Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs; Removing The Fork Protector - KTM 450 XC-F 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

(SX‑F US, XC‑F US)
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Release bleeder screws
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
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Tighten the bleeder screws.
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the fork protector. (
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
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Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
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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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 screws
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of both fork legs downward.
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
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 . Take off the clamp.
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. Take off the left fork protector.
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. Take off the right fork protector.
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