Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs; Removing The Fork Legs - KTM 85 SX 2022 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.4
11.5
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Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

H01353-10

Removing the fork legs

S04276-10
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 oil seals 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. 126)
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Press the dust boots back into their installation position.
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Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
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Install the fork protector. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the front wheel.
Main work
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1
Remove screws and take off the clamp.
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2
Remove screws .
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Allow the brake caliper and the brake line to hang loosely to
the side.
Info
Do not kink the brake line.
Do not operate the hand brake lever if the brake caliper
has been removed.
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