Mounting The Seat; Checking For Chain Dirt; Cleaning The Chain - KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2021 Owner's Manual

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
13.4
13.5
13.6
90

Mounting the seat

401677-10

Checking for chain dirt

400678-01

Cleaning the chain

Warning
Danger of accidents Lubricants on the tires reduces the road grip.
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Remove lubricants from the tires using a suitable cleaning agent.
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 necessary.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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1
Hook holding lug of the seat onto the fuel tank, lower the
rear and push it forward.
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2
Insert locking pin into the lock housing and push down the
rear of the seat until the locking pin engages with a click.
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Check that the seat is correctly mounted.
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the vehicle with the center stand. (
p. 90)
p. 89)