Cleaning/Conservation; Cleaning Motorcycle - KTM 65 SX 2009 Repair Manual

CLEANING/CONSERVATION

Cleaning motorcycle

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Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
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Never clean the vehicle with high-pressure cleaning equipment or a strong water-jet. The excessive pressure can penetrate electri-
cal components, plug connectors, Bowden cables and bearings, etc., and can damage or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc., according to regulations.
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If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance are maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.
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Before you clean the motorcycle, seal the exhaust system to prevent penetration by water.
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First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle water spray.
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Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a paintbrush.
Motorcycle cleaner ( p. 122)
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Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
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After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle water spray, allow it to dry thoroughly.
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Empty the carburetor float chamber. (
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to wet or dirty brakes.
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Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently.
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After cleaning, let your child ride the vehicle a short distance until the engine warms up and the brakes are dried.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible positions in the engine and the brakes to evaporate.
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Push back the protection covers on the handlebar instruments to allow water to evaporate.
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After the motorcycle has cooled off, oil or grease all moving parts and bearings.
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Clean the chain. ( p. 34)
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Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with anti-corrosion materials.
Cleaning and polishing materials for metal, rubber and plastic (
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Treat all painted parts with a mild paint polish.
High-luster polish for paint (
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To prevent electrical problems, treat electric contacts and switches with contact spray.
Contact spray ( p. 122)
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