Checking For Chain Dirt; Cleaning The Chain - KTM 790 ADVENTURE 2024 Owner's Manual

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking for chain dirt

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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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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 motorcycle with rear lifting gear. (
Main work
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Rinse off loose dirt with a soft jet of water.
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Remove old grease residue with chain cleaner.
Chain cleaner ( p. 164)
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After drying, apply chain spray.
Street chain spray ( p. 164)
Finishing work
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
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p. 90)
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