Installing The Rear Wheel - KTM 1290 Super Adventure Owner's Manual

15 WHEELS, TIRES
15.4

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.
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Holding the rear wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the rear wheel out of the
swing arm.
Info
Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.
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Remove the spacer
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Check the rear hub rubber dampers.
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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 shaft seal ring
Long-life grease (
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Clean and grease the thread of the wheel spindle and nut.
Long-life grease (
M00614-10
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( p. 167)
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and contact surface
p. 241)
p. 241)
165
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of the spacer.