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– Remove protection cap.
– Check tire pressure when the tires are cold.
Offroad tire pressure
front 1.0 bar (15 psi)
rear 1.0 bar (15 psi)
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
– Correct tire pressure.
– Mount the protection cap.
13.7 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.)
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Strike each spoke briefly using a screwdriver blade.
Info
The frequency of the sound depends on the spoke
length and spoke diameter.
If spokes of the same length and diameter vibrate with
a different tone, this is an indication that the spoke
tensions differ.
You should hear a high note.
» If the spoke tension differs:
– Correct the spoke tension.
– Check the spoke torque.
Guideline
Spoke nipple, front
wheel
M4.5 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
Spoke nipple, rear
wheel
M4.5 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
Torque wrench kit (58429094000)
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