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Tires, air pressure
Tire type, tire condition, and air pressure level affect the way your
motorcycle rides, and they must therefore be checked whenever you are
getting ready to go anywhere on your motorcycle.
Tire size can be found in the technical specifications and in their
homologation certificate
Tire condition has to be checked every time you want to ride your
motorcycle. Before leaving, check tires for punctures and nails or other
sharp objects that might have become embedded in them.
Refer to the specific regulations in your country for minimum tire tread
requirements. We recommend you replace the tires at the latest when the
tread is down to 2 mm.
Tire pressure should be checked regularly on a “cold” tire. Proper pressure
ensures optimum driving comfort and extends the life of your tires.
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WARNING
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–DONOT MOUNT TIRES WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED BY KTM. OTHER TIRES
COULD HAVE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE WAY YOUR MOTORCYCLE BEHAVES
.
–
FRONT AND REAR WHEELS MAY ONLY BE FITTED WITH TIRES HAVING THE SAME TREAD
LAYOUT
. USE HOMOLOGATED TIRES.
–F
OR YOUR OWN SAFETY REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES IMMEDIATELY.
–W
ORN TIRES CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON HOW YOUR MOTORCYCLE
PERFORMS
, ESPECIALLY ON WET SURFACES.
–I
FAIR PRESSURE IS TOO LOW, ABNORMAL WEAR AND OVERHEATING OF THE TIRE
CAN RESULT
.
Checking spoke tension
The correct spoke tension is very important for the stability of the wheels
and thus for riding safety. A loose spoke causes the wheel to become
unbalanced and before long other spokes will have come loose. Check
spoke tension, especially on a new motorcycle, in regular intervals. For
checking, tap on each spoke with the blade of a screwdriver (see photo). A
clear tone must be the result. Dull tones are indicators of loose spokes. If
necessary, have the spokes retightened and the wheel centered by a KTM dealer.
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WARNING
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–SPOKES CAN TEAR IF YOU CONTINUE TO RIDE WITH THEM LOOSE. THIS MAY LEAD TO
AN UNSTABLE HANDLING OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
.
–EXCESSIVELY TENSIONED SPOKES MAY RUPTURE DUE TO LOCAL OVERLOADING.THE
SPOKES MUST BE TENSIONED TO
4 NM.
Check/set distance of the magnetic sensor
The distance between the sensor 1 and the magnet 2 must be between 2
and 4 mm. If not, this could cause the speedometer to malfunction.
Loosen the counter nut
3 and correct the clearance by screwing the sensor
1 in or out.
front rear
road 2,0 bar 2,2 bar
TIRES-AIR PRESSURE
1
3
1
2