Tire Condition Checking - KTM 530 EXC Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Tire condition checking

9.72
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Only mount tires approved 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 mounted with tires with similar profiles.
Worn tires have a negative effect on riding behavior, especially on wet surfaces.
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Examine the front and rear tires for cuts, foreign bodies and other damage.
» If you find cuts, foreign bodies or other damage on a tire:
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Change the tire.
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Check the depth of the tread.
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Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum allowable depth:
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Change the tire.
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Clean and grease shaft seal rings
Long-life grease (
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Insert the spacing sleeves.
400260-10
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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.
400259-10
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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
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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. (
400225-12
and bearing surface

p. 98)
. Mount nut

are fitted correctly on the adjusting

.

can be turned by 180°.

≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
of the spacing sleeves.

, but do not tighten it yet.

p. 49)
M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 34)
62
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