Checking The Rear Hub Rubber Dampers; Checking The Spoke Tension - KTM 2008 690 SMC EU Repair Manual

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10/REAR WHEEL

Checking the rear hub rubber dampers

12.8
Info
The engine power is transmitted from the rear sprocket to the rear wheel via 6 rubber dampers. They eventually wear out during
operation. If the rubber dampers are not changed in time, the rear sprocket carrier and the rear hub will be damaged.

Checking the spoke tension

12.9
Warning
Danger of accidents Instable handling due to incorrect spoke tension.
Ensure that the spoke tension is correct.
Info
A loose spoke causes wheel imbalance and rapidly leads to more loose spokes.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
Clean the chain regularly.
Rinse off loose dirt with a soft jet of water.
Remove old grease remains with chain cleaner.
Chain cleaner (
After drying, apply chain spray.
Chain lube for road use (
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Remove the rear wheel. (
Check bearing
»
If the bearing is damaged or worn:
Replace the bearings.
Check rubber dampers
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If the rubber dampers of the rear hub are damaged or worn:
Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
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Lay the rear wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket facing upwards and insert
the wheel spindle in the hub.
To check play
Info
Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
Play in rubber dampers, rear wheel
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If play
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Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
Install the rear wheel. (
Briefly strike each spoke with a screwdriver blade.
Info
The frequency of the tone is a function of the spoke length and spoke diam-
eter.
If you hear different tone frequencies from individual spokes of the same
length and thickness, this is an indication of different spoke tensions.
You should hear a high note.
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p. 206)
p. 62)
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of the rear hub for damage and wear.
, hold the rear wheel tight and try to rotate the rear sprocket.
is larger than the specified value:
p. 62)
≤ 5 mm (≤ 0.2 in)
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