Checking The Tire Condition - KTM Freeride 250 F 2018 Owner's Manual

14 WHEELS, TIRES
14.5
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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 of the motorcy-
cle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have a similar profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
If used regularly on public roads, tires wear much faster and the minimum tread depth and general condi-
tion of the tires must be checked more frequently.
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Clean and grease the wheel spindle.
Long-life grease ( p. 146)
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Lift the rear wheel into the swingarm, position it, and insert
2
wheel spindle .
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Mount the chain.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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3
Position chain adjuster
it yet.
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Make sure that chain adjusters
adjusting screws 5 .
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Check the chain tension. (
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Tighten nut 4 .
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spin-
dle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters
enables different secondary ratios with the same chain
length.
Chain adjusters 3
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake lin-
ings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure
point.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
4
. Mount nut , but do not tighten
3 are fitted correctly on
p. 75)
M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
can be turned by 180°.
p. 53)