CLEANING
74
11.1
Cleaning the motorcycle
Note
Material damage
Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
–
Never clean the vehicle with high-pressure cleaning equipment or a strong water-jet. The excessive pressure can penetrate electri-
cal components, socket connects, throttle cables, and bearings, etc., and can damage or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
–
Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance are maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunlight on the motorcycle during cleaning.
–
Close off the exhaust system to prevent water from entering.
–
Remove coarse dirt particles by spraying gently with water.
–
Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a soft brush.
Motorcycle cleaner (
p. 96)
Info
Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
–
After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle water spray, allow it to dry thoroughly.
–
Empty the carburetor float chamber.
x
(
p. 68)
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking due to wet or dirty brakes.
–
Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently.
–
After cleaning, take a short ride until the engine reaches operating temperature.
Info
The heat produced causes water at inaccessible positions in the engine and the brakes to evaporate.
–
Push back the protective covers from the handlebar armatures to allow the water to evaporate.
–
After the motorcycle has cooled off, oil or grease all moving parts and bearings.
–
Clean the chain. (
p. 39)
–
Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with anti-corrosion materials.
Cleaning and polishing materials for metal, rubber and plastic (
p. 96)
–
Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.
Cleaning and polishing materials for metal, rubber and plastic (
p. 96)
–
To prevent electrical problems, treat electric contacts and switches with contact spray.
Contact spray (
p. 96)
Summary of Contents for 125 SX 2010
Page 2: ...OWNERSMANUAL2010 250 SX 250 300 XC XC W EXC EXC SixDays ...
Page 3: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2010 125 SX 150 SX 250 SX Art no 3211480en ...
Page 91: ...TECHNICAL DATA SHOCK ABSORBER 89 Shock absorber oil p 95 SAE 2 5 ...
Page 93: ...91 ...
Page 222: ...119 ...
Page 223: ...WIRING DIAGRAM 120 ...
Page 226: ...WIRING DIAGRAM 123 ...
Page 304: ...1 2 3 4 7 12 Art No 3 206 088 E Repair manual KTM 250 300 ...
Page 306: ...bl bk 6 7 8 9 7 14 Art No 3 206 088 E Repair manual KTM 250 300 ...
Page 308: ...1 2 3 4 5 7 16 Art No 3 206 088 E Repair manual KTM 250 300 ...
Page 393: ...11 15 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 2010 250 SX ...
Page 394: ...11 16 Repair manual KTM 250 300 Art No 3 206 088 E ...
Page 396: ...11 18 Repair manual KTM 250 300 Art No 3 206 088 E ...
Page 397: ...11 19 ...
Page 409: ...EXC 250 300 2005 EXC SIX DAYS 250 300 05 06 12 11 ...
Page 413: ...EXC 250 300 2005 EXC SIX DAYS 250 300 05 06 12 15 ...
Page 414: ...EXC USA 250 2005 12 16 Art No 3 206 088 E Repair manual KTM 250 300 ...
Page 416: ...12 18 Repair manual KTM 250 300 Art No 3 206 088 E ...
Page 430: ...Repair manual KTM 250 300 Art No 3 206 088 E 12 32 250 EXC EXC Six Days EU AUS 2008 2009 ...
Page 431: ...12 33 250 300 XC USA 2008 250 CX W ZA 2008 2009 ...
Page 433: ...12 35 300 EXC E EXC E SixDays EU AUS 2008 2009 ...
Page 437: ...12 39 250 SX 2010 ...
Page 438: ...12 40 Repair manual KTM 250 300 Art No 3 206 088 E ...
Page 439: ...12 41 250 EXC EU 2010 ...
Page 440: ...12 42 Repair manual KTM 250 300 Art No 3 206 088 E ...
Page 441: ...12 43 250 300 EXC 2010 ...
Page 442: ...12 44 Repair manual KTM 250 300 Art No 3 206 088 E ...
Page 443: ...12 45 250 300 XC XC W 2010 ...
Page 444: ...12 46 Repair manual KTM 250 300 Art No 3 206 088 E ...
Page 445: ...REPAIRMANUAL2004 2010 2004 2005 DCC ...
Page 553: ...1 7 T 14031 Dismounting mounting tool ...
Page 559: ...2 6 Exploded view PDS 5018 SXS SMR 2005 2006 ...
Page 561: ...2 8 Exploded view PDS 5018 SXS 2007 ...
Page 739: ...1 7 T 14 030 Adaptor T 14 033 Assembling tool ...
Page 741: ...2 2 Repair manual WP Fork Closed Cartridge Art No 3 211 199 E Exploded view SXS 2005 ...
Page 746: ...2 7 Exploded view SXS 2006 ...
Page 751: ...2 12 Repair manual WP Fork Closed Cartridge Art No 3 211 199 E Exploded view SX 2007 ...
Page 756: ...2 17 Exploded view Fork SXS 2007 ...