KTM 890 Duke R - Owner's Manual > Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

Preparatory work

• Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear.
• Lift the motorcycle with the front lifting gear.

Main work

• Push dust boots 1 of both fork legs downward.

Info

The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the inside fork tubes. Over time, dirt can accumulate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.

Warning

Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.

• Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
• Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.

 

• Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tubes of both fork legs.

Universal oil spray

• Press the dust boots back into their installation position.
• Remove excess oil.

Finishing work

• Take the motorcycle off the front lifting gear.
• Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.

Removing the passenger seat

• Insert the ignition key in seat lock 1 and turn it clockwise.
• Raise the rear of the passenger seat cover, push it toward the rear, and remove it upward.
• Remove the ignition key from the seat lock.

Info

The vehicle has been set up in the factory for one-person operation. Only an authorized KTM workshop may carry out the conversion.

The components for one-person operation and for operation with a passenger are included in the scope of supply.

Always ensure that the legal requirements are observed, e.g., entry in the vehicle documents if applicable.

Mounting the passenger seat

• Hook holding lugs 1 of the passenger seat onto the storage compartment, lower the rear and push forward.
• Press the passenger seat downward until it clicks into place.

Warning

Danger of accidents The seat can come loose from the anchoring if it is not mounted correctly.

• After assembly, check whether the seat is correctly locked and cannot be pulled up.

 

• Finally, check that the passenger seat is correctly mounted.

Info

The vehicle has been set up in the factory for one-person operation. Only an authorized KTM workshop may carry out the conversion.

The components for one-person operation and for operation with a passenger are included in the scope of supply.

Always ensure that the legal requirements are observed, e.g., entry in the vehicle documents if applicable.

Removing the front rider's seat

Preparatory work

• Remove the passenger seat.

Main work

• Remove screws 1.
• Raise the rear of the front rider's seat, pull the seat back, and lift it off.

Mounting the front rider's seat

Main work

• Push the front rider's seat forward and lower at the rear.

The holding lugs 1 engage in the loops A on the tank.

The holding lugs 2 engage in the loops B on the frame.

• Mount and tighten screws 3.

Guideline

• Finally, check that the front rider's seat is correctly mounted.

Finishing work

• Mount the passenger seat.

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