Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs. Itâs a simple and easy process, itâs something thats going to save money and unwanted fork maintenance in the long run.
BHPian Shonith recently shared this with other enthusiasts:
Sharing a maintenance tip that KTM recommends in their service manual
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs. Itâs a simple and easy process, itâs something thats going to save money and unwanted fork maintenance in the long run.
1. Remove the dust boot by pulling it out from the groove and then pushing it down. The seating groove is located at the top of the dust boot.
2. Clean the surface of any dirt and sand that may be accumulated. In my bike you can see sand particles have been accumulated.
3. Place a clean cloth in between the dust boot and fork leg.
4. Rotate the boot against the cloth, do this a couple of times using a cleaner side everytime.
5. Clean the fork tube with the cloth.
Dirt that has stuck to the cloth
Cleaned contact surface of the boot
Once everything is cleaned
Note that i don’t use any oil on the dust boots after cleaning.
Here’s what BHPian VijayAnand1 had to say in this matter:
A small pro tip. Once the dust boot is pulled off, remember to spray a dab of WD-40 or dab a few drops of diesel over a rag or inside the boot, wipe it well — really well, this will loosen caked fine sand/grime particles which are the prime cause for seal failure as the boot itself acts as collector which in turn acts as an abrasive medium.
When installing the boot cover, apply a small dab of vaseline around the circumference of the boot lock on the fork which will prevent water/dust ingress and also allows for easy fitment without fuss.
Cheers!
VJ
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