Tires-Air Pressure; Checking The Spoke Tension - KTM 250 SX 2003 Owner's Handbook Manual

TIRES-AIR PRESSURE

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Tires, air pressure
Tire type, tire condition, and air pressure level affect the way your motorcy-
cle rides and 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 the homolo-
– Tire condition has to be checked every time you want to ride your
– Tire pressure should be checked regularly on a "cold" tire. Proper pressu-
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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, at 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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motorcycle. Before leaving, check tires for punctures and nails or other
sharp objects that might have become embedded in them.
re ensures optimum driving comfort and extends the life of your tires.
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 PERFORMS
ESPECIALLY ON WET SURFACES
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F AIR PRESSURE IS TOO LOW ABNORMAL WEAR AND OVERHEATING OF THE TIRE CAN
RESULT
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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