14.5
Checking the tire condition
Info
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by Husqvarna Motorcycles.
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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Position chain adjuster
it yet.
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Make sure that chain adjusters
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.
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.
H03708-11
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, run-in objects, and
other damage.
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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.
400602-10
Minimum tread depth
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If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
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Change the tires.
WHEELS, TIRES 14
3
4
. Mount nut
, but do not tighten
3
are fitted correctly on
5
.
p. 78)
.
M20x1.5
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
3
can be turned by 180°.
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
p. 56)
103