Checking Spoke Tension; Removing The Trim; Mounting The Trim - KTM 690 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking spoke tension

8.58
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable riding behavior due to loose spokes.
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If you ride with loose spokes, the spokes can break. Have the spoke tension corrected in an authorized KTM workshop.
Info
A loose spoke can cause wheel imbalance, which leads to more loose spokes in a short time.
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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Check spokes for tightness.
Specification
Spoke nipple, front wheel
Spoke nipple, rear wheel

Removing the trim

8.59

Mounting the trim

8.60
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Loosen the plug-in connectors on the flasher cables
600080-10
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Open the quick release brackets
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Remove the trim toward the front.
600081-10
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Insert the trim at the guides
Info
When positioning the trim, exercise caution with the quick releases
ensure that you do not damage the trim.
600082-10
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Align the trim and attach it with the quick releases
600081-11
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