Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs - KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018 Owner's Manual

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Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
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Push dust boots
Info
The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt par-
ticles from the fork tubes. Over time, dirt can accumu-
late behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not removed,
the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
S01576-10
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs
reduces the braking effect.
–
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
–
Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when nec-
essary.
–
Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tubes of both fork
legs.
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
1
of both fork legs downward.
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