KTM 990 Adventure AUS 2009, Owner'S Manual

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Reduced braking efficiency due to wet or dirty brakes.
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Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently.
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After cleaning, ride the vehicle a short distance until the engine warms up, and then apply the brakes.
The heat produced causes water at inaccessible positions in the engine and on the brakes 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. 80)
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Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with anti-corrosion materials.
Cleaning and polishing materials for metal, rubber and plastic ( p. 202)
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Treat all painted parts with a mild paint polish.
High-luster polish for paint ( p. 202)
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Oil the ignition/steering lock, tank lock, and seat lock.
Universal oil spray ( p. 203)