Checking The Tire Condition - KTM 450 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 handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and air pressure of the tires all have a significant impact on the handling characteristics 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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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.
101390-11
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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.
101391-10
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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. (
101392-10
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects, and other damage.
» If the tire exhibits cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
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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 permissible depth:
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and bearing surface
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p. 114)
. Mount nut
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are fitted correctly on adjusting screws

p. 58)
.

can be turned by 180°.
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of the spacers.
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but do not tighten it yet.
M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 42)
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
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