KTM F9399U8, Owner'S Manual

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WHEELS, TIRES 14
105
Finishing work
–
Remove motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 55)
14.5 Checking rear hub damping rubber pieces
Info
The engine power is transmitted from the rear sprocket to the rear wheel via the 6 damping rubber pieces.
They eventually wear out during operation. If the damping rubber pieces are not changed in time, the rear
sprocket carrier and the rear hub will be damaged.
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 55)
–
Remove rear wheel. ( p. 102)
S03056-10
Main work
–
Check bearing
1
.
» If the bearing is damaged or worn:
–
Change the bearing.
–
Check damping rubber pieces
2
of the rear hub for damage
and wear.
» If the damping rubber pieces of the rear hub are damaged
or worn:
–
Change all the damping rubber pieces of the rear hub.
S03055-10
–
Lay the rear wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket fac-
ing upward and insert the wheel spindle in the hub.
–
To check the 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 of damping rubber
pieces on rear wheel
≤
5 mm (
≤
0.2 in)
» If clearance
A
is larger than the specified value:
–
Change all the damping rubber pieces of the rear hub.
Finishing work
–
Install the rear wheel. ( p. 104)
–
Remove motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 55)
14.6 Checking tire condition
Info
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristic of the
motorcycle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have a similar profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.