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– Clean and dry the connector, or change it if necessary.
Difficult riding conditions are:
– Rides on dry sand. ( p. 33)
– Rides on wet sand. ( p. 33)
– Rides on wet and muddy surfaces. ( p. 34)
– Rides at high temperature and slow speed. ( p. 35)
– Rides at low temperature or in snow. ( p. 35)
8.5 Preparing for rides on dry sand
102136-01
– Fit a dust cover on the air filter.
Dust cover for air filter (79006920000)
Info
See the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.
102138-01
– Fit a sand cover on the air filter.
Sand cover for air filter (79006922000)
Info
See the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.
600868-01
– Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner ( p. 125)
– Fit the steel sprocket.
Tip
Do not grease the chain.
– Clean the radiator fins.
– Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
M01459-01
(All 450 models)
– Change the clutch spring.
Clutch spring, hard (78932005000)
8.6 Preparing for rides on wet sand
102137-01
– Fit a waterproofing device on the air filter.
Waterproofing device for air filter (79006921000)
Info
See the KTM PowerParts fitting instructions.