Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs; Removing The Fork Protector - KTM SX-E 5 2021 Owner's Manual

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

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Removing the fork protector

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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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1
Push dust boots of both fork legs downward.
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles
from the inside fork tubes. Over time, dirt can accumu-
late behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not removed,
the seals rings behind can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs
reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when nec-
essary.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tubes of both fork
legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 99)
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Press the dust boots back into the installation position.
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Remove the 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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1
Remove screws and take off the clamp.
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2
Remove screws on the left and right rear fork leg. Take off
the fork protector.
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