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

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13 WHEELS, TIRES
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13.2 Installing the front 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.
B00634-10
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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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Clean, grease, and mount the left and right spacers and the shaft seal rings.
Long-life grease ( p. 207)
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Clean screw
1
and wheel spindle
2
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Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert the wheel spindle.
The arrow on the spoke indicates the direction of travel.
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Mount and tighten screw
1
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Guideline
Bolt, front axle M25x1.5 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)