KTM 990 Adventure R 2012 Maintenance Schedule
The 2012 KTM 990 Adventure R maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, general maintenance, valve clearance, coolant, air filter, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance, battery and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
999ccEngine size
58Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
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Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil and filter, clean oil screens. |
| Check oil lines for damage and routing | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check oil lines for damage and kink-free routing. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Check valve clearance. |
| Check engine fixing screws for tight fit | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check engine fixing screws and other externally-accessible engine screws for tight fit. |
| Check clutch linings | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check clutch linings. |
| Check clutch pressure booster | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check clutch pressure booster. |
| Clean oil jet for clutch lubrication | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Moderate | Clean the oil jet for clutch lubrication. |
| Read KTM diagnostics fault memory | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Status query neutral/clutch/gear/side-stand switch | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Perform a status query with the KTM diagnostics tool for neutral gear, clutch, 2nd/3rd gear and side stand switch. |
| Check fuel injection connection boots | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check the connection boots for cracks and leakage. |
| Check throttle body cable harness | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check the cable harness of the throttle valve body for damage and correct routing. |
| Check vacuum/SLS/vent hoses | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check hoses of vacuum sensors, SLS hoses and vent hoses for damage, routing and leaks. |
| Check fuel hose for damage and leaks | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the fuel hose for damage, correct routing and leaks. |
| Check cooling system for leaks | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the cooling system for leaks. |
| Check coolant level in radiator | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the coolant level in the radiator. |
| Check antifreeze protection | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the antifreeze protection. |
| Check radiator fan operation | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the functioning of the radiator fan. |
| Check exhaust system for leaks and fitment | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the exhaust system for leaks, correct fitting and tight exhaust holders. |
| Check Bowden cables for damage and adjustment | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check Bowden cables for damage, smooth operation, routing and adjustment. |
| Check/rectify hydraulic clutch fluid level | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/rectify the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch. |
| Air filter service | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 15,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check the air filter and change if necessary; clean the air filter box. |
| Check cables for damage and routing | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check cables for damage and kink-free routing. |
| Check headlamp setting | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the headlamp setting. |
| Check electrical equipment function | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the electrical equipment is functioning properly. |
| Check screws and nuts for tightness | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the screws and nuts for tightness. |
| Check front brake linings | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the front brake linings. |
| Check rear brake linings | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear brake linings. |
| Check brake discs | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the brake discs. |
| Check front brake fluid level | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the brake fluid level of the front brake. |
| Check rear brake fluid level | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear brake fluid level. |
| Check brake lines for damage and leaks | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that brake lines are undamaged and free of leaks. |
| Check foot brake lever free travel | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. |
| Road test braking performance | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the braking (road test). |
| Check brake system screws and guide pins | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the screws and guide pins of the brake system for tightness. |
| Check shock absorber and fork for leaks | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the shock absorber and fork for leakage and functioning. |
| Clean fork dust boots | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean dust boots of fork legs. |
| Bleed fork legs | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Bleed the fork legs. |
| Check/adjust steering head bearing play | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check and adjust the steering head bearing play. |
| Check swingarm bearing | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the swingarm bearing. |
| Check chassis screws for tightness | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check all screws to make sure they are tight. |
| Check spoke tension | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the spoke tension. |
| Check rim run-out | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rim run-out. |
| Check tire condition | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the tire condition. |
| Check tire air pressure | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the tire air pressure. |
| Check drive chain wear | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the chain wear. |
| Check sprocket/chain guard tightness | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear sprocket/engine sprocket/chain sliding guard to ensure they are tight. |
| Check sprocket wear | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear sprocket/engine sprocket for wear. |
| Check drive chain tension | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the chain tension. |
| Clean drive chain | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the chain. |
| Check wheel bearing play | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the wheel bearing for play. |
| Check rear hub rubber dampers | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the rear hub rubber dampers. |
| Fork service | Every 30,000 km (first at 15,000 km) · Every 48 months | Advanced | Perform a fork service. |
| Shock absorber service | Every 30,000 km · Every 48 months | Advanced | Perform a shock absorber service. |
| Clean/grease steering head bearing and seals | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Clean and grease the steering head bearing and sealing elements. |
| Clean and grease battery poles | Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the battery poles and treat with contact grease. |
| Coolant change | Every 24 months | Moderate | Change the coolant. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 15,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change spark plugs. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change the brake fluid. |
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