Checking The Spoke Tension - KTM 690 SMC R Owner's Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES
13.9

Checking the spoke tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Instable handling due to incorrect spoke tension.
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Ensure that the spoke tension is correct. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
A loose spoke causes wheel imbalance and rapidly leads to more loose spokes.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
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Remove the protection cap.
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Check tire air pressure when tires are cold.
Tire air pressure, solo
Front
Rear
Tire air pressure with passenger / fully loaded
Front
400695-01
Rear
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct tire pressure.
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Mount the protection cap.
2.0 bar (29 psi)
2.0 bar (29 psi)
2.0 bar (29 psi)
2.2 bar (32 psi)
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