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Tires, air pressure
Tire type, tire condition, and how much air pressure the tires have in them
affect the way your motorcycle rides, and they must therefore be checked
whenever you’re getting ready to go anywhere on your motorcycle.
WARNING
– I
N ORDER TO ENSURE RIDING SAFETY AND OPTIMAL RIDING PERFORMANCE
,
ONLY
KTM-
APPROVED TIRES MAY BE USED
. O
THER TIRES CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT
ON RIDING PERFORMANCE
(
E
.
G
.
VIBRATION AT HIGHER SPEEDS
).
– D
O NOT EXCEED THE RESPECTIVE MAXIMUM SPEED FOR TIRES DESIGNED WITH A SPEED
INDEX OF LESS THAN
"V“ (240
KPH
, 150
MILES
/
H
). A
STICKER SHOWING THE
MAXIMUM SPEED MUST BE AFFIXED TO THE MOTORCYCLE WITHIN THE DRIVER
'
S FIELD
OF VISION
.
– Tire type and size can be found in the technical specifications and in the
homologation certificate
– Tire condition has to be checked every time you want to ride your
motorcycle. Before leaving check for punctures and nails or other sharp
objects that might have become embedded in the tire.
– Refer to the specific regulations in your country for minimum tire tread
requirements. We recommend replacing tires at the latest when the
tread is down to 2 mm (0.08 in).
– Tire pressure should be checked regularly on a “cold” tire. Adapt the air
pressure to the motorcycle's total weight. Proper pressure ensures opti-
mum driving comfort and extends the life of your tires.
WARNING
– D
O NOT MOUNT TIRES WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED BY
KTM. O
THER TIRES
COULD HAVE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE WAY YOUR MOTORCYCLE RIDES
.
– U
SE TIRES OF THE SAME BRAND AND TYPE FOR THE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS
.
– F
OR YOUR OWN SAFETY REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES IMMEDIATELY
.
– W
ORN TIRES CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON HOW YOUR MOTORCYCLE
PERFORMS
,
ESPECIALLY ON WET SURFACES
– I
F AIR PRESSURE IS TOO LOW
,
ABNORMAL WEAR AND OVERHEATING OF THE TIRE
CAN RESULT
– N
EW WHEELS HAVE A SMOOTH SURFACE
,
WHICH MEANS THAT THEY MUST BE RUN IN
TO ACHIEVE FULL GRIP
. F
OR THIS PURPOSE
,
RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE CAREFULLY AT
MODERATE SPEED DURING THE FIRST
200
KILOMETERS
(125
MILES
)
WITH NEW TIRES
,
TILTING THE VEHICLE AT DIFFERENT ANGLES SO THAT ALL SECTIONS ARE PROPERLY
ROUGHENED
. T
IRES WILL NOT DISPLAY THEIR FULL GRIP CHARACTERISTICS UNTIL THEY
ARE PROPERLY RUN IN
.
– F
OR REASONS OF SAFETY
,
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO EXCHANGE THE VALVE INSERT
WHENEVER A NEW TIRE IS MOUNTED
.
Checking spoke tension
The correct spoke tension is very important for the stability of the wheels
and thus for riding safety. A loose spoke causes the wheel to become un-
balanced and before long other spokes will have come loose. Check spoke
tension, especially on a new motorcycle, in regular intervals. For checking,
tap on each spoke with the blade of a screw driver (see illustration). A clear
tone must be the result. Dull tones indicate loose spokes. If necessary, have
the spokes retightened and the wheel centered by a KTM dealer.
WARNING
– I
F YOU CONTINUE TO DRIVE WITH LOOSE SPOKES
,
THE SPOKES CAN TEAR AND LEAD
TO AN INSTABLE HANDLING PERFORMANCE
. T
ORN SPOKES CAN DAMAGE THE AIR
HOSE
. T
HE LOSS OF AIR CAN EASILY CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO GO OUT OF
CONTROL
.
– E
XCESSIVELY TENSIONED SPOKES MAY RUPTURE DUE TO LOCAL OVERLOADING
. T
HE
SPOKES MUST BE TENSIONED TO
4 - 6 N
M
.
Battery
The battery is located in the underride protection in front of the engine and
is maintenance-free. It is not necessary to check the electrolyte level or to
refill water. Simply keep the battery poles clean and slightly grease them
with an acid-free grease if necessary.
!
CAUTION
!
N
EVER REMOVE THE CLOSING COVER
1
OTHERWISE THE BATTERY WILL BE DAMAGED
.
950 Adventure
front
rear
Road, driver only
2,4 bar (34psi) 2,6 bar (37psi)
Road, with passenger 2,4 bar (34psi) 2,8 bar (40psi)
maximum payload
2,4 bar (34psi) 2,8 bar (40psi)
TIRES - AIR PRESSURE
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