KTM 250 EXC-F EU User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL 2009
250 EXC-F EU
250 EXC-F AUS
250 EXC-F SIX DAYS EU
250 XCF-W USA
250 XCF-W ZA
250 XC-F USA
250 SX-F EU
250 SX-F USA
ART. NO. 3211348en

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 1
DEAR KTM CUSTOMER
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a KTM 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 accordingly.
We wish you great pleasure riding the vehicle!
Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.
Chassis number ( p. 10) Dealer's stamp
Engine number ( p. 10)
Key number (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS) ( p. 10)
The owner's manual corresponded to the latest state of this series at the time of printing. Slight deviations resulting from continuing
development and design of our motorcycles can however not be completely excluded.
All specifications are non-binding. KTM Sportmotorcycle AG specifically reserves the right to modify or delete technical specifica-
tions, prices, colors, forms, materials, services, designs, equipment, etc., without prior notice and without specifying reasons, to adapt
these to local conditions, as well as to stop production of a particular model without prior notice. KTM accepts no liability for delivery
options, deviations from illustrations and descriptions, as well as printing and other errors. The models portrayed partly contain special
equipment that does not belong to the regular scope of delivery.
© 2008 by KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, Mattighofen Austria
All rights reserved
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that lead to the maximum possible quality of the products.
Issued by: TÜV Management Service
KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG
5230 Mattighofen, Austria

CONTENTS 2
CONTENTS
MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ............................................ 5
IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................ 6
VIEW OF VEHICLE............................................................... 8
View of the vehicle from the left front (example)................. 8
View of the vehicle from the right rear (example) ................ 9
LOCATION OF SERIAL NUMBERS ...................................... 10
Chassis number............................................................. 10
Type label..................................................................... 10
Key number (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS)............................. 10
Engine number.............................................................. 10
Fork part number........................................................... 10
Shock absorber part number........................................... 11
CONTROLS....................................................................... 12
Clutch lever .................................................................. 12
Hand brake lever ........................................................... 12
Short circuit button (XCF‑W, XC‑F, SX‑F) ......................... 12
Short circuit button (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS).................. 12
Emergency OFF switch (250 EXC-F AUS) ........................ 12
Electric starter button (EXC‑F EU, EXC‑F SIX DAYS,
XCF‑W, XC‑F) ................................................................ 13
Electric starter button (250 EXC-F AUS).......................... 13
Light switch (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS) ............................ 13
Light switch (XCF‑W) ..................................................... 13
Horn button (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS)............................. 13
Flasher switch (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS) ......................... 14
Overview of indicator lamps (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS) ...... 14
CONTROLS (EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)...................... 15
Speedometer................................................................. 15
Speedometer activation and test ..................................... 15
Tripmaster switch .......................................................... 15
Setting kilometers or miles ............................................. 15
Setting the clock ........................................................... 16
Adjusting the speedometer functions............................... 16
Querying the lap time .................................................... 17
SPEED display mode (speed).......................................... 17
SPEED/H display mode (service hours) ............................ 17
SPEED/CLK display mode (time)..................................... 18
SPEED/LAP display mode (lap time)................................ 18
SPEED/ODO display mode (odometer) ............................. 18
SPEED/TR1 display mode (trip master 1)......................... 18
SPEED/TR2 display mode (trip master 2)......................... 19
SPEED/A1 display mode (average speed 1) ...................... 19
SPEED/A2 display mode (average speed 2) ...................... 19
SPEED/S1 display mode (stop watch 1)........................... 20
SPEED/S2 display mode (stop watch 2)........................... 20
CONTROLS....................................................................... 22
Fuel tap (EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF‑W, XC‑F).............. 22
Fuel tap (SX‑F).............................................................. 22
