Removing And Mounting The Front Wheel; Removing And Mounting The Rear Wheel; Tires, Air Pressure; Checking Spoke Tension - KTM 2001 50 MINI ADVENTURE Owner's Handbook Manual

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Removing and mounting the front wheel

– Jack up the motorcycle by the frame.
– Remove the right hexagon nut of the wheel spindle
– Pull the wheel spindle halfway out and remove the spacer
– Now pull out the wheel spindle out until the wheel is free but not so far
– Turn both wheel and fork slider tube to the left and remove wheel.
– To mount the wheel reverse the procedure described above.
– Tighten the hexagon nut with 30 Nm (22 ft.lb).
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Removing and mounting the rear wheel

– Jack up the motorcycle by the frame.
– Remove the right hexagon nut of the wheel spindle
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– Hold the rear wheel and remove the wheel spindle.
– Move the rear wheel downward, remove the chain and take the rear
– To mount the wheel reverse the procedure described above.
– Always hook the brake backing plate into the swing arm support.
– Before tightening the hexagon nut of the wheel spindle, ensure that the
– Tighten the hexagon nut with 30 Nm (22 ft.lb).
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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
– Regularly check the "cold" tire pressure. Correct tire pressure (1.0 bar /
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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. If neces-
sary, have the spokes retightened and the wheel centered by a KTM dealer.
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POKES CAN TEAR IF YOU CONTINUE TO RIDE WITH THEM LOOSE
UNSTABLE HANDLING OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
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that the brake backing plate comes off.
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wheel out of the swing arm.
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supporting plates are resting against the swing arm. Additionally,
check that the rear wheel is aligned with the front wheel.
motorcycle. Before leaving, check tires for punctures and nails or other
sharp objects that might have become embedded in them.
14 psi) guarantees optimum grip and maximum tire life.
WARNING
AMAGED TIRES MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY TO PROTECT YOUR YOUNGSTER
ORN TIRES CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON HOW THE MOTORCYCLE PERFORMS
ESPECIALLY ON WET SURFACES
IRE PRESSURE BELOW THE NORMAL LEVEL WILL LEAD TO PREMATURE TIRE WEAR
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