Bleeding The Fork Legs; Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs - KTM F8101S5 Owner's Manual

11.3

Bleeding the fork legs

11.4

Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Release bleeder screws
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
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Tighten the bleeder screws.
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the fork protector. (
Main work
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Push dust boots
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles
from the inside fork tubes. Over time, dirt can accumu-
late behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not removed,
the oil seals behind can start to leak.
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Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs
reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when nec-
essary.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tubes of both fork
legs.
Universal oil spray (
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Press the dust boots back into their installation position.
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Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
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Install the fork protector. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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