Checking The Tire Condition - KTM 400 EXC EU Owner's Manual

WHEELS, TIRES

Checking the tire condition

12.5
Info
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on riding behavior.
The type, condition and air pressure of the tires all have an important impact on the riding behavior of the motorcycle.
The front and rear wheels must be mounted with tires with similar profiles.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change the wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease shaft seal rings
Long-life grease (
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Insert the spacers.
400260-10
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Lift the rear wheel into the swing arm, position it, and insert the wheel spindle
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Put the chain on.
400259-10
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Position chain adjuster
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Make sure that chain adjusters
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Check the chain tension. (
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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.18 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 linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
400225-12
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects and other damage.
» If you find cuts, foreign bodies or other damage on a tire:
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Change the tire.
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Check the depth of the tread.
Info
Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
400602-10
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum allowable depth:
x
and bearing surface

p. 115)
. Mount nut
 
are fitted correctly on adjusting screws

p. 58)
.

can be turned by 180°.
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of the spacers.

but do not tighten it yet.
M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 43)
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
75
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