Checking The Tire Condition - KTM Freeride 250 R EU Owner's Manual

14 WHEELS, TIRES
14.5

Checking the tire condition

Info
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and air pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristics of the motorcycle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have a similar profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on riding behavior, especially on wet surfaces.
If used regularly on public roads, tires wear much faster and the minimum tread depth and general condition of the tires must
be checked more frequently.
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Lift the rear wheel into the swingarm, position it, and insert wheel spindle
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Put the chain on.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
B02293-10
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Position chain adjuster
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Make sure that chain adjusters
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Check the chain tension. (
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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters enables different sec-
ondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects, and other damage.
» If the tires exhibit cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
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Change the tires.
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Check the depth of the tread.
Info
Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
400602-10
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum permissible depth:
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Change the tires.
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Check the age of the tires.
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. Mount nut

are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
p. 52)

.
 can be turned by 180°.
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, but do not tighten it yet.
M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 38)
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
70
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.
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.