KTM 890 Duke R - Owner's Manual > Checks and maintenance steps for winter operation

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If you use the motorcycle in winter, salt can be expected on the roads. You should therefore take precautions against aggressive road salt.

After riding on salted roads, thoroughly clean the vehicle with cold water and dry it well. Warm water enhances the corrosive effects of salt.

• Clean the motorcycle.
• Clean the brake system.

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After EVERY trip on salted roads, thoroughly clean the brake calipers and brake linings, after they have cooled down and without removing them, with cold water and dry them carefully.

After riding on salted roads, thoroughly clean the motorcycle with cold water and dry it well.

• Treat the engine, the swingarm, and all other bare or zinc-plated parts (except the brake discs) with a wax-based corrosion inhibitor.

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Corrosion inhibitor must not come in contact with the brake discs as this would greatly reduce the braking force.

• Clean the chain.

Storage

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If you plan to garage the motorcycle for a longer period, perform the following steps or have them performed.

Before storing the motorcycle, check all parts for function and wear. If service, repairs, or replacements are necessary, you should do this during the storage period (less workshop overload). In this way, you can avoid long workshop waiting times at the start of the new season.

• When refueling for the last time before taking the motorcycle out of service, add fuel additive.

Fuel additive

• Refuel.
• Clean the motorcycle.
• Change the engine oil and the oil filter, clean the oil screens.
• Check the antifreeze and coolant level.
• Check tire pressure.
• Remove the 12-V battery.
• Charge the 12-V battery.

STORAGE

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• Store the vehicle in a dry location that is not subject to large fluctuations in temperature.

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KTM recommends jacking up the motorcycle.

• Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear.
• Lift the motorcycle with the front lifting gear.
• Cover the vehicle with a tarp or similar cover that is permeable to air.

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Do not use non-porous materials since they prevent humidity from escaping, thus causing corrosion.

Avoid running the engine for a short time only. Since the engine cannot warm up properly, the water vapor produced during combustion condenses and causes valves and the exhaust system to rust.

Preparing for use after storage

• Take the motorcycle off the front lifting gear.
• Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
• Charge the 12-V battery.
• Install the 12-V battery.
• Set the time and date.
• Perform checks and maintenance measures when preparing for use.
• Take a test ride.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Engine

Engine tightening torques

Capacities

Engine oil

Coolant

Fuel

Chassis

Electrical system

Tires

Fork

Shock absorber

Chassis tightening torques

 

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