Checking Spoke Tension - KTM 1190 Adventure Owner's Manual

15 WHEELS, TIRES
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Checking spoke tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Instable handling due to incorrect spoke tension.
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Ensure that the spoke tension is correct. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
A loose spoke can easily cause lateral or radial runout on the wheel. More spokes loosen in a short period.
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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Remove the dust cap.
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Check the tire air pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire air pressure, solo/with passenger/full payload
Front: with cold tires
Rear: with cold tires
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct the tire pressure.
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Mount the dust cap.
400695-01
2.4 bar (35 psi)
2.9 bar (42 psi)
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