KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R, Owner'S Manual, Page: 130 / 213

15 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

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 the activated posi-
tion.
The brake calipers straighten.
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Tighten screws

on both brake calipers.
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper M10 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 from the front lifting gear. ( p. 99)
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear. ( p. 97)
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Operate the front brake and compress the fork a few times firmly.
The fork legs straighten.
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Tighten screws  .
Guideline
Screw, axle clamp M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)