Checking The Tire Condition - KTM 450 SX-F 2023 Owner's Manual

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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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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.
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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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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3 4
. Mount nut , but do not tighten
3
are fitted correctly on
5
.
p. 83)
.
M22x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
3
can be turned by 180°.
p. 53)
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p. 53)
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