Opening filler cap.......................................................... 22
Closing filler cap ........................................................... 23
Choke (EXC-F EU, EXC‑F SIX DAYS)................................ 23
Choke (EXC‑F AUS, XCF‑W, XC‑F, SX‑F) .......................... 23
Shift lever..................................................................... 23
Foot brake pedal ........................................................... 24
Kickstarter.................................................................... 24
Side stand (EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF‑W, XC‑F) .......... 24
Plug-in stand (SX‑F) ...................................................... 24
Steering lock (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS) ........................... 25
Locking the steering (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS)................. 25
Unlocking the steering (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS).............. 25
GENERAL TIPS AND HINTS ON PUTTING INTO
OPERATION...................................................................... 26
Advice on first use......................................................... 26
Running in the engine.................................................... 27
RIDING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................... 28
Checks before putting into operation ............................... 28
Starting ........................................................................ 28
Starting up ................................................................... 29
Shifting, riding.............................................................. 29
Braking ........................................................................ 29
Stopping, parking .......................................................... 30
Refueling...................................................................... 30
SERVICE SCHEDULE (EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)........ 32
Important maintenance work to be carried out by an
authorized KTM workshop. ............................................. 32
Important maintenance work to be carried out by an
authorized KTM workshop (as additional order)................. 33
SERVICE SCHEDULE (XC‑F, SX‑F) ...................................... 34
Important maintenance work to be carried out by an
authorized KTM workshop. ............................................. 34
Important maintenance work to be carried out by an
authorized KTM workshop (as additional order)................. 35
SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR RIDER....................................... 36
Important checks and maintenance work to be carried
out by the rider. ............................................................ 36
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE.............. 37
Jacking up the motorcycle.............................................. 37
Removing the motorcycle from the work stand.................. 37
Checking the basic chassis setting with the rider's
weight .......................................................................... 37
Compression damping of shock absorber.......................... 37
Adjusting high-speed compression damping of the shock
absorber ....................................................................... 37
Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the
shock absorber .............................................................. 38
Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber....... 39
Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded ................................. 40
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber .................. 40
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber .................. 41
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber x...... 41
Adjusting the riding sag x............................................. 42
Removing the shock absorber x..................................... 42
Installing the shock absorber x..................................... 42
Checking basic setting of fork......................................... 43
Adjusting the compression damping of the fork ................ 43
Adjusting the rebound damping of fork ............................ 44
Adjusting the spring preload of the fork (EXC‑F,
EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W) ............................................... 45
Bleeding fork legs.......................................................... 45
Cleaning dust boots of fork legs ...................................... 46
Loosening the fork protection.......................................... 46
Positioning the fork protection ........................................ 46
Checking play of steering head bearing............................ 46
Adjusting play of steering head bearing x(EXC‑F EU,
EXC‑F AUS, XCF‑W ZA).................................................. 47
Adjusting play of steering head bearing x
(EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF‑W USA, XC‑F, SX‑F) ..................... 47
Fork offset (XCF‑W USA, XC‑F, SX‑F)............................... 48
Setting the fork offset x(XCF‑W USA, XC‑F, SX‑F).......... 48
Removing the fork legs................................................... 48
Installing the fork legs x............................................... 49
Removing the fork protector x....................................... 50
Installing the fork protector x....................................... 50

