Tires, Air Pressure; Checking Spoke Tension; Removal Of Seat; Cleaning The Dust Scrabbers Of The Telescopic Fork - KTM 60 SX Owner's Manual

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Tires, air pressure

Tire type, tire condition, and air pressure level affect the way your motorcy-
cle 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
– 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.
– Tire pressure should be checked regularly on a "cold" tire. Proper pres-
sure (1.0 bar) ensures optimum driving comfort and extends the life of
your tires.
WARNING
– D
AMAGED TIRES MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY TO PROTECT YOUR YOUNGSTER
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ORN TIRES CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON HOW THE MOTORCYCLE PERFORMS
ESPECIALLY ON WET SURFACES
– T
IRE PRESSURE BELOW THE NORMAL LEVEL WILL LEAD TO PREMATURE TIRE WEAR

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 unba-
lanced and before long other spokes will have come loose. Check spoke ten-
sion, 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
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POKES CAN TEAR IF YOU CONTINUE TO RIDE WITH THEM LOOSE
UNSTABLE HANDLING OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE

Removal of seat

By using the quick-release fastener
using tools. Turn the quick-release fastener about 180° counter clockwise
and lift up the rear of the seat. Pull the seat backwards and unhook it from
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the front fastener screw .
When installing the seat, be sure to insert the rear portion of the seat into
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the metal clasp .

Cleaning the dust scrabbers of the telescopic fork

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The dust scrabbers should be cleaned on a regular basis.
For this purpose, use a screwdriver to lever the dust scrabbers out of the sli-
der tubes, clean them thoroughly with compressed air, spray the fork tubes
and dust scrabbers with silicon oil and press the scrabbers back into the sli-
der tubes.
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