KTM 2015 200 Duke, Owner'S Manual

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13 WHEELS, TIRES
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13.4 Installing the rear wheel
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Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents No braking effect when operating the rear brake.
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After installing the rear wheel, always operate the foot brake until the pressure point is reached.
Main work
(Option: Without ABS)
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Check the rear hub rubber dampers. x ( p. 106)
B00748-10
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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 the shaft seal rings

and mating surfaces

of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 167)
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Clean the thread of the wheel spindle and nut  .
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Clean the fixing locations on the brake caliper support and swingarm.
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Install the rubber damper and rear sprocket carrier on the rear wheel.
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Position the rear wheel.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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Position the rear wheel on the contact surfaces in the swingarm.
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Push the rear wheel as far forward as possible and place the chain on the rear
sprocket.