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WHEELS, TIRES
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Checking spoke tension
Warning
Danger of accidents
Instable handling due to incorrect spoke tension.
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Ensure that the spoke tension is correct. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
A loose spoke can easily cause lateral or radial runout on the wheel. More spokes loosen in a short period.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
400694-01
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Strike each spoke briefly using a screwdriver blade.
Info
The frequency of the sound is a function of the spoke length and spoke diame-
ter.
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:
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Correct the spoke tension.
Summary of Contents for 1190 Adventure R EU
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Page 14: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 12 2 4 Overview of labels H00378 10 ...
Page 16: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 14 K00331 01 USA type label M00579 01 Technical Information ...
Page 17: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 15 M00580 01 Information on chain tension K00332 01 Canada type label ...
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Page 28: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 26 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example H00377 10 ...
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