Checking The Tire Condition - KTM 125 Duke Owner's Manual

WHEELS, TIRES

Checking the tire condition

12.6
Warning
Danger of accidents Uncontrollable vehicle handling in the event of a flat tire.
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In the interest of safety, replace damaged or worn tires immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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Check bearing
» If the bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change the bearing.
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Check the rubber dampers
» If the rubber dampers of the rear hub are damaged or worn:
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Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
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Lay the read wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket facing upwards and insert the
wheel spindle in the hub.
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To check the play
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Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
Play in rubber dampers, rear wheel
» If clearance
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Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
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Install the rear wheel.
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of the rear hub for damage and wear.
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, hold the rear wheel tight and try to rotate the rear sprocket.
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is larger than the specified value:
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( p. 88)
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≤ 5 mm (≤ 0.2 in)
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