CONTENTS 3
Removing the lower triple clamp x(EXC‑F SIX DAYS,
XCF‑W USA, XC‑F, SX‑F) ................................................ 50
Removing the lower triple clamp x(EXC‑F EU,
EXC‑F AUS, XCF‑W ZA).................................................. 51
Installing the lower triple clamp x(EXC‑F SIX DAYS,
XCF‑W USA, XC‑F, SX‑F) ................................................ 51
Installing the lower triple clamp x(EXC‑F EU,
EXC‑F AUS, XCF‑W ZA).................................................. 52
Greasing the steering head bearing x............................. 53
Dismounting the front fender.......................................... 53
Installing the front fender............................................... 53
Removing headlight mask with headlight (EXC‑F,
EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W ZA) .......................................... 53
Refitting the headlight mask with the headlight (EXC‑F,
EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W ZA) .......................................... 54
Dismount the start number plate (XCF‑W USA, XC‑F,
SX‑F)............................................................................ 54
Installing the start number plate (XCF‑W USA, XC‑F,
SX‑F)............................................................................ 54
Handlebar position ........................................................ 54
Adjusting the handlebar position x................................ 55
Checking gas Bowden cable route ................................... 56
Checking play in the gas Bowden cable ........................... 56
Adjusting the gas Bowden cable play x.......................... 57
Checking for chain dirt accumulation .............................. 57
Cleaning the chain......................................................... 57
Checking the chain tension ............................................ 58
Checking the chain tension when fitting rear wheel........... 58
Checking the rear sprocket / engine sprocket for wear ....... 59
Checking chain wear...................................................... 59
Adjusting the chain tension ............................................ 59
Adjusting chain tension - after checking .......................... 60
Adjusting chain tension - fitting rear wheel ...................... 61
Adjusting the chain guide x(EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS,
XCF‑W, XC‑F) ................................................................ 61
Adjusting the chain guide x(SX‑F)................................ 62
Adjusting basic position of clutch lever............................ 62
Checking the fluid level of hydraulic clutch...................... 62
Changing the hydraulic clutch fluid x............................ 63
Checking the brake discs................................................ 64
Checking free travel of hand brake lever........................... 64
Adjusting basic position of handbrake lever
(XCF‑W, XC‑F, SX‑F) ...................................................... 64
Adjusting free travel of handbrake lever
(EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS)............................................... 65
Checking the front brake fluid level ................................. 65
Adding front brake fluid x............................................ 65
Checking the front brake linings...................................... 66
Removing the front brake linings x................................ 66
Installing the front brake linings x................................. 67
Changing the front brake linings x................................. 67
Checking free travel of foot brake lever ............................ 68
Adjusting basic position of footbrake lever x................... 68
Checking the rear brake fluid level .................................. 69
Adding brake fluid for the rear brake x.......................... 69
Checking the rear brake linings....................................... 70
Removing rear brake linings x....................................... 70
Installing the rear brake linings x.................................. 70
Changing the rear brake linings x.................................. 71
Removing the front wheel x.......................................... 72
Installing the front wheel x........................................... 72
Removing rear wheel x................................................. 73
Installing the rear wheel x............................................ 73
Tire condition checking.................................................. 74
Checking tire air pressure............................................... 75
Checking spoke tension.................................................. 75
Removing the battery x(EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS,
XCF‑W, XC‑F) ................................................................ 75
Installing the battery x(EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS,
XCF‑W, XC‑F) ................................................................ 76
Recharging the battery x(EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS,
XCF‑W, XC‑F) ................................................................ 76
Removing a fuse (EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF‑W,
XC‑F)............................................................................ 77
Replacing the fuse (EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF‑W,
XC‑F)............................................................................ 77
Removing the seat......................................................... 77
Mounting the seat ......................................................... 78
Dismounting the fuel tank x......................................... 78
Installing the fuel tank x.............................................. 79
Cooling system .............................................................. 79
Checking antifreeze and coolant level.............................. 80
Checking the coolant level.............................................. 80
Draining the coolant x.................................................. 81
Refilling coolant x....................................................... 81
Glass fiber yarn filling of main silencer ............................ 81
Removing main silencer ................................................. 82
Installing the main silencer ............................................ 82
Dismounting the air filter box lid..................................... 82
Installing the air filter box lid.......................................... 82
Removing the air filter x............................................... 83
Installing the air filter x............................................... 83
Cleaning air filter x...................................................... 83
Carburetor - idle ............................................................ 84
Carburetor - adjusting idle x......................................... 84
Emptying the carburetor float chamber x....................... 85
Checking the engine oil level .......................................... 86
Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil
screen x..................................................................... 86
Draining the engine oil x.............................................. 86
Cleaning the oil screens x............................................ 87
Removing the oil filter x............................................... 88
Installing the oil filter x............................................... 88
Filling up with engine oil x........................................... 89
Adding engine oil .......................................................... 89
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................... 90
CLEANING........................................................................ 92
Cleaning motorcycle ...................................................... 92
STORAGE ......................................................................... 93
Storage......................................................................... 93
Putting into operation after storage ................................. 93
TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE.............................................. 94
Capacity- engine oil ....................................................... 95
Capacity - coolant.......................................................... 95
TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES.......... 96
TECHNICAL DATA - CARBURETOR..................................... 98
EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS................................................. 98
XCF‑W, 250 XC-F USA................................................... 98
SX‑F............................................................................. 98
TECHNICAL DATA - CHASSIS ............................................ 99
Lighting equipment ..................................................... 100
Tires .......................................................................... 100
Capacity - fuel............................................................. 100

