Checking Spoke Tension - KTM 400 EXC AUS 2011 Repair Manual

09JFRONT WHEEL
74
Checkiglpoke tenlion
Warning
»
If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
- Correct the tire air pressure.
- Fit the dust cap.
Danler of accidents
Instable handling due to incorrect spoke tension.
- Ensure that the spoke tension is correct.
• Info
I
A loose spoke can cause wheel imbalance, which leads to more loose spokes in a short time.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
- Tap each spoke with a screwdriver.
• Info
I
The sound Irequency depends on the length and thickness 01 the spoke.
If there are different sound Irequencies in spokes with the same length and
thickness, this indicates different spoke tensions.
I
You should hear a high note.
»
If the spoke tension varies:
- Correct the spoke tension.
- Check the spoke torque.
Guideline
Spoke nipple, front wheel M4.5
5 ... 6 Nm (3.7 ...
4.4 Ibf
It)
Spoke nipple, rear wheel
M5
5 ... 6 Nm (3.7 ...
4.4 Ibl
It)
I
Torque wrench With
valiOUS
accessolles
In
set (58429094000)
(r
p. 256)
09JFRONT WHEEL
74
Checkiglpoke tenlion
Warning
»
If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
- Correct the tire air pressure.
- Fit the dust cap.
Danler of accidents
Instable handling due to incorrect spoke tension.
- Ensure that the spoke tension is correct.
• Info
I
A loose spoke can cause wheel imbalance, which leads to more loose spokes in a short time.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
- Tap each spoke with a screwdriver.
• Info
I
The sound Irequency depends on the length and thickness 01 the spoke.
If there are different sound Irequencies in spokes with the same length and
thickness, this indicates different spoke tensions.
I
You should hear a high note.
»
If the spoke tension varies:
- Correct the spoke tension.
- Check the spoke torque.
Guideline
Spoke nipple, front wheel M4.5
5 ... 6 Nm (3.7 ...
4.4 Ibf
It)
Spoke nipple, rear wheel
M5
5 ... 6 Nm (3.7 ...
4.4 Ibl
It)
I
Torque wrench With
valiOUS
accessolles
In
set (58429094000)
(r
p. 256)