KTM 530 EXC-R USA Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 67
Checking spoke tension
Warning
Danger of accidentsUnstable riding behavior due to loose spokes.
If you ride with loose spokes, the spokes can break. Have the spoke tension corrected in an authorized KTM workshop.
Info
A loose spoke can cause wheel imbalance, which leads to more loose spokes in a short time.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
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To check spoke tension, tap each spoke with a screwdriver.
Specification
You should hear a high note.
Spoke nipple, front wheel M4,5 5bNm (3.7blbfbft)
Spoke nipple, rear wheel M5 5bNm (3.7blbfbft)
Info
If you hear different tone frequencies from different spokes, this is an indi-
cation of different spoke tensions.
Removing the batterybx
Warning
Risk of injuryBattery acid and battery gases cause serious cauterization.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
Keep the battery away from sparks or open fire. Charge only in well ventilated rooms.
In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least
15 minutes and contact a doctor.
Switch off all power-consuming components and switch off the engine.
Remove the seat. ( P. 69)
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Disconnect the negative (minus) cableb of the battery.
Pull back the plus pole coverb
and disconnect the positive (plus) cable of the bat-
tery.
Hang the rubber bandb
out to the bottom.
Lift the battery up.
Installing the batterybx
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Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
Place the battery in the battery holder.
4Ah batteryb(YTX5L-BS) ( P. 94)
Reconnect the rubber bandb
.
Attach the plus cable and replace the plus pole coverb
.
Attach the minus cableb
.
Mount the seat. ( P. 69)