Checking The Rim Run-Out; Front Wheel; Removing Front Wheel - KTM 2014 690 SMC R EU Repair Manual

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WHEELS
12.5

Checking the rim run-out

Warning
Danger of accidents Instable handling due to incorrect spoke tension.
Ensure that the spoke tension is correct.
Info
A loose spoke can cause wheel imbalance, which leads to more loose spokes in a short time.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
12.6

Front wheel

12.6.1

Removing front wheel

Check the axial run-out and radial run-out of the rim.
Axial run-out
outside of the rim joint
Radial run-out
outside of the rim joint
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If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
Center the rim.
Correct the spoke tension.
400998-01
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand. (
Raise the motorcycle with the front wheel stand. (
Main work
Remove screw
Remove screws
Press back the brake linings with a light lateral tilting of the brake caliper on the
brake disc. Pull the brake caliper carefully back from the brake disc and hang it to
one side.
Info
Do not pull the handbrake lever when the brake caliper is removed.
101995-10
Loosen screw
Unscrew screw
wheel spindle out of the axle clamp. Remove screw
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by damaged brake
discs.
101996-10
Info
Center the rim by tightening the spoke nipple on the opposite side of
the rim run-out. Change the rim if it is excessively deformed.
and pull wheel speed sensor
and spacers
.
and screws
.
about 6 turns and press your hand on the screw to push the
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake discs are not
damaged.
< 1.8 mm (< 0.071 in)
< 1.8 mm (< 0.071 in)
p. 10)
p. 10)
out of the hole.
.
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