Tires, Air Pressure; Checking Spoke Tension; Battery For Digital Speedometer; Kilometers Or Miles - KTM 625 SXC 2003 Owner's Manual

TIRES - AIR PRESSURE
Off road 1.0 bar (14 psi)
Road driver only 1,8 bar (25 psi)
32
front rear
1.2 bar (17psi)
2.0 bar (28 psi)
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Tires, air pressure

Tire type, tire condition, and air pressure level affect the way your
motorcycle rides, and they must therefore be checked whenever you are
getting ready to go anywhere on your motorcycle.
Tire size can be found in the technical specifications and in their
homologation certificate
Tire condition has to be checked every time you want to ride your
motorcycle. Before leaving, check tires for punctures and nails or other
sharp objects that might have become embedded in them.
Refer to the specific regulations in your country for minimum tire tread
requirements. We recommend you replace the tires at the latest when the
tread is down to 2 mm.
Tire pressure should be checked regularly on a "cold" tire. Proper pressure
ensures optimum driving comfort and extends the life of your tires.
WARNING
– D
O NOT MOUNT TIRES WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED BY
COULD HAVE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE WAY YOUR MOTORCYCLE BEHAVES
–
FRONT AND REAR WHEELS MAY ONLY BE FITTED WITH TIRES HAVING THE SAME TREAD
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LAYOUT SE HOMOLOGATED TIRES
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OR YOUR OWN SAFETY REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES IMMEDIATELY
– W
ORN TIRES CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON HOW YOUR MOTORCYCLE
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PERFORMS ESPECIALLY ON WET SURFACES
– I
F AIR PRESSURE IS TOO LOW
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CAN RESULT

Checking spoke tension

The correct spoke tension is very important for the stability of the wheels
and thus for riding safety. A loose spoke causes the wheel to become
unbalanced and before long other spokes will have come loose. Check
spoke tension, especially on a new motorcycle, in regular intervals. For
checking, tap on each spoke with the blade of a screwdriver (see photo). A
clear tone must be the result. Dull tones are indicators of loose spokes. If
necessary, have the spokes retightened and the wheel centered by a KTM dealer.
WARNING
– S
POKES CAN TEAR IF YOU CONTINUE TO RIDE WITH THEM LOOSE
AN UNSTABLE HANDLING OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
– E
XCESSIVELY TENSIONED SPOKES MAY RUPTURE DUE TO LOCAL OVERLOADING
SPOKES MUST BE TENSIONED TO

Battery for digital speedometer

To prevent the speedometer settings from being lost when the vehicle
battery is disconnected, an extra battery can be inserted in the
speedometer.
To insert, remove the headlight mask and dismount the electronic
speedometer. Remove the screw connection
Duracell CR 2430) with the writing facing up and remount the screw
connection.

Kilometers or miles

The unit (kilometers or miles) can also be changed. The ODO figure will be
retained and converted accordingly. The TRP1, AVS1, STP1, TRP2 and
AVS2 figures will be cleared.
To select the unit, select the SPEED/H mode and hold the MODE button for
3 seconds to access the SETUP menu. Press the MODE button 10 times
until the KMH/MPH function blinks. Press the + button to move to the
options. Press the + button for KMH or the – button for MPH. If no button
is pressed for 20 seconds, the setting will be stored automatically and the
display will return to the SPEED/H mode.
The setting can be stored immediately by holding the MODE button for a
few seconds until the display returns to the SPEED/H mode.
+ to access the menu
BUTTON
to activate the KMH setting
– to activate the MPH setting
BUTTON
press the MODE to change to the next mode
BUTTON
press and hold the MODE
BUTTON
to the SETUP menu
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4 N (3ft.lb).
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