CONTENTS 4
TECHNICAL DATA - FORK................................................ 101
EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W ................................... 101
250 XC-F USA ............................................................ 101
250 SX-F EU .............................................................. 102
250 SX-F USA ............................................................ 102
TECHNICAL DATA - SHOCK ABSORBER ........................... 103
EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W ................................... 103
250 XC-F USA ............................................................ 103
250 SX-F EU .............................................................. 104
250 SX-F USA ............................................................ 104
TECHNICAL DATA - CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES ...... 105
WIRING DIAGRAM .......................................................... 106
Wiring diagram (EXC-F EU, EXC‑F SIX DAYS)................. 106
Wiring diagram (250 EXC-F AUS) ................................. 110
Wiring diagram (XCF‑W, 250 XC-F USA) ........................ 112
Wiring diagram (SX‑F).................................................. 114
SUBSTANCES................................................................. 116
AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES................................................ 117
STANDARDS................................................................... 119
INDEX ............................................................................ 120

MEANS OF REPRESENTATION 5
1MEANS OF REPRESENTAT ION
Symbols used
The symbols used are explained in the following.
Indicates an expected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function).
Indicates an unexpected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function).
All work marked with this symbol requires specialist knowledge and technical understanding. In the interest of
your own safety, have these jobs done in an authorized KTM workshop! There, your motorcycle will be serviced
optimally by specially trained experts using the specialist tools required.
Identifies a page reference (more information is provided on the specified page).
Formats used
The typographical and other formats used are explained in the following.
Specific name Identifies a specific name.
Name®Identifies a protected name.
Brand™ Identifies a brand in merchandise traffic.

IMPORTANT NOTES 6
2IMPORTANT NOTES
Use definition (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS)
KTM sport motorcycles are designed and built to withstand the normal stresses and strains of competitive use. The motorcycles com-
ply with currently valid regulations and categories of the top international motorsport organizations.
Info
The motorcycle is authorized for public road traffic in the homologous (reduced) version only.
In the derestricted version, the motorcycle must be used only on secluded property remote from public road traffic.
The motorcycle is designed for off-road sport endurance competition (Enduro) and not for the predominant motocross use.
Use definition (XCF‑W, XC‑F, SX‑F)
KTM sport motorcycles are designed and built to withstand the normal stresses and strains of competitive use. The motorcycles com-
ply with currently valid regulations and categories of the top international motorsport organizations.
Info
The motorcycle must be used only on secluded property remote from public road traffic.
The motorcycle is designed for off-road sport endurance competition (Enduro) and not for the predominant motocross use.
Maintenance
A prerequisite for perfect operation and prevention of wear is that the engine and chassis maintenance and adjustment work described
in the owner's manual are properly carried out. Poor adjustment and tuning of the engine and chassis can lead to damage and break-
age of components.
Using the motorcycle in extreme conditions such as very muddy or wet terrain can lead to above-average wear of components such as
the transmission train or the brakes. For this reason, it may be necessary to service or replace worn parts before the limit specified in
the service schedule is reached.
Pay careful attention to the prescribed running-in period, inspection and maintenance intervals. If you observe these exactly, you will
ensure a much longer service life for your motorcycle.
Warranty
The work prescribed in the service schedule must be carried out in an authorized KTM workshop and confirmed in the customer's ser-
vice record, since otherwise no warranty claims will be recognized. No warranty claims can be considered for damage resulting from
manipulations and/or alterations to the vehicle.
Fuel, oils, etc.
You should use the fuels, oils and greases according to specifications as listed in the owner's manual.
Spare parts, accessories
For your own safety, only use spare parts and accessory products that are approved and/or recommended by KTM and have them
installed by an authorized KTM workshop. KTM accepts no liability for other products and any resulting damage or loss.
The current KTM PowerParts for your vehicle can be found on the KTM website.
International KTM Website: http://www.ktm.com
Work rules
When the vehicle is assembled, non-reusable parts (e.g., self-locking screws and nuts, gaskets, seal rings, O-rings, splints, lock wash-
ers) must be replaced with new parts.
Where thread lockers are used on screw connections (e.g., Loctite®), follow the instructions for use from the manufacturer.
After disassembly, clean the parts that are to be reused and check them for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
After you complete the repair or maintenance work, check the roadworthiness of the vehicle.
Transport
Note
Danger of damage Danger of damage by the vehicle running away or falling over.
–Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
Note
Fire hazard Some components (engine, radiator and exhaust system) get very hot when the engine is running.
–Do not place the vehicle where there are flammable or explosive substances.
–Switch off the engine.

