KTM Freeride E-SX - 20 Cleaning, Care; Cleaning the Motorcycle

20 CLEANING, CARE 107
20.1 Cleaning the motorcycle
Note
Material damage The vehicle and the KTM PowerPack are not suitable for high-pressure cleaning.
The high pressure allows water to penetrate electrical components, plugs, bearings, etc. This results in components being damaged
or destroyed.
– Never clean the vehicle and the KTM PowerPack with high-pressure cleaning equipment or a strong jet of water.
Note
Material damage Water or dirt damage or destroy components.
– Always mount the covering cap if you have removed the KTM PowerPack.
– Do not point the jet of water toward the battery discharge plug, even if the covering cap has been mounted.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oils, grease, cleaning agents, brake fluid etc. properly and in compliance with the 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.
Preparatory work
– Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 37)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 63)
– Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 94)
– Mount the covering cap. ( p. 64)
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Main work
– Remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle spray of water.
– Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a
paintbrush.
Motorcycle cleaner (
p. 119)
Info
Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
Never apply motorcycle cleaner to the dry vehicle; always rinse with water
first.
– After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty brake
system.
– Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.
– Lubricate all sliding points and pivot points.
– Clean the chain. ( p. 65)
– Treat bare metal (except for brake discs) with a corrosion inhibitor.
Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber ( p. 119)
– Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care prod-
uct.
Special cleaner for glossy and matte paint finishes, metal and plastic surfaces
( p. 119)
Finishing work
– Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 94)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 63)