Checking Tire Pressure; Using Tire Repair Spray - KTM 890 DUKE 2021 Owner's Manual

15.7

Checking tire pressure

Info
Low tire pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.
Correct tire pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service life.
15.8

Using tire repair spray

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Check the tire age.
Info
The tire date of manufacture is usually contained in the
tire label and is indicated by the last four digits of the
DOT number. The first two digits indicate the week of
manufacture and the last two digits the year of manu-
facture.
KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5
years at the latest, regardless of the actual state of
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wear.
» If the tires are more than 5 years old:
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Change the tires.
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Remove the protection cap.
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Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire pressure when solo
front
rear
Tire pressure with passenger / full payload
front
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rear
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct the tire pressure.
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Mount the protection cap.
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect use of tire repair spray will
result in the repaired tire losing pressure.
Tire repair spray cannot be used for all types of damage.
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Observe the instructions and specifications of the
manufacturer of the tire repair spray.
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After repairing a tire with tire repair spray, ride slowly
and carefully.
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Ride no further than to the nearest workshop and have
the tire changed.
Tire repair spray should only be used in an emergency.
WHEELS, TIRES 15
2.3 bar (33 psi)
2.5 bar (36 psi)
2.3 bar (33 psi)
2.6 bar (38 psi)
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