Checking Rear Hub Shock Absorbers - KTM 2011 990 Supermoto R USA Owner's Manual

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Checking rear hub shock absorbers

12.5
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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Engage the counter bearing of the brake caliper support
on the rear sprocket and mount the wheel spindle.
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Mount chain adjuster
Info
Mount the left and right chain adjusters in the same position.
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Push the rear wheel forward so that the chain adjusters are in contact with the adjust-
ing screws, and tighten the 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 lie on the brake disc and
there is a pressure point.
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Take the motorcycle off of the rear wheel stand. (
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Check the chain tension. (
101136-10
x
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Remove the rear wheel.
and nut .
 
M25x1.5 90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft)
p. 87)
x ( p. 107)
and swingarm. Lay the chain
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.
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Thread greased
p. 80)
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