KTM 990 SUPERMOTO R AUS/UK, Owner'S Manual

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13 WHEELS, TIRES
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Take the rear wheel carefully out of the swingarm without damaging the rim and/or
brake disc.
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Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.
13.4 Installing the rear 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.
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.
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Main work
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Check the rear hub rubber dampers. x ( p. 113)
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is broken or worn:
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Replace the wheel bearing. x
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Remove bushing
1
. Clean and grease the mating surfaces of the bushing and the shaft
seal ring.
Long-life grease ( p. 207)
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Install the bushing.
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Clean and grease the thread of the wheel spindle and nut.