Checking The Spoke Tension - KTM Freeride E-XC 2019 Owner's Manual

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Checking the spoke tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrectly tensioned spokes impair the handling characteristic and result in sec-
ondary 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 KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
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Main work
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Remove the protection cap.
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Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold.
Offroad tire pressure
front
rear
Street tire pressure
front
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.
Finishing work
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. ( p. 69)
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 69)
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the protection cap. (
Main work
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Briefly strike each spoke with the tip of a screwdriver.
Info
The tone frequency depends on the length of the spoke
and the spoke diameter.
If spokes of equal length and diameter vibrate with a
different tone, this is an indication that the spoke ten-
sions differ.
You should hear a high note.
» If the spoke tension varies:
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Correct the spoke tension.
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Check the spoke torque.
0.9 bar (13 psi)
0.7 bar (10 psi)
1.5 bar (22 psi)
1.5 bar (22 psi)
p. 108)
p. 43)
p. 107)
p. 71)