KTM 85 SX 19/16 2013 Manual

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 2013
85 SX 19/16
85 SX 17/14
Art. no. 3211905en

INTRODUCTION 1
INTRODUCTION
The work described in these setup instructions must be performed before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Read the setup instructions in their entirety before beginning work.
Print out the current PDI form found on the KTM DEALER.NET.
These setup instructions were written to correspond to the latest state of this series. We reserve the right to make changes in the inter-
est of technical advancement without at the same time updating these setup instructions.
We shall not provide a description of general workshop methods. Likewise, safety rules that apply in a workshop are not specified here.
It is assumed that the work will be performed by a fully trained mechanic.
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 misprints and other errors. The models portrayed partly contain spe-
cial equipment that does not belong to the regular scope of supply.
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All rights reserved
Reproduction, even in part, as well as copying of all kinds, is permitted only with the express written permission of the copyright
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KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG
5230 Mattighofen, Austria

1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION 2
1.1 Symbols used
The meaning of specific symbols is described below.
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).
Indicates a page reference (more information is provided on the specified page).
Indicates information with more details or tips.
Indicates the result of a testing step.
Denotes a voltage measurement.
Denotes a current measurement.
Denotes a resistance measurement.
1.2 Formats used
The typographical formats used in this document are explained below.
Proprietary name Identifies a proprietary name.
Name®Identifies a protected name.
Brand™ Identifies a trademark.

2 SETUP 3
2.1 Unpacking and setting up the vehicle
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–Remove the box and the plastic packaging.
Info
An assistant prevents the motorcycle from falling over.
To avoid damaging the motorcycle during the setup, leave the protective
film on the vehicle until you have finished.
–Remove the separate enclosure and unpack it. Check that the scope of supply is
complete on the basis of the enclosed packing list.
–Have a lift stand available.
Lift stand (54829055000)
–Together with an assistant, take the vehicle off the palette.
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–Position the vehicle on a lift stand.
–Check the vehicle for transport damage.
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–Remove the tension belt.
The cable rebounds.
–Remove screw 1and wheel spindle. Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it,
and insert the wheel spindle.
–Mount and tighten the screw of the wheel spindle.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle M20x1.5 35 Nm
(25.8 lbf ft)
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–Position the fender. Mount and tighten screws.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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–Unpack the shock absorber.
–Position the shock absorber. Mount and tighten screws.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 60 Nm
(44.3 lbf ft)
Loctite®243™
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
M12 60 Nm
(44.3 lbf ft)
Loctite®243™
The longer screw is used at the bottom.