KTM 1190 RC8 R Track, Owner'S Manual

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WHEELS, TIRES
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12.4
Installing the front wheel
x
100781-10
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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.
x
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Clean and grease the shaft seal rings

and mating surfaces

of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 120)
100780-10
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Insert the wide spacer on the left-hand side

(when looking in the direction of
travel).
Info
The arrow

indicates the direction of rotation of the front wheel.
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Insert the narrow spacer on the right-hand side (when viewed in the direction of
travel).
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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.
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Clean screw

and axle

.
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Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert the wheel spindle.
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Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Bolt, front axle M25x1.5 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
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Position the brake calipers and check that the brake linings are seated correctly.
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Mount screws

on both brake calipers but do not tighten yet.
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Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point. Fix the hand brake lever in its engaged
position.
The brake calipers straighten.
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Tighten screws

on both brake calipers.
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper M10x1.25 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
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Remove the fixation of the hand brake lever.
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Take the motorcycle off of the front wheel stand. ( p. 54)
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear. ( p. 54)
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Pull the front brake and compress the fork powerfully a few times.
The fork legs straighten.
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Tighten screws

.
Guideline
Fork end pinch bolts M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
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Install the front frame sliders. ( p. 70)