Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs; Removing The Fork Protector; Installing The Fork Protector - KTM 65 SX 2009 Repair Manual

01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP

Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

4.4

Removing the fork protector

4.5

Installing the fork protector

4.6
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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Push dust boots
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
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake
discs.
700448-01
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
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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.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
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Remove screws
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Remove screw
700431-01
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Remove screw
700432-01
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Position the fork protection on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
700432-10
p. 7)
of both fork legs downwards.
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p. 123)
. Take off clamp .
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on the left fork leg. Take off the fork protector.
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on the right fork leg. Take off the fork protector.
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M6
p. 7)
.
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10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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