Installing The Rear Wheel - KTM 690 Duke Owner's Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES
13.4

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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Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible. Remove the chain from the rear
sprocket.
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Cover the components to protect them against damage.
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Hold the rear wheel and remove the wheel spindle.
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Pull the rear wheel back until the brake caliper support is suspended freely between the
brake disc and rim.
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Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to damaged brake discs.
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Take the rear wheel out of the swingarm.
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Do not operate the foot brake lever when the rear wheel is removed.
Always lay down the wheel in such a way that the brake discs are not dam-
aged.
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