KTM Chassis 690 SMC, Owner'S Manual

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CONSERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION
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Conservation for winter operation
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If you use the motorcycle in winter, you must expect salt on the roads. You should therefore take precautions against aggressive
road salt.
If you have ridden the vehicle on salted roads, clean it with cold water. Warm water would reinforce the effect of the salt.
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Clean the motorcycle. ( p. 153)
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Treat the engine, the swingarm, and all other bare or galvanized parts (except brake discs) with a wax-based anti-corrosion substance.
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To prevent serious reduction of the braking efficiency, make sure no anti-corrosion substance gets on to the brake discs.
After use on salted roads, clean the motorcycle thoroughly with cold water and dry it properly.
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Clean the chain. ( p. 73)