KTM 65 SX 1999, Owner'S Manual

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13 WHEELS, TIRES
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13.1 Removing the front wheel
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 28)
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Main work
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Remove screw

.
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Loosen screw

.
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Hold the front wheel and pull out wheel spindle  . Take the front wheel out of
the fork.
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Do not pull the hand brake lever when the front wheel is removed.
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not dam-
aged.
13.2 Installing the front wheel
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.
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is broken or worn:
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Change the wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease wheel spindle

.
Long-life grease ( p. 83)
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Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert wheel spindle

.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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Tighten screws

.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle M10 40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 28)