KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015 Maintenance Schedule
The 2015 KTM 1190 RC8 R maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, oil, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance, air filter and coolant. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1195ccEngine size
44Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from KTM 1190 RC8 2010 Owner's Manual (official content, mirrored via ktmshop.se; Art. no. 10_3211523en), cross-checked against the 2014 1190 RC8 R manual (Art. no. 14_3213111en, also ktmshop.se) (this document covers model years 2010–2016): ktmshop.se
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check that the electrical equipment is functioning properly | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the electrical equipment is functioning properly. |
| Read out the trouble code memory using the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out trouble code memory with the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Change the engine oil and filter, clean the oil screen | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Change engine oil and filter, clean the oil screen (p.194). |
| Check the oil jet for the clutch lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the oil jet for clutch lubrication. |
| Check the front brake linings | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake linings (p.138). |
| Check the front brake discs | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake discs (p.133). |
| Check the rear brake linings | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear brake linings (p.141). |
| Check the rear brake disc | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear brake disc (p.134). |
| Check that brake lines are undamaged and free of leaks | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake lines for damage/leaks. |
| Check the rear brake fluid level | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear brake fluid level (p.139). |
| Check the free travel of the foot brake lever | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check foot brake lever free travel (p.125). |
| Check that the shock absorber and fork are leak tight, service as needed depending on use | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check shock absorber/fork for leaks; service as needed. |
| Check the swingarm bearings | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check swingarm bearing condition. |
| Check wheel bearings for play | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check wheel bearings for play. |
| Check the tire condition | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire condition (p.150). |
| Check the tire pressure | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire pressure (p.152). |
| Check the chain, rear sprocket and engine sprocket | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check chain and sprockets (p.131). |
| Check the chain tension | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check chain tension (p.128). |
| Grease all moving parts (side stand, hand lever, chain, etc.) | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Grease all moving parts and check for smooth operation. |
| Clean the dust boots of the fork legs | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the dust boots of the fork legs. |
| Check the front brake fluid level | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake fluid level (p.135). |
| Bleed fork legs | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Advanced | Bleed fork legs (p.105). |
| Check the steering head bearing play | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check steering head bearing play. |
| Change the spark plugs | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Moderate | Change spark plugs. |
| Check the valve clearance | Every 20,000 km | Advanced | Check valve clearance. |
| Check all hoses (fuel, cooling, bleeder, drainage, etc.) and bellows for cracking, leaks, and correct routing | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Check all hoses/bellows for cracking, leaks, routing. |
| Drain the drainage hose of the air filter box | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Drain the air filter box drainage hose. |
| Check the antifreeze and coolant level | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check antifreeze protection and coolant level. |
| Check the wiring harness of the throttle valve body for damage and correct routing | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check throttle valve body wiring harness. |
| Check cables for damage and kink-free routing | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check cables for damage and kink-free routing. |
| Check that the cables are undamaged, routed without sharp bends and set correctly | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check cables are undamaged, correctly routed and set. |
| Check the play in the throttle cable | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check throttle cable play (p.184). |
| Change the air filter, clean the air filter box | Every 10,000 km · Replace every 10,000 km | Easy | Change air filter, clean air filter box. |
| Check the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check hydraulic clutch fluid level (p.182). |
| Check the screws and nuts for tightness | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check screws and nuts for tightness. |
| Change the coolant | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
| Change the front brake fluid | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change front brake fluid. |
| Change the rear brake fluid | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change rear brake fluid. |
| Check the clutch | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check clutch condition/operation. |
| Check the headlight setting | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check headlight setting (p.174). |
| Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check radiator fan operation. |
| Final check: Check the vehicle for roadworthiness and take a test ride | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final roadworthiness check and test ride. |
| Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool after a test ride | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out fault memory after the test ride. |
| Make the service entry in KTM DEALER.NET and in the service record | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Log the service in KTM Dealer.net and the service record. |
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