Installing The Rear Wheel - KTM 2011 990 Supermoto T USA Owner's Manual

WHEELS, TIRES

Installing the rear wheel

12.4
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.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by damaged brake
discs.
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Take the rear wheel carefully out of the swingarm without damaging the rim and/or
brake disc.
Info
Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.
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Check the rear hub shock absorbers.
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake discs are not dam-
aged.
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