KTM 500 EXC SIX DAYS EU 2013 User Manual

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14.1 Chlckinllhl tirl air p'I8SIUII
• Info
I 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.
14.2 Checkinllhe tire condition
• Info
- Remove the protection cap.
- Check the tire air pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire air pressure off road
Front
1.0 bar (15 psi)
Rear
1.0 bar (15 pSi)
Road tire pressure (All EXC models)
Front
1.5 bar (22 pSi)
Rear
1.5 bar (22 psi)
» If the tire air pressure does not meet specifications:
- Correct the tire air pressure.
- Mount protection cap.
I 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.
- 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:
- Change the tire.
- Check the depth of the tread.
• Info
I Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
I Minimum tread depth I ~ 2 mm (~ 0.08 in)
• If the tread depth is less than the minimum permissible depth:
- Change the tire.
- Check the tire age.
• Info
I 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 indi-
cate the week of manufacture and the last two digits the year of manufac-
ture.
KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5 years at the latest,
regardless of the actual state of wear.
• If the tire is older than five years:
- Change the tire.

KTM 500 EXC SIX DAYS EU 2013 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	500 EXC SIX DAYS EU 2013
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English