IMPORTANT NOTES 7
(EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF‑W, XC‑F)
–Turn handle of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure 500137-10 p. 22)
(SX‑F)
–Turn handle of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure 500178-10 p. 22)
–Use straps or other suitable devices to secure the motorcycle against accidents or falling over.
Environment
Offroad motorcycling is a wonderful sport and we naturally hope that you will be able to enjoy it to the fullest. However, it is a poten-
tial problem for the environment and can lead to conflicts with other persons. But if you use your motorcycle responsibly, you can
ensure that such problems and conflicts do not have to occur. To protect the future of motorcycle sport, make sure that you use your
motorcycle legally, display environmental consciousness, and respect the rights of others.
Notes/warnings
Be sure to pay attention to the notes and warnings given here.
Info
Various notes and warning stickers are attached to the vehicle. Do not remove any notes and warning stickers. If they are miss-
ing, you or others may not recognize dangers and may therefore be injured.
Grades of risks
Danger
Danger that leads immediately and certainly to severe and permanent injury or death.
Warning
Danger that will probably lead to severe and permanent injury or death.
Note
Danger of serious damage to machine or material.
Warning
Risk of environmental damage.
OWNER'S MANUAL
–It is important that you read this owner's manual carefully and completely before making your first trip. It contains useful infor-
mation and many tips on how to operate and handle your motorcycle. Only then will you find out how to best customize the motor-
cycle for your own use and how you can protect yourself from injury. The owner's manual also contains important information on
servicing the motorcycle.
–The owner's manual is an important component of the motorcycle and should be handed over to the new owner if the vehicle is
sold.

VIEW OF VEHICLE 8
3VIEW OF VEHICLE
3.1View of the vehicle from the left front (example)
600657-10
1 Hand brake lever
2 Filler cap
3 Clutch lever
4 Fuel tap
5 Shift lever
6 Air filter box lid
7 Chain guide

VIEW OF VEHICLE 9
3.2View of the vehicle from the right rear (example)
600656-10
1 Rubber band for the side stand
2 Shock absorber, compression adjustment
3 Chassis number
4 Fork protector
5 Shock absorber, rebound adjustment
6 Level viewer, rear brake fluid
7 Level viewer, engine oil
8 Kickstarter

LOCATION OF SERIAL NUMBERS 10
4LOCATION OF SERIAL NU MBERS
4.1Chassis number
500127-10
The chassis number is stamped on the steering head on the right.
4.2Type label
500128-10
The type label is fixed to the front of the steering head.
4.3Key number (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS)
500125-10
The key number is stamped on the key strap.
4.4Engine number
600661-12
The engine number is stamped on the left side of the engine under the engine
sprocket.
4.5Fork part number
500082-10
The fork part number is stamped on the inner side of the fork stub.

LOCATION OF SERIAL NUMBERS 11
4.6Shock absorber part number
500129-10
The shock absorber part number is stamped on the top of the shock absorber above
the adjusting ring on the engine side.

CONTROLS 12
5CONTROLS
5.1Clutch lever
600659-10
The clutch lever is fitted on the left side of the handlebar.
The clutch is hydraulically operated and self-adjusting.
5.2Hand brake lever
400196-10
Hand brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar.
The hand brake lever is used to activate the front brake.
5.3Short circuit button (XCF‑W, XC‑F, SX‑F)
500132-10
The short circuit button is fitted on the left side of the handlebar.
Possible states
• Short circuit button in basic position –In this position, the ignition circuit is
closed, and the engine can be started.
• Short circuit button pressed –In this position, the ignition circuit is interrupted,
a running engine stops, and a non-running engine will not start.
5.4Short circuit button (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS)
500134-10
The short circuit button is fitted on the left side of the handlebar.
Possible states
• Short circuit button in basic position –In this position, the ignition circuit is
closed, and the engine can be started.
• Short circuit button pressed –In this position, the ignition circuit is interrupted,
a running engine stops, and a non-running engine will not start.
5.5Emergency OFF switch (250 EXC-F AUS)
500131-10
The emergency OFF switch is fitted on the left side of the handlebar.
Possible states
Ignition off –In this position, the ignition circuit is interrupted, a run-
ning engine stops, and a non-running engine will not start.
Ignition on –In this position, the ignition circuit is closed, and the
engine can be started.

