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8.7 Preparing vehicle for rides on wet and muddy circuits
102137-01
– Fit a rain cover on the air filter.
Waterproofing device for air filter (79006921000)
Info
Observe fitting instructions for KTM PowerParts.
600868-01
– Mount the steel sprocket.
– Clean the motorcycle. ( p. 138)
– Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
M01459-01
(All 450 models)
– Change the clutch spring.
Clutch spring, hard (78932005000)
8.8 Preparing vehicle for high temperatures or slow riding
600868-01
– Adjust the secondary drive to the road conditions.
Info
The engine oil heats up quickly when the clutch is
operated frequently due to an excessively high sec-
ondary ratio.
– Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner ( p. 157)
– Clean the radiator fins.
– Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
– Check the coolant level. ( p. 124)