Checks And Maintenance Steps For Winter Operation - KTM 690 SMC R 2017 Owner's Manual

18 CLEANING, CARE
18.2

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.
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Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with anti-corrosion
materials.
Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber (
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Treat all painted parts with a mild paint polish.
Perfect Finish and high gloss polish for paints (
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Do not polish parts that were matte when delivered as this would strongly impair
the material quality.
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Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care agent.
Special cleaner for glossy and matte paint finishes, metal and plastic surfaces
( p. 192)
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Lubricate the ignition/steering lock.
Universal oil spray (
p. 192)
p. 192)
p. 192)
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