Checking Spoke Tension; Using Tire Repair Spray - Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2023 Owner's Manual

14.9

Checking spoke tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrectly tensioned spokes impair the handling characteristic and result in
secondary damage.
The spokes break due to being overloaded if they are too tightly tensioned. If the tension in the spokes
is too low, then lateral and radial run-out will form in the wheel. Other spokes will become looser as a
result.
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Check spoke tension regularly, and in particular on a new vehicle. (Your authorized
Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
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A loose spoke can unbalance the wheel and other spokes may loosen within a short period.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
14.10

Using tire repair spray

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Strike each spoke briefly using a screwdriver blade.
Info
The frequency of the sound depends on the spoke
length and spoke diameter.
If you hear different tone frequencies from different
spokes of equal length and diameter, this is an indica-
tion of different spoke tensions.
You should hear a high note.
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» If the spoke tension differs:
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Correct the spoke tension.
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.
We recommend transporting the broken down vehicle to the
nearest workshop instead of using tire repair spray.
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