KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual page 75

13 WHEELS, TIRES
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Briefly strike each spoke with the tip of a screwdriver.
Info
The tone frequency depends on the length of the spoke and the spoke diam-
eter.
If you hear different tone frequencies from different spokes of equal length
and diameter, this is an indication of different spoke tensions.
You should hear a high note.
400694-01 » If the spoke tension varies:
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Correct the spoke tension.
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Check the spoke torque.
Guideline
Spoke nipple, front wheel
Spoke nipple, rear wheel
Torque wrench with various accessories in set (58429094000)
x
M4.5
M4.5
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5... 6 Nm (3.7...
4.4 lbf ft)
5... 6 Nm (3.7...
4.4 lbf ft)