WHEELS, TIRES
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change the wheel bearing.
x
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Clean and grease shaft seal rings
and bearing surface
of the spacers.
Long-life grease (
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Insert the spacers.
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Lift the rear wheel into the swing arm, position it, and insert the wheel spindle
.
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Put the chain on.
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Position chain adjuster
. Mount nut
but do not tighten it yet.
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Make sure that chain adjusters
are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
.
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Check the chain tension. (
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Tighten nut
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
M20x1.5
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.18 in))
enables different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
can be turned by 180°.
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Checking the tire condition
Info
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and air pressure of the tires all have a significant impact on the handling characteristics of the motorcycle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have a similar profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects, and other damage.
» If the tire exhibits cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
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Change the tire.
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Check the depth of the tread.
Info
Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
≥
2 mm (
≥
0.08 in)
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum permissible depth:
