Installing The Rear Wheel - KTM 690 Duke USA Owner's Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES
13.4

Installing the rear wheel

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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Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible and take the chain off the rear sprocket.
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Withdraw the wheel spindle.
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Pull the rear wheel back until the brake caliper support is suspended freely between the
brake disc and rim.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to 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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Main work
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Check the rear hub rubber dampers.
Always lay down the wheel in such a way that the brake discs are not dam-
aged.
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