KTM 690 SMC R 2014, Owner'S Manual

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18 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 plug from 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 a short distance until the engine reaches operating temperature.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and
brake system to evaporate.
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Push back the protection covers 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. 78)
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Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with anti-corrosion
materials.
Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber ( p. 186)
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Treat all painted parts with a mild paint polish.
Perfect Finish and high gloss polish for paints ( p. 186)
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Do not polish parts that were matte when delivered as this would strongly impair
the material quality.
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Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care agent.