Checking For Chain Dirt - KTM 990 Adventure 2009 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking for chain dirt

9.16
Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
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If the chain is very dirty:
Clean the chain. (
Push dust boot
Info
The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the fork tubes.
Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not removed,
the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
brake discs.
100552-10
Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray (
Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
Remove excess oil.
Raise the vehicle off of the center stand. (
p. 80)
of both fork legs downwards.
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
p. 203)
p. 67)
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