KTM RC 8 R 2013 Maintenance Schedule
The 2013 KTM RC 8 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
49Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from KTM Official Owner's Manual (manufacturer-hosted PDF, azureedge.net CDN) (this document covers model years 2011–2015): azwecdnepstoragewebsiteuploads.azureedge.net
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 the trouble code memory using the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Check the measured service values with the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check the measured service values 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 the engine oil and filter, clean the oil screen. |
| Check the oil jet for the clutch lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check the oil jet for the clutch lubrication. |
| Check the front brake linings | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the front brake linings. |
| Check the rear brake disc | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the rear brake disc. |
| Check that the brake lines are undamaged and free of leaks | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check that the brake lines are undamaged and free of leaks. |
| Check the rear brake fluid level | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear brake fluid level. |
| Check the free travel of the foot brake lever | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. |
| Check that the shock absorber and fork are leak tight; service as needed | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check that the shock absorber and fork are leak tight. If necessary and depending on use, service the fork and shock absorber. |
| Check the swingarm bearings | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check the swingarm bearings. |
| Check wheel bearings for play | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check wheel bearings for play. |
| Check the tire condition | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the tire condition. |
| Check the tire pressure | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the tire pressure. |
| Check the chain, rear sprocket and engine sprocket | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check the chain, rear sprocket and engine sprocket. |
| Check the chain tension | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the chain tension. |
| Grease all moving parts (side stand, hand lever, chain, etc.) | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Grease all moving parts (e.g. side stand, hand lever, chain) and check for smooth operation. |
| Clean the dust boots of the fork legs | Every 10,000 km | 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 the front brake fluid level. |
| Bleed the fork legs | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Bleed the fork legs. |
| Check the steering head bearing play | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check the steering head bearing play. |
| Change the spark plugs | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Moderate | Change the spark plugs (dual-spark cylinder head -- main and secondary plugs). |
| Check the valve clearance | Every 20,000 km | Advanced | Check the valve clearance. |
| Check all hoses for cracking, leaks and incorrect routing | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Check all hoses (e.g. fuel, cooling, bleeder, drainage, etc.) and sleeves for cracking, leaks, and incorrect routing. |
| Drain the drainage hose of the air filter box | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Drain the drainage hose of the air filter box. |
| Check the antifreeze and coolant level | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the antifreeze and coolant level. |
| Check the wiring harness of the throttle valve body for damage and correct routing | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Check the wiring harness of the throttle valve body for damage and correct routing. |
| Check cables for damage and kink-free routing | Every 10,000 km | 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) | Easy | Check that the cables are undamaged, routed without sharp bends, and set correctly. |
| Check the play in the throttle cable | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the play in the throttle cable. |
| Change the air filter, clean the air filter box | Every 10,000 km · Replace every 10,000 km | Easy | Change the air filter; clean the air filter box. |
| Check the fuel pressure | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check the fuel pressure. |
| Check the value of the manifold absolute pressure sensor (PM value) | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check the value of the manifold absolute pressure sensor (PM value) with the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Check the CO adjustment with the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check the CO adjustment with the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Check the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch. |
| Check the screws and nuts for tightness | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the screws and nuts for tightness. |
| Change the coolant | See notes | Moderate | Change the coolant. |
| Change the front brake fluid | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Moderate | Change the front brake fluid. |
| Change the rear brake fluid | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Moderate | Change the rear brake fluid. |
| Check the clutch | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check the clutch. |
| Check the headlight setting | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the headlight setting. |
| Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly. |
| Final check: roadworthiness and test ride | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Final check: check the vehicle for roadworthiness and take a 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) | Easy | Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool after a test ride. |
| Set the service interval display | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Set the service interval display. |
| Make the service entry in KTM Dealer.net | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Make the service entry in KTM Dealer.net and in the service record. |
| Check the front brake discs | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the front brake discs. |
| Check the rear brake linings | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the rear brake linings. |
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