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Main work
– Remove the protection cap.
– Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold.
Offroad tire pressure
front 0.9 bar (13 psi)
rear 0.7 bar (10 psi)
Street tire pressure
front 1.5 bar (22 psi)
rear 1.5 bar (22 psi)
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
– Correct the tire pressure.
– Mount the protection cap.
Finishing work
– Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 108)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 69)
15.7 Checking the spoke tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrectly tensioned spokes impair the handling characteristic and result in sec-
ondary damage.
The spokes break due to being overloaded if they are too tightly tensioned. If the tension in the spokes
is too low, then lateral and radial run-out will form in the wheel. Other spokes will become looser as a
result.
– Check spoke tension regularly, and in particular on a new vehicle. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
Preparatory work
– Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 43)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 69)
– Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 107)
– Mount the protection cap. ( p. 71)
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Main work
– Briefly strike each spoke with the tip of a screwdriver.
Info
The tone frequency depends on the length of the spoke
and the spoke diameter.
If spokes of equal length and diameter vibrate with a
different tone, this is an indication that the spoke ten-
sions differ.
You should hear a high note.
» If the spoke tension varies:
– Correct the spoke tension.
– Check the spoke torque.
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