Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs - KTM 690 Enduro R USA 2013 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.4

Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Loosen the fork protection. (
Main work
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Push dust boot
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the inside fork tubes.
Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not removed,
the oil seals behind the dust boots can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
B01281-10
brake discs.
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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 normal position.
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Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
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Position the fork protector. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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of both fork legs downwards.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
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