Table of Contents
Advertisement
13
WHEELS, TIRES
13.5
Checking the tire condition
Info
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and air pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling of the motorcycle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have a similar profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
Main work
–
Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
»
If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
–
Change the rear wheel bearing.
–
Clean and grease shaft seal rings
Long-life grease (
–
Insert the spacers.
H00937-10
–
Lift the rear wheel into the swingarm, position it, and attach the chain.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
–
Insert wheel spindle
S01173-10
–
Position chain adjuster
–
Make sure that chain adjusters
–
Make sure that the markings on the left and right chain adjusters
same position relative to reference marks
aligned.
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters enables different sec-
ondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
–
Check the chain tension. (
–
Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
–
Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
S01174-10
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
–
Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects, and other damage.
»
If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
–
Change the tires.
–
Check the tread depth.
Info
Adhere to the legally required minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
400602-10
and contact surface
p. 89)
.
. Mount nut
are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
can be turned by 180°.
p. 46)
.
of the spacers.
, but do not tighten it yet.
. The rear wheel is then correctly
M20x1.5
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 32)
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
66
.
are in the
Advertisement
Table of Contents
