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–
Clean and grease wheel spindle
1
.
Long-life grease ( p. 99)
– Position the rear wheel and insert wheel spindle.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
– Mount the chain.
–
Position chain adjuster
2
on both sides and push the wheel
spindle in all the way.
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Mount nut
3
, but do not tighten it yet.
– Make sure that the chain adjusters are fitted correctly on the
adjusting screws.
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 56)
–
Tighten nut
3
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spin-
dle
M12x1 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
– Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake lin-
ings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure
point.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 45)
15.5 Checking the tire condition
Info
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristic of the
motorcycle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have a similar profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
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– Check the front and rear tires for cuts, embedded objects, and
other damage.
» If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
– Change the tires.
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