KTM 85 SX 19/16 2017 User Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES 64
13.1 Removing the front wheel
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 32)
S01171-10
Main work
–
Loosen screw

by several rotations.
–
Loosen screws

.
–
Press on screw

to push the wheel spindle out of the axle clamp.
–
Remove screw

.
H01396-10
Warning
Danger of accidents Damaged brake discs reduce the braking effect.
– Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not dam-
aged.
– 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.
H00934-10
–
Remove spacers

.
13.2 Installing the front 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 the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
H00935-10
Main work
– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
– Change the front wheel bearing.
–
Clean and grease shaft seal rings

and contact surface

of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 89)
– Insert the spacers.
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– Position the front wheel.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
– Insert wheel spindle.
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle M20x1.5 35 Nm
(25.8 lbf ft)

KTM 85 SX 19/16 2017 Specifications

General

Engine Type	1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine
Displacement	84.9 cm³
Starter	Kickstarter
Transmission	6-speed
Clutch	Wet, multi-disc clutch, Formula hydraulics
Front Wheel	1.60 x 19"
Rear Wheel	2.15 x 16"
Seat Height	890 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Bore x Stroke	47 mm x 48.95 mm
Frame	Central tube frame, chrome molybdenum steel
Front Suspension	WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Wheelbase	1, 290 mm ± 10 mm
Tank Capacity	5.2 liters