KTM 2012 505 SX, Owner'S Manual

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WHEELS, TIRES
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400602-10
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Examine the tire for cuts, foreign bodies and other damage.
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Check the tire age.
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The tire's date of manufacture is usually part of the tire markings and is indi-
cated by the last four digits of the
DOT marking. The first two digits indicate the
week of manufacture and the last two digits the year of manufacture.
KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5 years at the latest, regard-
less of the actual state of wear.
» If the tire is older than five years:
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Change the tire.
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Checking the tire air pressure
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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.
Check the tire pressure on all wheels and correct it if necessary.
400695-01
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Remove the dust cap.
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Check the tire air pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire pressure gauge (83519001000)
Tire air pressure off road 0.3 bar (4 psi)
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct the tire pressure.
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Mount the dust cap.