Checking The Tire Air Pressure; Checking The Spoke Tension - KTM 85 SX 19 Owner's Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES
13.6

Checking the tire air pressure

Info
Low tire air pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.
Correct tire air pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service life.
13.7

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.
» If a tire is more than 5 years old:
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Change the tire.
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Remove the protection cap.
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Check the tire air pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire air pressure off road
Front
Rear
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct the tire pressure.
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Mount the protection cap.
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Briefly strike each spoke with the tip of a screwdriver.
Info
The tone frequency depends on the length of the spoke and the spoke diam-
eter.
If you hear different tone frequencies from different spokes of equal length
and diameter, this is an indication of different spoke tensions.
You should hear a high note.
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» If the spoke tension varies:
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Correct the spoke tension.
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Check the spoke torque.
Guideline
Spoke nipple
Torque wrench with various accessories in set (58429094000)
1.0 bar (15 psi)
1.0 bar (15 psi)
x
M4.5
64
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)