MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE
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Remove the rear sprocket carrier.
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Check the rear hub for damage and wear.
» If the rear hub shock absorbers are damaged or worn:
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Change the rear hub shock absorber.
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Position the rear sprocket carrier.
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A set of bolts and shock absorbers should have as little free travel as possible to
increase the service life of the shock absorbers.
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Install the rear wheel.
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Checking the tire condition
Warning
Danger of accidents
Uncontrollable handling characteristic caused by a flat tire.
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For your own safety, have damaged tires changed immediately.
Warning
Danger of crashing
Poor vehicle handling due to different tire tread patterns on front and rear wheels.
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The front and rear wheels must be fitted with tires with similar tread patterns to prevent loss of control over the vehicle.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Uncontrollable handling characteristic due to non-approved and/or non-recommended tires/wheels.
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Only tires/wheels approved by KTM and with the corresponding speed index should be used.