Installing The Rear Wheel - KTM 990 Supermoto R Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE

Installing the rear wheel

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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.
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Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible and take the chain off the rear sprocket.
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Withdraw the wheel spindle.
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Pull the rear wheel backward until the brake caliper support hangs free between the
brake disc and the wheel rim.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by damaged brake
discs.
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Take the rear wheel carefully out of the swingarm without damaging the rim and/or
brake disc.
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Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.
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Check the rear hub shock absorbers.
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake discs are not dam-
aged.
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