Checking The Tire Condition - KTM 65 SX 2020 Owner's Manual

13.5

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 pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristic of the
motorcycle.
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.
Main work
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change the rear wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease shaft seal rings
of the spacers.
Long-life grease (
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Insert the spacers.
F02176-10
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Insert the wide spacer on the left in the direction of
travel.
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Clean and grease wheel spindle
Long-life grease (
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Position the rear wheel and insert wheel spindle.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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Mount the chain.
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Position chain adjuster
spindle in all the way.
H00117-12
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4
Mount nut
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Make sure that the chain adjusters are fitted correctly on the
adjusting screws.
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Check the chain tension. (
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4
Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spin-
dle
H00116-11
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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. (
1
and contact surfaces
p. 110)
2
.
p. 110)
3
on both sides and push the wheel
, but do not tighten it yet.
p. 56)
.
M14x1.5 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
WHEELS, TIRES 13
A
p. 39)
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