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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 88
Checking spoke tension (690bSUPERMOTO)
Warning
Danger of accidentsಘUnstable riding behavior due to loose spokes.
ದ 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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ದ 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 indication
of different spoke tensions.