Checks And Maintenance Steps For Winter Operation - KTM RC 390 2018 Owner's Manual

20 CLEANING, CARE
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Checks and maintenance steps for winter operation

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If the motorcycle is used in the winter, salt can be expected on the roads. Precautions need to be taken against road salt corrosion.
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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Clean the chain. ( p. 87)
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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 product.
Special cleaner for glossy and matte paint finishes, metal and plastic surfaces
( p. 190)
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Oil the ignition/steering lock.
Universal oil spray (
p. 190)
p. 190)
p. 190)
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