KTM 690 Motorcycle User Manual


 
CLEANING 133
Warning
Danger of accidentsReduced braking due to wet or dirty brakes.
Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently.
After cleaning, ride the vehicle a short distance until the engine warms up, and then apply the brakes.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible positions in the engine and the brakes to evaporate.
Push back the protection covers on the handlebar instruments to allow water to evaporate.
After the motorcycle has cooled off, oil or grease all moving parts and bearings.
Clean the chain. ( P. 64)
Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with anti-corrosion materials.
Cleaning and polishing materials for metal, rubber and plastic ( P. 156)
Treat all painted parts with a mild paint polish.
High-luster polish for paint ( P. 156)
To prevent electrical problems, treat electric contacts and switches with contact spray.
Contact spray ( P. 156)
Oil the ignition/steering lock.
Universal oil spray ( P. 156)