13 WHEELS, TIRES
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Remove the protection cap.
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Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold.
Offroad tire pressure
front
1.0 bar (15 psi)
rear
1.0 bar (15 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.
13.7
Checking the 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.
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Check the spoke torque.
Guideline
Spoke nipple, front
wheel
M4.5
6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
Spoke nipple, rear
wheel
M4.5
6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
Torque wrench kit (58429094000)
