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WHEELS, TIRES
64
C00269-10
–
Lift the rear wheel into the swingarm, position it, and attach the chain.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
–
Insert wheel spindle
2
.
C00270-10
–
Position chain adjuster
3
. Mount nut
4
, but do not tighten it yet.
–
Make sure that chain adjusters
3
are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
5
.
–
Check the chain tension. (
–
Tighten nut
4
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
M20x1.5
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters enables different sec-
ondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
3
can be turned by 180°.
–
Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
13.5
Checking the tire condition
Info
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and air pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristics of the motorcycle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have a similar profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on riding behavior, especially on wet surfaces.
400602-10
–
Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects, and other damage.
» If the tires exhibit cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
–
Change the tires.
–
Check the depth of the tread.
Info
Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
≥
2 mm (
≥
0.08 in)
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum permissible depth:
–
Change the tires.
–
Check the age of the tires.
Info
The tire's date of manufacture is usually part of the tire markings and is
indicated by the last four digits of the
DOT
marking. The first two digits refer
to the week of manufacture and last two digits refer to the year of manufac-
ture.
KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5 years at the latest,
regardless of the actual state of wear.
