Servicing The Fork - KTM 2013 690 SMC R EU Repair Manual

6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
6.9

Servicing the fork

Info
These operations are the same on both fork legs.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
brake discs.
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Clean screw
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Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
S00059-10
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle
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Position the brake caliper and check that the brake linings are seated correctly.
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Mount screws
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Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings lie on the brake disc
and there is a pressure point. Fix the hand brake lever in the activated position.
The brake caliper straightens.
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Fully tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper
S00055-11
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Remove the fixation of the hand brake lever.
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Unload the rear of the vehicle.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
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Pull the front brake and compress the fork powerfully a few times.
The fork legs straighten.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, fork stub
S00057-10
Condition
The fork legs have been removed.
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
and the wheel spindle.
5
.
5
spacers but do not tighten.
6 7
.
6
M10x1.25
.
8
M24x1.5 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
p. 12)
M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
18
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