Checking Rear Hub Cush Drive - KTM 1190 RC8 R Owner's Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES
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Checking rear hub cush drive

Info
The engine power is transmitted by the rear sprocket to the rear wheel through five shock absorbers. They eventually wear out dur-
ing operation. If the shock absorbers are not changed in time, the rear sprocket carrier and the rear hub are damaged.
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Place the chain adjuster
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Position the chain adjuster
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Tighten nut
Guideline
In order for the rear wheel to be correctly aligned, the markings on the left and right
chain adjusters must be in the same position relative to the reference marks
Nut, rear wheel spindle
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with the
brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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Finishing work
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear. (
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Check the chain tension. (
 on the tensioning screw.

and place it on the tensioning screw.

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M25x1.5
p. 173)
90 Nm Thread greased
(66.4 lbf ft)
p. 167)
197
 .