Checks And Maintenance Steps For Winter Operation - KTM 1190 Adventure Owner's Manual

20 CLEANING, CARE
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Checks and maintenance steps for winter operation

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If you use the motorcycle in winter, you must expect salt on the roads. You should therefore take precautions against aggressive
road salt.
If the vehicle was operated in road salt, clean it with cold water after riding. Warm water would enhance the corrosive effects of
salt.
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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Treat the engine, the swingarm, and all other bare or galvanized parts (except brake
discs) with a wax-based corrosion inhibitor.
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Corrosion inhibitor must not come into contact with the brake discs. This would
severely lower the braking effect.
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Clean the chain. (
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