KTM 690 Duke AUS 2012, Owner'S Manual

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WHEELS, TIRES
87
12.5
Checking the rear hub rubber dampers
x
Info
The engine power is transmitted from the rear sprocket to the rear wheel via 6 rubber dampers. They eventually wear out during
operation. If the rubber dampers are not changed in time, the rear sprocket carrier and the rear hub will be damaged.
Preliminary work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand. ( p. 58)
–
Remove the rear wheel. x ( p. 83)
B00960-10
Main work
–
Check bearing
1
.
» If the bearing is damaged or worn:
–
Replace the bearings. x
–
Check rubber dampers
2
of the rear hub for damage and wear.
» If the rubber dampers of the rear hub are damaged or worn:
–
Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
B00961-10
–
Lay the rear wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket facing upwards and insert the
wheel spindle in the hub.
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To check play
A
, hold the rear wheel tight and try to rotate the rear sprocket.
Info
Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
Play in rubber dampers, rear wheel
≤
5 mm (
≤
0.2 in)
» If play
A
is larger than the specified value: