Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs; Loosening The Fork Protection - KTM 125 ECX EU Owner's Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS

Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

10.4

Loosening the fork protection

10.5
(All EXC models)
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Remove bleeder screws
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
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Mount and tighten bleeder screws.
303391-10
(XC-W)
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Remove bleeder screws
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
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Mount and tighten bleeder screws.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
303637-10
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Loosen the fork protection. (
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Push dust boots
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.
B00797-10
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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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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.
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Position the fork protection. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Remove screws
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Remove screws
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Remove the screws on the right fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
B00800-10
briefly.
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briefly.
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p. 44)
p. 45)
of both fork legs downwards.
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p. 129)
p. 46)
and take off the clamp.
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on the left fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
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p. 44)
p. 44)
45