Husqvarna FE 450 2016, Owner'S Manual

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14 WHEELS, TIRES
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400602-10
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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:
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Change the tires.
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Check the tread depth.
Info
Adhere to the legally required minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
≥
2 mm (
≥
0.08 in)
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
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Change the tires.
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Check the tire age.
Info
The tire date of manufacture is usually contained in the tire label and is
indicated 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 manu-
facture.
Husqvarna Motorcycles recommends that the tires be changed after 5
years at the latest, regardless of the actual state of wear.
» If the tires are more than 5 years old:
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Change the tires.
14.6 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.
400695-01
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Remove the protection cap.
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Check the tire air pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire air pressure off road
Front 1.0 bar (15 psi)
Rear 1.0 bar (15 psi)
Road tire pressure (FE EU/AU)
Front 1.5 bar (22 psi)
Rear 1.5 bar (22 psi)
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct the tire pressure.
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Mount the protection cap.
14.7 Checking spoke tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Instable handling due to incorrect spoke tension.
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Ensure that the spoke tension is correct. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
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.