KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2017, Owner'S Manual

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13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking
effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tubes of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 259)
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Press the dust boots back into their installation position.
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Remove excess oil.
K00854-10
(All TKC models)
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Push dust boots 1 of both fork legs downward.
Info
The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can accumulate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is
not removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking
effect.
–
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
–
Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
–
Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tubes of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 259)
–
Press the dust boots back into their installation position.