KTM 1190 RC8 R USA, Owner'S Manual

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13 WHEELS, TIRES
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Position the brake calipers and check that the brake linings are seated correctly.
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Mount screws
5
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. Fixate the hand brake lever while it is actu-
ated.
The brake calipers align themselves.
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Tighten screws
5
on both brake calipers.
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper M10x1.25 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
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Release the fixation of the hand brake lever.
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Take the motorcycle off of the front wheel stand. ( p. 166)
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear. ( p. 165)
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Pull the front brake and compress the fork powerfully a few times.
The fork legs straighten.
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Fully tighten screws 6 .
Guideline
Fork end pinch bolts M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)