Checking The Tire Air Pressure; Checking The Tire Condition - HUSABERG FE 450 EU Repair Manual

2009 year
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09/FRONT WHEEL

Checking the tire air pressure

12.3
Info
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.

Checking the tire condition

12.4
Info
Only mount tires approved or recommended by HUSABERG.
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.
Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert the wheel spindle.
Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle
Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake pads are lying correctly
on the brake disc.
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
100410-11
Pull the front wheel brake and push down hard on the fork several times to align
the fork legs.
Fully tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, fork stub
Remove the dust cap.
Check tire air pressure when tires are cold.
Tire air pressure off road
Front
Rear
Road tire pressure
Front
100417-10
Rear
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If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
Correct the tire pressure.
Mount the dust cap.
Examine the front and rear tires for cuts, foreign bodies and other damage.
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If you find cuts, foreign bodies or other damage on a tire:
Change the tire.
Check the depth of the tread.
Info
Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
400602-10
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If the tread depth is less than the minimum allowable depth:
Change the tire.
Check the age of the tires.
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M24x1.5
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M8
1.0 bar (15 psi)
1.0 bar (15 psi)
1.5 bar (22 psi)
2.0 bar (29 psi)
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
p. 9)
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
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