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- KTM 890 Adventure R
I have had my fair share of oil running out of front shocks. Because I did not know how to remove and clean the shock dust covers.
Heidi Paetzoldt from MP Valve suspension told me the story of an overland traveller. He came all the way down from Europe through Africa on an Africa Twin I think. "Nothing wrong, but just service them in any way". The shocks were still pristine Heidi says, and the reason for this were the polypropelene socks. "Use WD40 or similar to oil the shiny bits", Martin says, but shock socks are there to protect the shocks, and prevent dust from entering the shock seals. All my bikes have these now.
Lubricating the shocks with WD40 before installing, from top to bottom. WD40 leaves a coat after drying, which is good reportedly.
Heidi Paetzoldt from MP Valve suspension told me the story of an overland traveller. He came all the way down from Europe through Africa on an Africa Twin I think. "Nothing wrong, but just service them in any way". The shocks were still pristine Heidi says, and the reason for this were the polypropelene socks. "Use WD40 or similar to oil the shiny bits", Martin says, but shock socks are there to protect the shocks, and prevent dust from entering the shock seals. All my bikes have these now.
Lubricating the shocks with WD40 before installing, from top to bottom. WD40 leaves a coat after drying, which is good reportedly.
