KTM 990 Adventure Baja, Руководство пользователя

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13 WHEELS, TIRES
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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:
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Change the tires.
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Check the depth of the tread.
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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:
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Change the tires.
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Check the age of the tires.
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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 refer to the
week of manufacture and last two digits refer to 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 a tire is more than five years old:
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Change the tires.
13.7 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.