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Checking spoke tension
Warning
Danger of accidents
Incorrectly tensioned spokes impair the handling characteristic and result in sec-
ondary damage.
The spokes break due to being overloaded if they are too tightly tensioned. If the tension in the spokes
is too low, then lateral and radial run-out will form in the wheel. Other spokes will become looser as a
result.
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Check spoke tension regularly, and in particular on a new vehicle. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
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Strike each spoke briefly using a screwdriver blade.
Info
The frequency of the sound depends on the spoke
length and spoke diameter.
If spokes of the same length and diameter vibrate with
a different tone, this is an indication that the spoke
tensions differ.
You should hear a high note.
» If the spoke tension differs:
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Correct the spoke tension.
Summary of Contents for 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2018
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2018 1290 Super Adventure R Art no 3213753en ...
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Page 12: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 INDEX 350 ...
Page 24: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 22 4 1 View of vehicle front left example S02250 10 ...
Page 26: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 24 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example S02251 10 ...
Page 64: ...7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 62 7 6 Indicator lamps F01267 01 ...
Page 67: ...COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 7 65 ...
Page 68: ...7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 66 7 7 Display E01084 10 ...
Page 301: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 19 299 Finishing work Check the engine oil level p 289 ...
Page 338: ...24 DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY 336 24 2 Country specific declarations of conformity F01263 01 ...