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Checking the damping rubbers in the rear wheel *
In the Duke, the transmission of power to the rear wheel is damped. For
this purpose, the engine power is conveyed from the rear sprocket via 6
damping rubbers
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to the rear wheel. These 6 damping rubbers wear with
increasing operation time, and should be checked for wear
whenever the rear wheel is dismounted.
For this purpose, lie the rear wheel on a work bench with the rear sprocket
upwards, and put the wheel spindle in the hub. Now hold the rear wheel
firmly and try to turn the rear sprocket. The rear sprocket may not turn
more than maximum 5 mm (0,2 in) measured on the outside. If the play in
the chain wheel is larger, all 6 shock damping rubbers are to be replaced.
Check the shock damping rubbers for signs of damage and dirt.
!
CAUTION
!
I
F THE DAMPUNG RUBBERS ARE NOT REPLACED IN GOOD TIME
,
THE REAR SPROCKET
CARRIER AND THE REAR WHEEL WILL BE DAMAGED
.
Tires, air pressure
Tire type, tire condition, and how much air pressure the tires have in them
affect the way your motorcycle rides, and they must therefore be checked
whenever you’re getting ready to go anywhere on your motorcycle.
Tire type and size can be found in the technical specifications and in the
homologation certificate.
Tire condition has to be checked every time you want to ride your
motorcycle. Before leaving check for punctures and nails or other sharp
objects that might have become embedded in the tire.
Refer to the specific regulations in your country for minimum tire tread
requirements. We recommend replacing tires at the latest when the tread is
down to 2 mm.
Tire pressure should be checked regularly on a “cold” tire. Proper pressure
ensures optimum driving comfort and extends the life of your tires.
WARNING
– D
O NOT MOUNT TIRES WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED BY
KTM. O
THER TIRES
COULD HAVE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE WAY YOUR MOTORCYCLE RIDES
.
– T
HE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO BE TIRED WITH TIRES THAT
HAVE THE SAME PROFILE TYPE
.
– F
OR YOUR OWN SAFETY REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES IMMEDIATELY
.
– W
ORN TIRES CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON HOW YOUR MOTORCYCLE PER
-
FORMS
,
ESPECIALLY ON WET SURFACES
– I
F AIR PRESSURE IS TOO LOW
,
ABNORMAL WEAR AND OVERHEATING OF THE TIRE
CAN RESULT
.
– N
EW WHEELS HAVE A SMOOTH SURFACE
,
WHICH MEANS THAT THEY MUST BE RUN
IN TO ACHIEVE FULL GRIP
. F
OR THIS PURPOSE
,
RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE CAREFULLY
AT MODERATE SPEED DURING THE FIRST
200
KILOMETERS WITH NEW TIRES
,
TILTING
THE VEHICLE AT DIFFERENT ANGLES SO THAT ALL SECTIONS ARE PROPERLY ROUGHE
-
NED
. T
IRES WILL NOT DISPLAY THEIR FULL GRIP CHARACTERISTICS UNTIL THEY ARE
PROPERLY RUN IN
.
– F
OR REASONS OF SAFETY
,
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO EXCHANGE THE VALVE INSERT
WHENEVER A NEW TIRE IS MOUNTED
.
front
rear
operator only
2,0 bar
2,2 bar
operator plus passenger
2,2 bar
2,4 bar
TIRES - AIR PRESSURE
max 5 mm
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