MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 108
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– Check the front and rear tire for cuts, penetrations and other damage.
» If the tires exhibits cuts, penetrations or other damage:
– Change the tires.
– Check the depth of the tread.
Info
Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth ≥2mm (≥0.08in)
» If the minimum tread depth is insufficient:
– Change the tires.
9.49Checking spoke tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable riding behavior due to loose spokes.
– If you ride with loose spokes, the spokes can break. Have the spoke tension corrected in an authorized KTM workshop.
Info
A loose spoke can cause wheel imbalance, which leads to more loose spokes in a short time.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
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