20 CLEANING, CARE. KTM 1290 Super Adventure, 1290 Super Adventure 2016

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Cleaning 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.

Info

If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance will be maintained over a long period.

Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.

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Close off the exhaust system to keep water from entering.

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First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle spray of water.

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Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a brush.

Motorcycle cleaner ( p. 246)

Info

Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.

Never apply motorcycle cleaner to a dry vehicle; always rinse the vehicle with water first.

If the vehicle was operated in road salt, clean it with cold water. Warm water would enhance the corrosive effects of salt.

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After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.

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Remove the closure of the exhaust system.

Warning

Danger of accidents

Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty brake system.

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Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.

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After cleaning, ride the vehicle a short distance until the engine warms up.

Info

The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and on the brake system to evaporate.

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Push back the protection caps of the handlebar controls to allow any water that has penetrated 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. ( p. 119)

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Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with corrosion inhibitor.

Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber ( p. 247)

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Treat the painted parts with a mild paint polish.

Perfect Finish and high gloss polish for paints ( p. 247)

Info

Do not polish plastic parts that are matte when the vehicle is delivered as this would seriously impair the material quality.

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Treat the plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.