Cleaning, Care; Cleaning The Motorcycle - KTM 125 EXC EU Owner's Manual

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CLEANING, CARE

18.1

Cleaning the motorcycle

Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
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When cleaning the vehicle with a pressure cleaner, do not point the water jet directly onto electrical components, connectors,
cables, bearings, etc. Maintain a minimum distance of 60 cm between the nozzle of the pressure cleaner and the component.
Excessive pressure can cause malfunctions or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance will be maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunlight on the motorcycle during cleaning.
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Close off the exhaust system to prevent water from entering.
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Remove coarse dirt particles by spraying gently with water.
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Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a soft
brush.
Motorcycle cleaner (
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Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
Never apply motorcycle cleaner to the dry vehicle; always rinse with water
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first.
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After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle water spray, allow it to dry thoroughly.
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Empty the carburetor float chamber.
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Remove the plug from the exhaust system.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty brake
system.
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After cleaning, take a short ride until the engine reaches operating temperature.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and
brake system to evaporate.
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Push back the protection caps on the handlebar controls to allow water that may
have penetrated there to evaporate.
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After the motorcycle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
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Clean the chain. (
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Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with
anti-corrosion materials.
Cleaning and preserving materials for metal, rubber and plastic (
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Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care prod-
uct.
Cleaning and preserving materials for metal, rubber and plastic (
(All EXC models)
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Oil the steering lock.
Universal oil spray (
p. 131)
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Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.
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