Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs - KTM 690 SMC R 2017 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.7

Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

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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Push dust boots
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the inside fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can accumulate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not
removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
L00350-10
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray (
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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. (
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of both fork legs downward.
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
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