Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs - KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE Owner's Manual

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

Preparatory work
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Raise the vehicle with the center stand. (
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Remove the front fender. (
Main work
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Push dust boot
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
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Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
brake discs.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray (
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Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
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Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
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Install the front fender. (
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Remove the vehicle from the center stand. (
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of both fork legs downwards.
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
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