Checking The Tire Condition - KTM 2016 690 DUKE R Owner's Manual

14 WHEELS, TIRES
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Checking the tire condition

Warning
Danger of accidents Uncontrollable vehicle handling in the event of a flat tire.
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In the interest of safety, replace damaged or worn tires immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of crashing Poor vehicle handling due to different tire tread patterns on front and rear wheels.
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The front and rear wheels must be fitted with tires with similar tread patterns to prevent loss of control over the vehicle.
Warning
Danger of accidents Non-approved or non-recommended tires and wheels impact the handling characteristic.
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Only use tires/wheels approved by KTM with the corresponding speed index.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced road grip with new tires.
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New tires have a smooth rolling surface and therefore cannot provide full road grip. The entire rolling surface must be rough-
ened in the first 200 kilometers (124.3 miles) by moderate riding at alternating angles. The full grip levels are not achieved
until the tires have been run in.
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If clearance  is larger than the specified value:
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Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
Finishing work
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Install the rear wheel.
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Check the chain tension. (
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear. (
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