Cleaning; Conservation For Winter Operation; Storage; Re-Initiation After Time Of Storage - KTM 950 ADVENTURE 2006 Owner's Manual

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CLEANING

Regular cleaning and paintwork care is part of the maintenance work and helps to maintain the value of your motorcycle.
NEVER CLEAN YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH A HIGH-PRESSURED CLEANER OR A HIGH-PRESSURED WATER JET. THE WATER COULD OTHERWISE
RUN INTO THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, CONNECTORS, SHEATHED CABLES, BEARINGS, CARBURETOR ETC. AND CAUSE DISTURBINGS OR
LEAD TO A PREMATURE DESTRUCTION OF THESE PARTS.
– Before you wash your motorcycle, close the muffler openings.
– Use warm water with a commercial detergent and sponge. Coarse dirt can be removed with a soft water jet. Areas that are heavily
soiled can be sprayed with a motorcycle cleaner (e.g. Motorex 900) and cleaned with a brush.
– After the motorcycle has been rinsed with a soft water jet, it should be dried by air pressure and a cloth. Then take a short drive
until the engine has reached the working temperature and also use the brakes. Due to the heat, the water also evaporates at the
unapproachable parts of the engine and the brakes.
– Slide back the protective covers on the handlebar-mounted instruments so that any water that may have sweeped into this parts of
the motorcycle is allowed to evaporate.
– After the motorcycle has cooled down, oil or lubricate all of the friction bearings and bearing positions and treat the chain with
chain spray. Treat all bare areas (except brake disks) with a corrosion inhibitor (e.g. Motorex Protect & Shine).
– The exhaust pipes can be polished with a chrome care product. The mufflers are made of stainless steel and should be treated with
a suitable care product.
– Clean the windshield with plenty of water and a soft sponge. Chemical cleansers will corrode the plastic.
– To prevent failures in the electric system, you should treat the ignition lock, the emergency OFF switch, light switch and the socket
connectors with contact spray.
– Treat all of the painted parts with a mild paint care product (e.g. Motorex Moto Polish).

CONSERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION

In the event that the motorcycle is also used in winter and on roads where one has to expect salt spraying, you will have to take
precautions against the aggressive road salt.
– clean motorcycle thoroughly and let it dry
– treat engine, carburetor, swing arm, and all other bare parts (except for brake discs) with a wax-based anti-corrosion agent.
KEEP ANTI-CORROSION AGENT FROM GETTING INTO CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE DISCS, FOR OTHERWISE THIS WILL SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE
THE BRAKING POWER.
AFTER RIDES ON SALTED ROADS, CLEAN MOTORCYCLE THOROUGHLY WITH COLD WATER AND LET IT DRY WELL!
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STORAGE

Should you desire to make a pause over a longer space of time, please observe the following instructions:
– Drive the tanks empty to be able to fill up with fresh fuel when starting the motorcycle up again.
– Clean motorcycle thoroughly (see chapter: CLEANING)
– Change engine oil and oil filter (old engine oil contains aggressive contaminations).
– Check antifreezer and amount of cooling liquid.
– Warm up the engine once again, close the fuel cock and wait until the engine dies. This drains the carburetor float chambers.
– Correct tire pressure.
– Disassemble and charge battery (see chapter: BATTERY).
– Jack up the motorcycle if possible so the wheels do not touch the ground.
– The storage place should be dry and not subject to excessive temperature fluctuations.
– Cover the motorcycle with an air permeated tarpaulin or blanket. Do not use non air permeable materials as a possible humidity
might not be able to escape and could cause corrosion.
IT WOULD BE VERY BAD TO LET THE ENGINE RUN FOR A SHORT TIME DURING THE STORAGE PERIOD. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT GET WARMED
UP ENOUGH AND THE THUS DEVELOPED STEAM WOULD CONDENSE DURING THE COMBUSTION PROCESS AND CAUSE THE VALVES AND EXHAUST
TO RUST.

RE-INITIATION AFTER TIME OF STORAGE

– Mount the charged battery (regard polarity), secure the screws on the underride protection with Loctite 243.
– Fill up tank with fresh fuel.
– Check motorcycle as before each start (see driving instructions).
– Take a short, careful test ride first.
NOTE: Before you put your motorcycle away for the winter, you have to check all parts for their function and wear. Should any
ice jobs, repairs, or any refitting be necessary, you should have them carried out during the off-season (lower workload at mechanics'
shops). This way, you can avoid the long waiting times at your mechanic at the beginning of the next biking season.
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