KTM RC 8 R 2008 Maintenance Schedule
The 2008 KTM RC 8 R maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, valve clearance, coolant, general maintenance, air filter, brake fluid, drive chain maintenance, tires, battery and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1148ccEngine size
59Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
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Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change the engine oil and filter, clean the oil screen | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Change the engine oil and filter, clean the oil screen. |
| Check the valve clearance | Every 15,000 km | Advanced | Check the valve clearance. |
| Check the coolant level | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the coolant level. |
| Check the antifreeze | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the antifreeze. |
| Check radiator fan operation | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check radiator fan operation. |
| Check the exhaust system for leaks, correct fitting and tight exhaust brackets | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the exhaust system for leaks and correct fitting, and check that the exhaust brackets are tight. |
| Check the control cables for damage, smooth operation, routing and adjustment | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the control cables for damage, smooth operation, kink-free routing and adjustment. |
| Check the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch. |
| Check the air filter, change if necessary, clean the air filter box | Every 15,000 km · Replace every 15,000 km | Easy | Check the air filter and change if necessary; clean the air filter box. |
| Drain the drainage hose of the air filter box | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Drain the drainage hose of the air filter box. |
| Check cables for damage and kink-free routing | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check cables for damage and kink-free routing. |
| Check the headlamp setting | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the headlamp setting. |
| Check that the electrical equipment is functioning properly | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the electrical equipment is functioning properly. |
| Check the fairing parts for damage and breakage | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the fairing parts for damage and breakage. |
| Check the fasteners for tightness | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the fasteners for tightness. |
| Check the front brake linings | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the front brake linings. |
| Check the rear brake linings | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the rear brake linings. |
| Check the front brake discs | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the front brake discs. |
| Check the rear brake disc | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the rear brake disc. |
| Check the front brake fluid level | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the front brake fluid level. |
| Check the rear brake fluid level | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear brake fluid level. |
| Change the brake fluid | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 15,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change the brake fluid. |
| Check that brake lines are undamaged and free of 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 the braking | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the braking. |
| Check the bolts and guide pins of the brake system for tightness | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check the bolts and guide pins of the brake system for tightness. |
| Check the operation of the forks and rear shock absorber; check for leaks | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the operation of the forks and the rear shock absorber, also check for leaks. |
| Bleed the fork legs | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Bleed the fork legs. |
| Check the steering head bearings; adjust if necessary | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check the steering head bearings and adjust if necessary. |
| Check the swingarm bearings | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check the swingarm bearings. |
| Check the deflector | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check the deflector (chain guide). |
| Check the eccentric shaft adjustment | Every 15,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check the eccentric shaft (chain-adjuster) adjustment. |
| Check all bolts to make sure they are tight | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check all bolts to make sure they are tight. |
| Check the tire condition | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the tire condition. |
| Check the tire pressure | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the tire pressure. |
| Check the rear sprocket/engine sprocket/chain sliding guard for tightness | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check the rear sprocket/engine sprocket/chain sliding guard to ensure that they are tight. |
| Check the rear sprocket/engine sprocket for wear | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the rear sprocket/engine sprocket for wear. |
| Check the chain tension | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the chain tension. |
| Clean the chain | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the chain. |
| Check the chain sliding guard | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the chain sliding guard. |
| Check wheel bearings for play | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check wheel bearings for play. |
| Check the rear hub cush drive | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the rear hub cush drive. |
| Perform a fork service | Every 15,000 km (first at 15,000 km) · Replace every 30,000 km | Advanced | Perform a fork service. |
| Perform a shock absorber service | Every 30,000 km · Replace every 30,000 km | Advanced | Perform a shock absorber service. |
| Clean and grease the steering head bearing and sealing elements | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Clean and grease the steering head bearing and sealing elements. |
| Clean battery poles and treat with contact grease | Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the battery poles and treat with contact grease. |
| Change the coolant | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change the coolant. |
| Check the chain wear | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the chain wear. |
| Replace the spark plugs | Every 15,000 km · Replace every 15,000 km | Moderate | Replace the spark plugs. |
| Check the engine attachment bolts and other accessible engine bolts for tightness | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the engine attachment bolts and other engine bolts accessible from outside to ensure that they are tight. |
| Check the clutch | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check the clutch. |
| Check/clean the oil jet for clutch lubrication | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check and clean the oil jet for clutch lubrication. |
| Read out the status request and fault memory with the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Read out the status request and fault memory with the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Check bellows for tears/leaks and throttle valve spigot linkage freedom | Every 15,000 km | Easy | Check bellows for tears and leaks, and check the linkage of the throttle valve spigot for freedom of movement. |
| Check the cable harness of the throttle valve body for damage and routing | Every 15,000 km | Easy | Check the cable harness of the throttle valve body for damage and correct routing. |
| Check hoses of vacuum sensors, SLS hoses and vent hoses for damage, routing and leaks | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check hoses of vacuum sensors, SLS hoses and vent hoses for damage, correct routing and leaks. |
| Check the fuel hose for damage, routing 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 fuel pressure | Every 7,500 km | Easy | Check fuel pressure. |
| Check the cooling system for leaks | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the cooling system for leaks. |
| Check the water pump for leaks (visual check) | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the water pump for leaks (visual check). |
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