Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs; Removing The Fork Protector; Installing The Fork Protector - KTM 450 SX-F 2018 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.4

Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

11.5

Removing the fork protector

11.6

Installing the fork protector

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 accumulate 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 Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking
effect.
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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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Remove screws
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Remove screws
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Remove screws
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Position the fork protection on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
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Position the fork protector on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
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of both fork legs downward.
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
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p. 40)
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and take off the clamp.
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and take off the left fork protector.
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and take off the right fork protector.
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M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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