Checks And Maintenance Steps For Winter Operation - KTM 125 Duke EU 2015 Owner's Manual

18 CLEANING, CARE
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Checks and maintenance steps for winter operation

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If the motorcycle is used in the winter, salt can be expected on the roads. Precautions need to be taken against road salt corrosion.
If the vehicle was operated in road salt, clean it with cold water after riding. Warm water would enhance the corrosive effects of
salt.
Perfect Finish and high gloss polish for paints (
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Do not polish parts that were matte when delivered as this would strongly impair
the material quality.
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Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.
Special cleaner for glossy and matte paint finishes, metal and plastic surfaces
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Oil the ignition/steering lock.
Universal oil spray (
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Clean the motorcycle. (
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Clean the brakes.
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After EVERY trip on salted roads, thoroughly wash the brake calipers and brake
linings with cold water and dry carefully. This should be done after the parts are
cooled down and while they are installed.
After riding on salted roads, thoroughly wash the motorcycle with cold water and
dry it well.
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