KTM Freeride 250 R User Manual

14 WHEELS, TIRES 68
– Pull the front wheel brake and push down hard on the fork several times to align
the fork legs.
–
Tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
14.3 Removing the rear wheel
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 37)
B02292-10
Main work
–
Remove nut

.
–
Remove chain adjuster

.
Info
Withdraw wheel spindle

only enough to allow the rear wheel to be
pushed forward.
– Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible. Remove the chain from the rear
sprocket.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
– Holding the rear wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the rear wheel out of the
swing arm.
Info
Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not dam-
aged.
B01048-10
–
Remove spacers

.
14.4 Installing the rear wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced 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.
B01048-11
Main work
– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
– Change the wheel bearing.
–
Clean and grease the shaft seal rings

and contact surface

of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 103)
– Insert the spacers.

KTM Freeride 250 R Specifications

General

Displacement	249 cc
Bore x Stroke	66.4 mm x 72 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Weight	92.5 kg (without fuel)
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Wheel Travel	250 mm
Rear Wheel Travel	260 mm
Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 2-stroke
Frame	Central tube frame made of chrome-molybdenum steel
Front Suspension	WP-USD Ø 43 mm
Rear Suspension	WP-PDS shock absorber
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Fuel System	Carburetor
Front Suspension Alternative	WP Xplor 43
Fuel Tank Capacity Alternative	7.5 liters
Seat Height Alternative	910 mm