Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs; Removing The Fork Protector; Installing The Fork Protector - KTM 85 SX 19 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 the lift stand. (
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 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
L00039-10
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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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
x
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Remove screws
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Remove screws
L00046-11
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Remove screws
L00065-10
x
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Position the fork protection on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
L00065-11
of both fork legs downwards.
1
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
p. 88)
. Take off the clamp.
1
on the left fork leg. Take off the fork protector.
2
on the right fork leg. Take off the fork protector.
3
p. 32)
p. 32)
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
33
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