Checking Spoke Tension - KTM 690 ENDURO EU Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking spoke tension

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Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable riding behavior due to loose spokes.
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If you ride with loose spokes, the spokes can break. Have the spoke tension corrected in an authorized KTM workshop.
Info
A loose spoke can cause wheel imbalance, which leads to more loose spokes in a short time.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
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Check tire air pressure when tires are cold.
Tire air pressure, offroad, single rider
front
Rear
Tire air pressure, road, solo
front
Rear
Tire air pressure with passenger / fully loaded
front
Rear
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct tire pressure.
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Mount dust cap.
1.5 bar (22 psi)
1.5 bar (22 psi)
1.8 bar (26 psi)
1.8 bar (26 psi)
2.0 bar (29 psi)
2.2 bar (32 psi)
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