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

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.4

Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

11.5

Loosening the fork protection

Main work
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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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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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 boots
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 can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
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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 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.
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briefly.
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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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and take off the clamp.
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on the left fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
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