Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs - KTM RC 125 Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.5

Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

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Mount protection cap
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Finishing work
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Take the motorcycle off of the rear wheel stand. (
(RC 200)
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Push dust boot
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inside fork tube of both fork legs.
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of both fork legs downwards.
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.
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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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