Checking The Tire Condition - KTM 250 EXC TPI 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 pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristic of the
motorcycle.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
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Position rear wheel and insert 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
5
adjusting screws .
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Check the chain tension. (
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4
Tighten nut .
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spin-
dle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters
(32 mm (1.26 in)) enables different secondary ratios
with the same chain length.
3
Chain adjusters
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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. (
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, embedded objects, and
other damage.
» If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
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Change the tires.
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Check the tread depth.
Info
Adhere to the legally required minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
2
.
4
. Mount nut , but do not tighten
3
are fitted correctly on
p. 88)
M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
can be turned by 180°.
p. 65)
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)