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KTM 500 EXC - Tire Condition and Air Pressure Checks

KTM 500 EXC
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13 WHEELS, TIRES 74
13.1 Removing the front wheel x
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 45)
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Main work
Press the brake caliper onto the brake disc by hand in order to push back the brake
pistons.
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Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
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Remove screw 1.
Release screws 2.
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Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of
the fork.
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Do not pull the hand brake lever when the front wheel is removed.
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not dam-
aged.
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Remove spacers 3.
13.2 Installing the front wheel x
Warning
Danger of accidentsReduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
Change the wheel bearing. x
Clean and grease shaft seal rings 1 and bearing surface A of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 111)
Insert the spacers.

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