KTM 85 SX 17/14, Owner'S Manual

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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11.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 32)
L00039-10
Main work
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Push dust boots
1
of both fork legs downwards.
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the inside fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not
removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 89)
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Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
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Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 32)
11.5 Removing the fork legs
x
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 32)
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Remove the front wheel.
x
( p. 62)
L00047-10
Main work
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Remove screws
1
and take off the clamp.
(85 SX 17/14)
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Remove screws
2
and take off the brake caliper.
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Allow the brake caliper and brake line to hang tension-free to the side.
Info
Do not kink the brake line.
Do not activate the hand brake lever when the brake caliper is removed.
(85 SX 19/16)
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Remove screws
2
and spacers and take off the brake caliper.
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Allow the brake caliper and brake line to hang tension-free to the side.
Info
Do not kink the brake line.
Do not activate the hand brake lever when the brake caliper is removed.
C00465-10
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Loosen screw
3
. Take out the left fork leg.
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Release screws
4
. Take out the right fork leg.