Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs; Removing The Fork Protector; Installing The Fork Protector - KTM 2008 690 SMC EU Repair Manual

01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP

Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

5.4

Removing the fork protector

5.5

Installing the fork protector

5.6
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Jack up the motorcycle and secure it against falling over.
The front wheel is no longer in contact with the ground and the fork legs are no
longer under tension.
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Remove the fork protector. (
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Push dust boot
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 efficiency due to oil or grease on the
brake discs.
600634-10
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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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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 the screws on the right fork leg. Remove the fork protector.
600633-11
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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 cable harness. Put the clamp on, mount and tighten
screws .
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Position the fork protection on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten the screws.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
600633-10
p. 13)
of both fork legs downwards.
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p. 207)
p. 13)
and take off clamp.
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on left fork leg. Remove the fork protector.
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M6
M6
13
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10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)