KTM RC 390, Owner'S Manual

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14 WHEELS, TIRES
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14.4 Installing the rear 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.
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.
Main work
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Check the rear hub rubber dampers. ( p. 118)
L02151-10
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Remove spacers

.
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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 rear wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease the shaft seal rings

and mating surfaces

of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 187)
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Insert the spacers.
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Clean the thread of the wheel spindle and nut

.
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Clean the fixing locations on the brake caliper support and swingarm.
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Position the rear wheel.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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Push the rear wheel as far forward as possible and place the chain on the rear sprocket.