KTM 125 SX EU 2015 - Preparations for Riding on Wet and Muddy Surfaces; Preparations for Riding at High Temperatures and Low Speeds

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– Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner ( p. 121)
– Mount the steel sprocket.
Tip
Do not grease the chain.
– Clean the radiator fins.
– Carefully align bent radiator fins.
– If used in sand regularly, replace the piston every 10 operating hours.
7.6 Preparations for riding on wet and muddy surfaces
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– Mount the rain cover for the air filter.
Rain cover for air filter (59006021000)
Info
Follow the KTM PowerParts mounting instructions.
– Adjust the carburetor jetting and setting.
Info
Your authorized KTM workshop can recommend the right carburetor tuning.
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– Mount the steel sprocket.
– Clean the motorcycle. ( p. 93)
– Carefully align bent radiator fins.
7.7 Preparations for riding at high temperatures and low speeds
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– Check the radiator cap.
Value on the radiator cap 1.8 bar (26 psi)
» If the displayed value does not equal the setpoint value:
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets
very hot and is under pressure.
– Do not remove the radiator cap, radiator hoses or other cooling
system components when the engine is hot. Allow the engine
and cooling system to cool down. In case of scalding, rinse
immediately with lukewarm water.
– Change the radiator cap.
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– Adjust the secondary ratio to the terrain.
Info
The engine oil heats up quickly when the clutch is operated frequently due
to an excessively high secondary drive.
– Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner ( p. 121)
– Clean the radiator fins.
– Carefully align bent radiator fins.
– Check the coolant level. ( p. 81)