Removing Rear Wheel; Installing The Rear Wheel; Tire Condition Checking - KTM 50 SX Owner's Manual
Ktm 50 sx series motorcycles owner's manual
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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Removing rear wheel
x
9.57
Installing the rear wheel
9.58
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking 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.
Tire condition checking
9.59
Info
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on riding behavior.
The type, condition and air pressure of the tires all have an important impact on the riding behavior of the motorcycle.
The front and rear wheels must be fitted with tires with similar profiles.
Worn tires have a negative effect on riding behavior, especially on wet surfaces.
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, impacted foreign bodies and other damage.
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if the tires exhibit cuts, impacted foreign bodies or other damage:
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Change the tire.
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Check the depth of the tread.
Info
Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
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If the minimum tread depth is insufficient:
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Change the tire.
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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Remove nut
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Remove the washer
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Pull out the wheel spindle
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Remove the chain from the rear sprocket.
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Take the rear wheel out of the swing arm.
Info
Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not dam-
700495-01
aged.
x
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Clean and grease wheel spindle
Long-life grease (
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Lift the rear wheel into the swingarm and place the chain on the rear sprocket.
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Insert the wheel spindle
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Position washer
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Check chain tension when installing the rear wheel. (
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Make sure that the chain adjuster supports are fitted correctly on the adjusting
screws.
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Tighten nut
Requirement
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Nut, rear wheel spindle
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings lie on the brake disc
and there is a tight spot.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
p. 21)
.
.
with the washer
.
p. 75)
with the washer
. Mount nut
, but do not tighten it yet.
.
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
.
.
p. 34)
M12x1
40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
p. 21)
45
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