Checking The Tire Condition; Checking Tire Air Pressure - KTM 450 SMR Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the tire condition

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Only mount tires approved and/or recommended 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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Check the front and rear tire for cuts, foreign bodies and other damage.
» If the tires exhibit cuts, foreign bodies or other damage:
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Change the tires.

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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Lift the rear wheel into the swing arm, position it, and insert the wheel spindle
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Put the chain on.
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Position the chain adjuster
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Check the chain tension when fitting rear wheel. (
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Make sure that the chain adjusters
screws .
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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
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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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings lie on the brake disc
and there is a tight spot.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
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Remove dust cap.
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Check tire air pressure when tires are cold.
Tire air pressure
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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. Mount nut
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are fitted correctly on the adjusting

.
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can be turned by 180°.
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, but do not tighten it yet.
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M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 21)
1.6 bar (23 psi)
1.6 bar (23 psi)
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