400 LS-E/MIL
front
rear
Road, driver only
1,8 bar
2,0 bar
Road, with passenger
2,0 bar
2,2 bar
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Tires, tire pressure
The tire type, tire condition and tire pressure have an influence on your
motorcycle's handling performance and should be checked before each
ride.
WARNING
O
NLY USE TIRES APPROVED BY
KTM
TO ENSURE DRIVING SAFETY AND MAXIMUM DRI
-
VEABILITY
. O
THER TIRES CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE INFLUENCE ON THE MOTORCYCLE
'
S
HANDLING PERFORMANCE
(
E
.
G
. "
WOBBLING
"
AT HIGHER SPEEDS
).
T
IRES APPROVED FOR
400 LS-E/
MIL
(
AS PER
J
ULY
2002)
BRIDGESTONE . . . . . . . . . .TW 301/302
METZELER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E
NDURO
3, E
NDURO
4, K
AROO
MICHELIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
IRAC
, T63
PIRELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MT21, MT60, MT70, MT90
– The tire size is specified in the Technical Specifications and in your
vehicle registration.
– Check the condition of the tires before each ride. Inspect the tires for
cuts and any embedded nails or other sharp objects.
– Observe the legal provisions effective in your country for the minimum
tread depth. We recommend replacing the tires at a tread depth of
2 mm at the latest.
– Check the tire pressure regularly when the tires are "cold". The correct
air pressure will assure a maximum driving comfort and the maximum
service life of the tire.
WARNING
– O
NLY MOUNT TIRES THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY
KTM. O
THER TIRES CAN HAVE
A NEGATIVE INFLUENCE ON THE MOTORCYCLE
'
S HANDLING PERFORMANCE
.
– A
LWAYS USE THE SAME TYPE AND BRAND OF TIRE FOR THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL
.
– F
OR YOUR OWN SAFETY
,
IMMEDIATELY REPLACE ANY DAMAGED TIRES
.
– B
ALD TIRES ARE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS ON WET ROADS
– U
NDERINFLATED TIRES WILL RESULT IN EXCESSIVE WEAR AND CAUSE THE TIRE TO
OVERHEAT
– N
EW TIRES HAVE A SMOOTH SURFACE AND WILL NOT HAVE FULL ADHESION
. T
HE
ENTIRE TIRE TREAD NEEDS TO BE GROUND DURING THE FIRST
200
KILOMETERS OF
CONSTANT DRIVING IN ALTERNATING BANKING POSITIONS
. F
ULL TIRE ADHESION WILL
BE ACHIEVED WHEN THE BIKE IS BROKEN IN
.
– F
OR SAFETY REASONS WE RECOMMEND REPLACING THE VALVE INSERT WHENEVER
YOU MOUNT A NEW TIRE
.
Checking the spoke tension
The right spoke tension is important for wheel stability and your driving
safety. A loose spoke will cause the wheel to be out-of-balance and eventu-
ally cause other spokes to become loose. Check the spoke tension regularly,
particularly when the motorcycle is new. To check, tap each spoke with the
blade of a screwdriver (see illustration). You should hear a high-pitched
sound. A low-pitched sound indicates that the spoke is loose. If necessary,
have the spokes retightened and the wheel aligned at an authorized
workshop.
WARNING
– I
F YOU CONTINUE TO DRIVE WITH LOOSE SPOKES
,
THE SPOKES MAY TEAR AND LEAD
TO UNSTABLE HANDLING
.
– I
F THE SPOKES ARE TOO TIGHT
,
LOCAL STRESS CAN CAUSE THEM TO TEAR
. T
HE
SPOKES SHOULD BE TIGHTENED TO A TORQUE OF
4 N
M
.
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