KTM 85 SX 17/14, Owner'S Manual

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13 WHEELS, TIRES
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13.1 Removing the front wheel
x
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 32)
L00092-10
Main work
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Remove screw
1
.
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Release screws
2
.
L00093-10
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Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of
the fork.
Info
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.
L00094-10
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Remove spacers
3
.
13.2 Installing the front wheel
x
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.
L00094-11
Main work
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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
1
and bearing surface
A
of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 88)
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Insert the spacers.
L00092-11
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Position the front wheel.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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Insert wheel spindle.
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Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle M20x1.5 35 Nm
(25.8 lbf ft)
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Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake linings are lying correctly
against the brake disc.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 32)