KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, Owner'S Manual

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20 CLEANING, CARE
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After cleaning, ride the vehicle a short distance until the
engine warms up.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible loca-
tions in the engine and on the brake system to evapo-
rate.
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Push back the protection caps of the handlebar controls to
allow any water that has penetrated to evaporate.
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After the motorcycle has cooled down, lubricate all moving
parts and pivot points.
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Clean the chain. ( p. 200)
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Treat bare metal (except for brake discs and the exhaust sys-
tem) with a corrosion inhibitor.
Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber
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p. 336)
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Treat the painted parts with a mild paint polish.
Perfect finish and high gloss polish for paints ( p. 335)
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Do not polish parts that were matte when delivered as
this would strongly impair the material quality.