Checking Rear Hub Damping Rubber Pieces; Checking Tire Condition - KTM 450 Rally Factory Replica 2021 Owner's Manual

14.5

Checking rear hub damping rubber pieces

Info
The engine power is transmitted from the rear sprocket to the rear wheel via the 6 damping rubber pieces.
They eventually wear out during operation. If the damping rubber pieces are not changed in time, the rear
sprocket carrier and the rear hub will be damaged.
14.6

Checking tire condition

Info
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristic of the
motorcycle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have a similar profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
Finishing work
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Remove motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove rear wheel.
Main work
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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 damping rubber pieces
and wear.
» If the damping rubber pieces of the rear hub are damaged
or worn:
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S03056-10 Change all the damping rubber pieces of the rear hub.
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Lay the rear wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket fac-
ing upward and insert the wheel spindle in the hub.
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To check the play
rotate the rear sprocket.
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Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
Play of damping rubber
S03055-10
pieces on rear wheel
»
If clearance
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Change all the damping rubber pieces of the rear hub.
Finishing work
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Install the rear wheel.
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Remove motorcycle from the lift stand. (
p. 55)
p. 55)
( p. 102)
1
.
2
of the rear hub for damage
A
, hold the rear wheel tight and try to
≤ 5 mm (≤ 0.2 in)
A
is larger than the specified value:
( p. 104)
p. 55)
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