KTM 890 Duke R - Owner's Manual > Checking the engine oil level
Info
The engine oil level must be checked at normal engine operating temperature.
- Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
- Check the engine oil level.
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the level.
The engine oil must be between marking A and marking B of the oil level viewer.
If the engine oil level is below the marking B:
- Add engine oil.
If the engine oil level is above the marking A:
- Correct engine oil level.
Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screens
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
- Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
- In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
- Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the engine oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
Main work
- Rest the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
- Position an appropriate container under the engine.
- Remove oil filler plug 1 with the O-ring from the clutch cover.
- Remove oil drain plugs 2 along with the magnets, the O-rings, and the oil screens.
- Remove screws 3. Take off oil filter cover 4 with the O-ring.
- Pull oil filter 5 out of the oil filter housing.
Lock ring plier (51012011000)
- Allow the engine oil to drain completely.
- Thoroughly clean the parts and the sealing surfaces.
- Insert new oil filter 5.
Info
Only insert the oil filter by hand.
- Oil the O-ring of the oil filter cover. Position oil filter cover 4.
- Mount and tighten screws 3.
Guideline
- Thoroughly clean magnets A and oil screens B of the oil drain plugs.
- Mount the oil drain plugs 2 with magnets and new seal rings, and tighten.
Guideline
- Fill up with engine oil at the clutch cover.
- Mount and tighten filler plug1with the O-ring.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and death.
- Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the engine.
- Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or running the engine in an enclosed space.
- Start the engine and check for tightness.
Finishing work
- Check the engine oil level.
Adding engine oil
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil will result in premature wear of the engine.
Main work
- Remove filler plug 1 with the O-ring, and fill up with engine oil.
- Fill engine oil to the middle of the level viewer.
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50)
Info
In order to achieve optimal engine oil performance, it is not advisable to mix different engine oils.
We recommend changing the engine oil when necessary.
- Mount and tighten filler plug 1 with the O-ring.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and death.
- Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the engine.
- Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or running the engine in an enclosed space.
- Start the engine and check for tightness.
Finishing work
- Check the engine oil level.
See also:
KTM 890 Duke R - Owner's Manual > Checking the free travel of the clutch lever
Note Clutch damage If there is no free travel by the clutch lever, the clutch will begin to slip. Check the free travel of the clutch lever each time before using the motorcycle. Adjust the free travel of the clutch lever when necessary in accordance with the specification. Check the clutch lever for smooth operation. Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Pull the clutch lever until resistance is perceptible, and determine the free travel A.