Checking The Tire Condition; Checking Tire Air Pressure - KTM 65 XC 2009 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the tire condition

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Only mount tires that have been approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on vehicle handling.
The type, condition and air pressure of the tires all have an important impact on the handling characteristics of the motorcycle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have the same profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on vehicle handling, especially on wet surfaces.

Checking tire air pressure

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Low tire air pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.
Correct tire air pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service life.
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Position chain adjuster
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Check chain tension when installing the rear wheel. (
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Make sure that the chain adjusters are fitted correctly on the adjusting screws.
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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings lie on the brake disc
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and there is a pressure point.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects and other damage.
» If the tires exhibit cuts, run-in objects or other damage:
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Change the tires.
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Check the depth of the tread.
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Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
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» If the tread depth is less than the minimum permissible depth:
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Change the tires.
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Check the tire age.
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The tire's date of manufacture is usually part of the tire markings and is
indicated by the last four digits of the DOT marking. The first two digits refer
to the week of manufacture and last two digits refer to the year of manufac-
ture.
KTM recommends that the tires be changed regardless of the actual wear, at
the latest after 5 years.
» If a tire is more than 5 years old:
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Change the tires.
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Remove the dust cap.
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Check the tire air pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire air pressure off road
Front
Rear
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct the tire pressure.
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and washer . Mount nut
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, but do not tighten it yet.
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p. 33)
M12x1 40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
p. 20)
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
1.0 bar (15 psi)
1.0 bar (15 psi)
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