KTM 125 Duke 2017, Owner'S Manual

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14 WHEELS, TIRES
125
S00678-10
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Lay the read wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket facing upwards and insert the
wheel spindle in the hub.
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To check the play
A
, hold the rear wheel tight and try to rotate the rear sprocket.
Info
Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
Play in rubber dampers, rear wheel
≤
5 mm (
≤
0.2 in)
» If play
A
is larger than the specified value:
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Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
Finishing work
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Install the rear wheel. ( p. 121)
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear. ( p. 88)
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Check the chain tension. ( p. 96)
14.6 Checking the tire condition
Warning
Danger of accidents If a tire bursts while riding, the vehicle becomes uncontrollable.
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Ensure that damaged or worn tires are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of crashing
Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling characteristic.
Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
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Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.