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09/FRONT WHEEL
Checking the tire air pressure
13.1
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.
Check the tire pressure on all wheels and correct it if necessary.
Checking the tire condition
13.2
Info
Only mount tires that have been approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on vehicle handling.
The type, condition and air pressure of the tires all have an important impact on the handling characteristics of the vehicle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have similar profiles.
Worn tires have a negative effect on vehicle handling, especially on wet surfaces.
Removing wheel/wheels
13.3
Info
Proceed in the same way on the other wheels if necessary.
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Remove the dust cap.
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Check the tire air pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire pressure gauge (83519001000)
Tire air pressure off road
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If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct the tire pressure.
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Mount the dust cap.
100044-10
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Examine the tire for cuts, foreign bodies and other damage.
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Check the tire age.
Info
The tire's date of manufacture is usually part of the tire markings and is
indicated by the last four digits of the DOT marking. The first two digits indi-
cate the week of manufacture and the last two digits the year of manufac-
ture.
KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5 years at the latest,
regardless of the actual state of wear.
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If the tire is older than five years:
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Change the tire.
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Pull the hand brake lever, push the locking pawl
brake lever. (Figure 301776-10
0.3 bar (4 psi)
down and release the hand
p. 88)
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