KTM 2012 505 SX, Owner'S Manual, Page: 129 / 197

WHEELS, TIRES
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Position the wheel on the hub.
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Note the direction of travel of the front wheels.
Carefully position the wheel on the hub, being careful not to damage the threads
of the screws.
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Mount wheel nuts
1
but do not tighten.
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Remove the vehicle from the lifting gear. ( p. 67)
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Pull the hand brake lever, push the locking pawl
2
down and release the hand brake
lever. (Figure 301776-10 p. 20)
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Tighten the wheel nuts crosswise.
Guideline
Wheel nut M10x1.25 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
12.3
Checking the tire condition
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Only mount tires that have been approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on vehicle handling.
The type, condition and air pressure of the tires all have an important impact on the handling characteristics of the vehicle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have similar profiles.
Worn tires have a negative effect on vehicle handling, especially on wet surfaces.