CONTROLS 13
5.6Electric starter button (EXC‑F EU, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF‑W, XC‑F)
400198-10
The electric starter button is fitted on the right side of the handlebar.
Possible states
• Electric starter button in basic position
• Electric starter button pressed –In this position, the electric starter is actuated.
5.7Electric starter button (250 EXC-F AUS)
500131-11
The electric starter button is fitted on the right side of the handlebar.
Possible states
• Electric starter button in basic position
• Electric starter button pressed –In this position, the electric starter is actuated.
5.8Light switch (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS)
500134-12
The light switch is fitted on the left side of the handlebar.
Possible states
Light off –Light switch is turned to the right. In this position, the light is
switched off.
Low beam on –Light switch is in the central position. In this position,
the low beam and tail light are switched on.
High beam on –Light switch is turned to the left. In this position, the
high beam and the tail light are switched on.
5.9Light switch (XCF‑W)
500146-10
The light switch is on the right of the speedometer.
Possible states
(250 XCF-W ZA)
• Light off –Light switch is pressed in up to the stop. In this position, the light
is switched off.
• Light on –Light switch is pulled out to the stop. In this position, the low beam
and the tail light are switched on.
(250 XCF-W USA)
• The light switch has no function when delivered. –It can be used if lighting is
fitted later.
5.10Horn button (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS)
500134-11
The horn button is fitted on the left side of the handlebar.
Possible states
• Horn button in neutral position
• Horn button pressed –The horn is operated in this position.

CONTROLS 14
5.11Flasher switch (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS)
500145-10
Flasher switch is fitted on the left side of the handlebar.
Possible states
Flasher light off –Flasher switch is in the central position.
Flasher light, left, on –Flasher switch turned to the left.
Flasher light, right, on –Flasher switch turned to the right.
5.12Overview of indicator lamps (EXC-F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS)
500147-01
Possible states
High beam indicator lamp lights up blue –High beam is switched on.
Flasher indicator lamp flashes green –Flasher light is switched on.

CONTROLS (EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W) 15
6CONTROLS (EXC‑F, EX C‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
6.1Speedometer
400312-01
–Press the key to change the display mode or change to one of the setup menus.
–Press the button to control different functions.
–Press the button to control different functions.
Info
In its condition at delivery, the display mode SPEED/H and SPEED/ODO is acti-
vated.
6.2Speedometer activation and test
400313-01
Activating the speedometer:
The speedometer is activated when one of the keys is pressed or an impulse comes
from the wheel speed sensor.
Display test
For the function test of the display, all display segments light up briefly.
400314-01
WS (wheel size)
After the display function test, the wheel size WS is displayed briefly.
Info
2205 mm corresponds to the size of the 21" front wheel with a series produc-
tion tire.
The display then changes to the last selected mode.
6.3Tripmaster switch
(Option: Tripmaster switch)
You can use the trip master switch to control the functions of the speedometer from the handlebar.
Info
The trip master is an optional accessory.
6.4Setting kilometers or miles
Info
If you change the unit of measure, the ODO value is retained and converted accordingly.
The values TR1,TR2,A1,A2 and S1 are cleared when the unit of measure is changed.
Condition
The motorcycle is standing.
400329-01
–Press the button briefly and repeatedly until Happears at the bottom right of the
display.
–Press the button for 3 - 5 seconds.
The Setup menu opens and the active functions are displayed.
–Press the button repeatedly until the Km/h/Mph display flashes.
Adjusting Km/h
–Press the button .
Adjusting Mph
–Press the button .

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–Press the button for 3 - 5 seconds.
The settings are saved and the Setup menu closed.
Info
If no button is pressed for 20 seconds, or if no impulse comes from the
wheel speed sensor, the settings are automatically saved and the Setup
menu is closed.
6.5Setting the clock
Condition
The motorcycle is standing.
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–Press the button briefly and repeatedly until CLK appears at the bottom right of
the display.
–Press the button for 3 - 5 seconds.
The hour display flashes.
–Set the hour display with the button and/or button .
–Press the button briefly.
The next segment of the display flashes and can be set.
–You can set the following segments in the same way as the hours by pressing the
button and the button .
Info
The seconds can only be set to zero.
–Press the button for 3 - 5 seconds.
The settings are saved and the Setup menu closed.
Info
If no button is pressed for 20 seconds, or if no impulse comes from the
wheel speed sensor, the settings are automatically saved and the Setup
menu is closed.
6.6Adjusting the speedometer functions
Info
Upon delivery, only the SPEED/H and SPEED/ODO display modes are activated.
Condition
The motorcycle is standing.
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–Press the button briefly and repeatedly until Happears at the bottom right of the
display.
–Press the button for 3 - 5 seconds.
The Setup menu opens and the active functions are displayed.
–Switch to the function you require by briefly pressing the button .
The selected function flashes.
Activating a function
–Press the button .
The icon remains in the display and the display changes to the next func-
tion.
Deactivating a function
–Press the button .
The icon disappears from the display and the display changes to the next
function.
–Activate or deactivate all functions accordingly.

