MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 33
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– Push dust boots of both fork legs downwards.
Info
The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the 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.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
– Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 97)
– Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
– Remove excess oil.
– Position the fork protection. ( p. 33)
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 26)
9.20Loosening the fork protection
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– Remove screws and take off the clamp.
– Remove screws on the left fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
– Remove the screws on the right fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
9.21Positioning the fork protection
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– Position the fork protection on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws .
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Position the brake line. Position the clamp and mount and tighten screws .
– Position the fork protection on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten the screws.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
9.22Checking the play of the steering head bearing
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
– Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the bike is ridden for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame
can be damaged after time.
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 26)