 129
13 BRAKE SYSTEM ........................................... 132
13.1 Antilock brake system (ABS)............. 132
13.2 Adjusting the basic position of the
hand brake lever ............................... 135
13.3 Checking the brake discs ................. 135
13.4 Checking the front brake fluid
level................................................... 137
13.5 Adding front brake fluid ................ 138
13.6 Checking the front brake linings....... 140
13.7 Checking the free travel of foot
brake lever ........................................ 142
13.8 Adjusting the basic position of the
foot brake lever ............................. 143
13.9 Checking the rear brake fluid level ... 145
13.10 Adding rear brake fluid .................. 146
13.11 Checking the rear brake linings ........ 148
14 WHEELS, TIRES............................................ 150
14.1 Removing the front wheel ............. 150
14.2 Installing the front wheel ............... 152
14.3 Removing the rear wheel .............. 154
14.4 Installing the rear wheel ................ 157
14.5 Checking the rear hub rubber
dampers ........................................ 160
14.6 Checking the tire condition............... 162
14.7 Tubeless tire system......................... 165
14.8 Checking the tire air pressure........... 166
14.9 Checking spoke tension ................... 167
15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.................................. 169
15.1 Removing the battery .................... 169
15.2 Installing the battery ...................... 172
15.3 Recharging the battery ................. 174
15.4 Changing the main fuse.................... 177
15.5 Changing the ABS fuses................... 179

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15.6 Changing the fuses of individual
power consumers ............................. 183
15.7 Removing the headlight mask with
the headlight ..................................... 186
15.8 Installing the headlight mask with
the headlight ..................................... 187
15.9 Changing the headlight bulb............. 188
15.10 Changing the parking light bulb........ 190
15.11 Checking the headlight setting ......... 191
15.12 Adjusting the headlight range........... 192
15.13 Diagnostics connector...................... 193
16 COOLING SYSTEM....................................... 194
16.1 Cooling system ................................. 194
16.2 Checking the antifreeze and
coolant level...................................... 195
16.3 Checking the coolant level................ 198
16.4 Draining the coolant ...................... 200
16.5 Filling/bleeding the cooling
system ........................................... 201
16.6 Changing the coolant .................... 204
17 TUNING THE ENGINE................................... 208
17.1 Checking the basic position of the
shift lever........................................... 208
17.2 Adjusting the basic position of the
shift lever ....................................... 209
18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE ............... 210
18.1 Changing the fuel screen .............. 210
18.2 Checking the engine oil level ............ 212
18.3 Changing the engine oil and oil
filter, cleaning the oil screens ....... 213
18.4 Adding engine oil .............................. 221
19 CLEANING, CARE......................................... 224
19.1 Cleaning the motorcycle................... 224
19.2 Checks and maintenance steps for
winter operation................................ 227
20 STORAGE...................................................... 229
20.1 Storage ............................................. 229
20.2 Preparing for use after storage......... 231
21 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 232
22 TECHNICAL DATA ........................................ 236
22.1 Engine ............................................... 236
22.2 Engine tightening torques................. 238
22.3 Capacities ......................................... 244
22.3.1 Engine oil...................................... 244

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22.3.2 Coolant......................................... 244
22.3.3 Fuel............................................... 244
22.4 Chassis ............................................. 244
22.5 Electrical system............................... 246
22.6 Tires .................................................. 247
22.7 Fork................................................... 247
22.8 Shock absorber ................................ 248
22.9 Chassis tightening torques ............... 250
23 SUBSTANCES............................................... 257
24 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES............................ 260
25 STANDARDS ................................................. 261
26 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS ......................... 262
27 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ............................ 263
28 LIST OF SYMBOLS ....................................... 264
28.1 Red symbols ..................................... 264
28.2 Yellow and orange symbols.............. 264
28.3 Green and blue symbols................... 265
INDEX .................................................................... 266