Removing the front wheel
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear.
- Lift the motorcycle with the front lifting gear.
Main work
- Remove screw 1 with washers and push the fender slightly to the side.
- Remove screw 2 & and pull wheel speed sensor 3 out of hole.
- Loosen screws 4 by several rotations.
- Loosen screw 5
- Press on screw 4 to push the wheel spindle out of the axle clamp.
- Remove screw 4.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by damaged brake discs.
– Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake discs are not damaged.
– Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of the fork.
Info
Do not pull the hand brake lever when the front wheel is removed.
Installing the front wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
- Always keep brake discs free of oil & grease.
- Clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
- Check the wheel bearings for damage and wear.
- If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn: Change the wheel bearing.
- Clean and grease the shaft seal rings 1 and and contact surfaces A of the spacers.
Long-life grease
– Insert the spacers.
- Clean the thread of the wheel spindle and screw 2.
- Clean and grease wheel spindle.
Long-life grease
- Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
- The brake linings are correctly positioned.
- Mount and tighten screw 2.
| Guideline | ||
| Screw, front wheel spindle | M8 | 25 Nm |
- Mount and tighten screw 4.
| Guideline | ||
| Screw, wheel speed sensor holder | M6 | 8 Nm |
| Guideline | ||
| Screw, front fender | M6 | 7 Nm |
- Take the motorcycle from the front lifting gear.
- Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
- Operate the front brake and compress the fork a few times firmly. The fork legs straighten.
- Tighten screws 6
| Guideline | ||
| Screw, fork stub | M8 | 15 Nm |
Removing the rear wheel
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear.
Main work
- Remove screw 1
- Remove nut 4 and washer.
- Remove chain adjuster 5.
- Holding the rear wheel, withdraw wheel spindle 6 with the washer and chain adjuster 5.
- Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible and take the chain off the rear sprocket.
- Push chain guard to the side.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by damaged brake discs.
- Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc are not damaged.
- Pull the rear wheel back and take it out of the swingarm.
Info Do not operate the foot brake lever when the rear wheel is removed.
Installing the rear wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
- Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
- Clean them 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.
- Actuate the foot brake several times before going on a ride until you can feel a firm pressure point.
Main work
- Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
- If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn.
- Change the wheel bearing.
- Clean and grease shaft seal rings 1 and contact surfaces A of the spacers.
| Long-life grease. |
- Clean and grease wheel spindle.
| Long-life grease. |
- Install the rubber damper and rear sprocket carrier on the rear wheel.
- Insert the spacers.
- Position the rear wheel.
- The brake linings are correctly positioned.
- Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible and lay the chain on the rear sprocket.
- Position the chain guard.
- Pull the rear wheel back and mount wheel spindle 3 with the washer and chain adjuster 4.
Guideline
Mount left and right chain adjusters 4 in the same position
- Mount nut 2 and washer.
- Push the rear wheel forward so that the chain adjusters are in contact with the screws, and tighten nut 2.
- Position wheel speed sensor 5 in the drill hole. 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 B. Nut, rear wheel spindle M 14x1.5 98 Nm
| Guideline | ||
| Screw, wheel speed sensor holder | M6 | 8 Nm |
| Guideline | ||
| Screw, chain guard | K60x30 | 7 Nm |
- Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear
- Check the chain tension.
Checking the rear hub rubber dampers
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.
Praparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear.
- Remove the rear wheel.
Main work
- Check bearing 1.
- If the bearing is damaged or worn.
- Change the bearing.
- Check the rubber dampers 2 of the rear hub for damage and wear.
- If the rubber dampers of the rear hub are damaged or worn
- Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
- Lay the read wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket facing upwards and insert the wheel spindle in the hub.
- To check the play A, hold the rear wheel tight and try to rotate the rear sprocket.
Info
Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
| Play in rubber dampers, rear wheel | ≤ 5 mm |
- Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
Finishing work
- Install the rear wheel.
- Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
- Check the chain tension.
Checking the tire condition
Warning
Danger of accidents If a tire bursts while riding, the vehicle becomes uncontrollable.
- Ensure that damaged or worn tires are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling characteristic. Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
- Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.
Warning
Danger of accidents Non-approved or non-recommended tires and wheels impact the handling characteristic.
- Only use tires/wheels approved by KTM with the corresponding speed index.
Info
The type, condition, and air pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristics of the motorcycle. Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
- Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects, and other damage.
- If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
- Change the tires.
- Check the tread depth.
Info
Adhere to the legally required minimum tread depth.
| Minimum tread depth | ≥ 2mm |
- If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
- Change the tires.
- Check the tire age.
Info
The tire date of manufacture is usually contained in the tire label and is indi- cated by the last four digits of the DOT number. The first two digits indicate the week of manufacture and the last two digits the year of manufacture. KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5 years at the latest, regard- less of the actual state of wear.
- If the tires are more than 5 years old: Change the tires.
Checking the tire air pressure
Info
- Low tire air pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.
- Correct tire air pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service life.
- Remove the dust cap.
- Check tire air pressure when the tires are cold.
| Tire air pressure, solo | |
| Front | 2.0 bar (29psi) |
| Rear | 2.0 bar (29psi) |
| Tire air pressure with passenger/full payload | |
| Front | 2.0 bar (29 psi) |
| Rear | 2.2 bar (32 psi) |
If the tire air pressure does not meet specifications:
- Correct the tire air pressure.
- Mount the dust cap.
