KTM 2013 1190 RC8 R JP, Owner'S Manual

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13 WHEELS, TIRES
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Place the chain adjuster
3
on the tensioning screw.
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Position the chain adjuster
4
and place it on the tensioning screw.
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Tighten nut
5
.
Guideline
In order for the rear wheel to be correctly aligned, the markings on the left and right
chain adjusters must be in the same position relative to the reference marks
A
.
Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5 90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft) Thread greased
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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.
Finishing work
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear. ( p. 156)
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Check the chain tension. ( p. 162)
13.5 Checking rear hub cush drive
x
Info
The engine power is transmitted by the rear sprocket to the rear wheel through five shock absorbers. They eventually wear out dur-
ing operation. If the shock absorbers are not changed in time, the rear sprocket carrier and the rear hub are damaged.