KTM Freeride 250 R EU, Owner'S Manual

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14 WHEELS, TIRES
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14.1 Removing the front wheel
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 38)
B02290-10
Main work
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Loosen screw

by several rotations.
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Release screws

.
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Press on screw

to push the wheel spindle on the axle clamp.
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Remove screw

.
B02291-10
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Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of
the fork.
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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.
B01046-10
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Remove spacers  .
14.2 Installing the front wheel
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.
B01046-11
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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 front wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease the shaft seal rings

and contact surface

of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 105)
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Insert the spacers.
B02290-11
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Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle M20x1.5 35 Nm
(25.8 lbf ft)
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Activate the hand brake lever multiple times until the brake linings are in contact
with the brake disc.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 38)