Checking The Tire Condition - KTM 1190 Adventure Owner's Manual

15 WHEELS, TIRES
15.6

Checking the tire condition

Warning
Danger of accidents Uncontrollable vehicle handling in the event of a flat tire.
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In the interest of safety, replace damaged or worn tires immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of crashing Poor vehicle handling due to different tire tread patterns on front and rear wheels.
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The front and rear wheels must be fitted with tires with similar tread patterns to prevent loss of control over the vehicle.
Warning
Danger of accidents Uncontrollable handling characteristic due to non-approved and/or non-recommended tires/wheels.
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Only tires/wheels approved by KTM and with the corresponding speed index should be used.
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Lay the rear wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket facing upwards and insert the
wheel spindle in the hub.
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Check the rear sprocket play
Info
Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
Play in rubber dampers, rear wheel
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If clearance
M00617-10
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Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
Finishing work
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Install the rear wheel.
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larger than the specified value:
( p. 148)
≤ 5 mm (≤ 0.2 in)
152