Installing The Rear Wheel - KTM 2011 990 Supermoto R 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.
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Check the rear hub shock absorbers.
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is broken or worn:
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Remove spacer
seal rings.
Long-life grease (
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Install the spacer.
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Clean and grease the thread of the wheel spindle and nut.
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Long-life grease (
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Clean the fixing locations on the brake caliper support and swingarm.
Replace the wheel bearing.
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. Clean and grease the mating surfaces of the spacers and the shaft
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