Checking The Tire Condition - KTM 85 SX 2022 Owner's Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES
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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.
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.
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Clean and grease the wheel spindle.
Long-life grease ( p. 125)
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Position rear wheel and mount the chain.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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2
Insert wheel spindle .
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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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Make sure that the markings on the left and right chain
3
adjusters are in the same position relative to reference
B
marks . The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
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The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters
enables different secondary ratios with the same chain
length.
3
Chain adjusters
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Check the chain tension. (
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4
Tighten nut .
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spin-
dle
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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
can be turned by 180°.
p. 64)
M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 45)