Tire Condition Checking; Checking Tire Air Pressure - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Tire condition checking

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Fit only tires approved by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on riding behavior.
The type, condition and air pressure of the tires all have an important impact on the riding behavior of the motorcycle.
The front and rear wheels must be fitted with tires with similar profiles.
Worn tires have a negative effect on riding behavior, especially on wet surfaces.
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Examine the tires for cuts, foreign bodies and other damage.
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Check the depth of the tread.
Depth of tread: ≤ 2 mm ( ≤ 0.08 in)
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The tread depth is less than the specified measurement:
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Replace the tire(s).

Checking tire air pressure

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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.
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Position the chain adjuster
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Check chain tension when fitting rear wheel. (
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Make sure that the chain adjusters
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Tighten nut
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Nut, rear wheel spindle
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The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) enables different
secondary transmissions with the same chain length.
The chain adjusters
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Remove dust cap.
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Check tire air pressure when tires are cold.
Tire air pressure off road
front
rear
> If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct tire pressure.
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Mount dust cap.
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. Fit nut , but do not tighten it yet.
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are fitted correctly on the adjusting screws
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M20x1,5
can be turned by 180°.
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80 Nm (59.01 lbf ft)
1 bar (14.5 psi)
1 bar (14.5 psi)
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