KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R, Owner'S Manual, Page: 176 / 213

20 CLEANING, CARE
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After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.
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Remove the closure of the exhaust system.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty brake sys-
tem.
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Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.
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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 locations in the engine and on
the brake system to evaporate.
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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 off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
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Clean the chain. ( p. 105)
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Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with corrosion
inhibitor.
Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber ( p. 200)
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Treat the painted parts with a mild paint polish.
Perfect Finish and high gloss polish for paints ( p. 200)
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Do not polish plastic parts that are matte when the vehicle is delivered as this
would seriously impair the material quality.
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Treat the plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.