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TIRES-AIR PRESSURE
road
2,0 bar
max. 5 mm
Tires, air pressure
Tire type, tire condition, and air pressure level affect the way your
motorcycle rides, and they must therefore be checked whenever you are
getting ready to go anywhere on your motorcycle.
Tire size can be found in the technical specifications and in their
homologation certificate
Tire condition has to be checked every time you want to ride your
motorcycle. Before leaving, check tires for punctures and nails or other
sharp objects that might have become embedded in them.
Refer to the specific regulations in your country for minimum tire tread
requirements. We recommend you replace the tires at the latest when the
tread is down to 2 mm.
Tire pressure should be checked regularly on a "cold" tire. Proper pressure
ensures optimum driving comfort and extends the life of your tires.
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front
rear
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2,2 bar
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Checking spoke tension
The correct spoke tension is very important for the stability of the wheels
and thus for riding safety. A loose spoke causes the wheel to become
unbalanced and before long other spokes will have come loose. Check
spoke tension, especially on a new motorcycle, in regular intervals. For
checking, tap on each spoke with the blade of a screwdriver (see photo). A
clear tone must be the result. Dull tones are indicators of loose spokes. If
necessary, have the spokes retightened and the wheel centered by a KTM dealer.
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Checking the shock absorption rubbers in the rear hub *
LC4 models have a damped rear wheel hub. For this purpose, the engine
power is conveyed from the rear sprocket via 6 shock absorption rubbers
to the rear wheel. These 6 absorption rubbers wear with increasing
operation time, and should be checked for wear whenever the rear wheel is
dismounted.
For this purpose, lie the rear wheel on a work bench with the rear sprocket
upwards, and put the wheel spindle in the hub. Now hold the rear wheel
firmly and try to turn the rear sprocket. The rear sprocket may not turn
more than maximum 5 mm (0,2 in) measured on the outside. If the play in
the chain wheel is larger, all 6 shock absorption rubbers are to be replaced.
Check the shock absorption rubbers for signs of damage and dirt.
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F THE SHOCK ABSORPTION RUBBERS ARE NOT REPLACED IN GOOD TIME
SPROCKET CARRIER AND THE REAR HUB WILL BE DAMAGED
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WARNING
O NOT MOUNT TIRES WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED BY
COULD HAVE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE WAY YOUR MOTORCYCLE BEHAVES
FRONT AND REAR WHEELS MAY ONLY BE FITTED WITH TIRES HAVING THE SAME TREAD
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LAYOUT
SE HOMOLOGATED TIRES
OR YOUR OWN SAFETY REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES IMMEDIATELY
ORN TIRES CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON HOW YOUR MOTORCYCLE
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PERFORMS
ESPECIALLY ON WET SURFACES
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F AIR PRESSURE IS TOO LOW
ABNORMAL WEAR AND OVERHEATING OF THE TIRE CAN RESULT
N
EW WHEELS HAVE A SMOOTH SURFACE
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TO ACHIEVE FULL GRIP
OR THIS PURPOSE
MODERATE SPEED DURING THE FIRST
TILTING THE VEHICLE AT DIFFERENT ANGLES SO THAT ALL SECTIONS ARE PROPERLY
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ROUGHENED
IRES WILL NOT DISPLAY THEIR FULL GRIP CHARACTERISTICS UNTIL THEY
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ARE PROPERLY RUN IN
WARNING
POKES CAN TEAR IF YOU CONTINUE TO RIDE WITH THEM LOOSE
AN UNSTABLE HANDLING OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
XCESSIVELY TENSIONED SPOKES MAY RUPTURE DUE TO LOCAL OVERLOADING
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SPOKES MUST BE TENSIONED TO
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CAUTION
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ABSORPTION RUBBERS
NEVER SINGLE RUBBERS
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WHICH MEANS THAT THEY MUST BE RUN IN
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RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE CAREFULLY AT
200
(125
)
KILOMETERS
MILES
WITH NEW TIRES
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HIS MAY LEAD TO
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M
!
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LLWAYS REPLACE ALL
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THER TIRES
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THE REAR
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