WHEELS, TIRES 14
157
Play of damping rubber
pieces on rear wheel
≤ 5 mm (≤ 0.2 in)
»
If clearance
A
is larger than the specified value:
– Change all the damping rubber pieces of the rear hub.
Finishing work
– Install the rear wheel. ( p. 152)
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 112)
– Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
( p. 100)
14.6 Checking the tire condition
Warning
Danger of accidents If a tire bursts while riding, the vehicle becomes uncontrollable.
– Ensure that damaged or worn tires are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be
glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of crashing Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling charac-
teristic.
Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
– Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.