KTM 50 SX 2015 User Manual

11 MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 27
11.1 Raising the motorcycle with a lift stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
– Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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– Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine.
Lift stand (59229055000)
The tires should no longer be in contact with the ground.
– Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
11.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
– Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
– Remove the lift stand.
– To park the motorcycle, insert plug-in stand 1 into the plug-in stand bracket on
the left side of the vehicle.
Info
Remove the plug-in stand before riding.
11.3 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 27)
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Main work
– Push dust boots 1 of both fork legs downwards.
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the inside 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. 84)
– Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
– Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 27)

KTM 50 SX 2015 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	50 SX 2015
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English