Installing The Rear Wheel - KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2018 Owner's Manual

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Installing the rear wheel

Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents There is no braking effect to start with at the rear brake after installing the rear
wheel.
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Actuate the foot brake several times before going on a ride until you can feel a firm pressure point.
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Check the rear hub rubber dampers.
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change the rear wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease shaft seal ring
the spacer.
Long-life grease ( p. 330)
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Insert the spacer.
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Clean and grease the thread of the wheel spindle and nut.
Long-life grease ( p. 330)
( p. 243)
1 A
and contact surface of