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–Press the button for 3 - 5 seconds.
The settings are saved and the Setup menu closed.
Info
If no button is pressed for 20 seconds, or if no impulse comes from the
wheel speed sensor, the settings are automatically saved and the Setup
menu is closed.
6.7Querying the lap time
Info
This function can be called only if lap times are measured.
Condition
The motorcycle is standing.
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–Press the button briefly and repeatedly until LAP appears at the bottom right of
the display.
–Press the button briefly.
LAP 1 appears on the left side of the display.
–Laps 1-10 can be displayed by pressing the button .
–The button has no function
–Press the button briefly.
Next display mode
Info
If an impulse is received from the wheel speed sensor, the left side of the
display changes back to the SPEED mode.
6.8SPEED display mode (speed)
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–Press the button briefly and repeatedly until SPEED appears on the left side of
the display.
The current speed is displayed in the SPEED display mode.
The current speed can be displayed in Km/h or Mph.
Info
Making the setting according to the country.
When an impulse comes from the front wheel, the left side of the speedometer
display changes to the SPEED mode and the current speed is shown.
6.9SPEED/H display mode (service hours)
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Condition
• Vehicle at a standstill
–Press the button briefly and repeatedly until Happears at the bottom right of the
display.
The number of service hours of the engine is shown in the Hdisplay mode.
The service hour counter stores the total traveling time.
Info
The service hour counter is necessary for ensuring that maintenance work is car-
ried out at the right intervals.
If the speedometer is in the Hdisplay mode at the start of the trip, it automati-
cally changes to the ODO display mode.
The Hdisplay mode is suppressed during travel.
Press the button . No function
Press the button . No function
Press the button
for 3 - 5 seconds.
The display changes to the Setup menu of the speedometer
functions.

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Press the button
briefly.
next display mode
6.10SPEED/CLK display mode (time)
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–Press the button briefly and repeatedly until CLK appears at the bottom right of
the display.
The time is displayed in the CLK display mode.
Press the button . No function
Press the button . No function
Press the button
for 3 - 5 seconds.
The display changes to the Setup menu of the clock.
Press the button
briefly.
next display mode
6.11SPEED/LAP display mode (lap time)
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–Press the button briefly and repeatedly until LAP appears at the bottom right of
the display.
In the LAP display mode, up to ten laps can be timed with the stop watch.
Info
If the lap time continues after you press the button , 9 memory locations are
already occupied.
Lap 10 must be timed with the button .
Press the button . Starts or stops the clock.
Press the button . Stops the current lap time and saves it, and the stop watch
starts the next lap.
Press the button
for 3 - 5 seconds.
The stop watch and the lap time are reset.
Press the button
briefly.
next display mode
6.12SPEED/ODO display mode (odometer)
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–Press the button briefly and repeatedly until ODO appears at the bottom right of
the display.
The total number of kilometers ridden is shown in the ODO display mode.
Press the button . No function
Press the button . No function
Press the button
for 3 - 5 seconds.
–
Press the button
briefly.
next display mode
6.13SPEED/TR1 display mode (trip master 1)
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–Press the button briefly and repeatedly until TR1 appears at the top right of the
display.
TR1 (trip master 1) runs constantly and counts to 999.9.
You can use it to measure trips or the distance between refueling stops.
TR1 is coupled with A1 (average speed 1) and S1 (stop watch 1).
Info
If 999.9 is exceeded, the values of TR1,A1 and S1 are automatically reset to
0.0.
Press the button . No function
Press the button . No function
Press the button
for 3 - 5 seconds.
The TR1,A1 and S1 displays are reset to 0.0.
Press the button
briefly.
next display mode