KTM 1190 RC8 R Track, Owner'S Manual

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WHEELS, TIRES
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12.8
Installing the rear wheel
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Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents
No braking effect when operating the rear brake.
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After installing the rear wheel, always operate the foot brake until the pressure point is reached.
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Check the rear hub cush drive.
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( p. 74)
100724-10
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Remove bushing

. Clean and grease the mating surfaces of the bushing and shaft
seal ring.
Long-life grease ( p. 120)
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Replace the wheel bearing.
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Install the bushing.
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Clean the thread of the axle and nut.
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Clean the mating surfaces of the brake caliper frame and swingarm.
100725-10
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Push the brake caliper frame

completely to the rear.
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Position the rear wheel, and position the brake caliper support between the rim and
the brake disc.
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Position the brake caliper on the brake disc.
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Position the rear wheel on the bearing surfaces in the swingarm.
100726-01
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Push the rear wheel as far forward as possible and place the chain on the rear
sprocket.
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Pull the rear wheel back and insert the axle.
100727-10
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Place chain adjuster

on the tensioning screw.
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Position chain adjuster

and place it on the tensioning screw.
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Tighten nut

.
Guideline
In order for the rear wheel to be correctly aligned, the markings on the left and
right chain adjusters must be in the same position relative to reference marks

.
Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5 90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft) Thread greased
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear. ( p. 54)
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Check the chain tension. ( p. 62)
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Install the rear frame sliders. ( p. 72)