13 WHEELS 100 © Info Low tire air pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire. Correct tire air pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service lite = Remove the dust cap. = Check the tite air pressure when the tres are cold, Tire air pressure off road Front 1.0 bar (15 psi Rear 1.0 bar (15 psi » If the tire pressure does not meet specifications: = Correct the tre pressure. Mount the dust cap. ¢ Info only mount tires approved andlor recommended by KTM. Other tres could have a negative eect on hanling characteristics. The type, colton and ai pressure ofthe isa have an iportant impact onthe handing characteristics of the motorcycle. The font and rear vets must be mounted wth tes vith simi profes, Worn tres have a negative effect on hancling characteristics, especialy on wet surfaces = Check the front and erties for cuts, runin objects and other damage. wa + the tie exhibits cuts, run-in objects or other damage: = Change the tie, ~ check the depth ofthe read, - ¢ Info % Tote oct national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth. WY sooereno) [Minimum ad depth = amm @ O08 » If the tread depth is less than the minimum permissible depth: = Change the tire, Check the tire age. © Info The tire's date of manufacture is usually part ofthe tire markings and is indicated by the last four digits of the DOT marking. The first two digits indi cate the week of manufacture and the last two digits the year of manufac- ture. KTM recommends that the tires are changed at the latest after 5 years, regardless of the actual state of wear. » If the tire is older than five years: = Change the tir Warning Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to worn brake disc(s). = Change the worn brake disc(s) without delay.13 WHEELS 101 = Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places onthe disc to se fit conforms to measurement @) © Info Wear reduces the thickness of the brake dise around the area used by the brake linings. Brake discs - wear lit Front 2.5 mm (0.098 in) Rear 3.5 mm (0.138 in) » If the brake dise thickness is less than the specified value. = Change the brake disc, Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking and deformation, » Ifthe brake disc exhibits damage, cracking or deformation: = Change the brake disc. Warning Danger of accidents instable handling due to incorrect spoke tension. ~__Ensure that the spoke tension is correct. Info TA toose spoke causes wheel imbalance and rapidly leads to more loose spokes. Ifthe spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload. Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle. Briefly © Info ‘The tone frequency depends on the length of the spoke and the spoke diam- eter. | you hear different tone frequencies from different spokes of equal length ‘and diameter, this is an indication of different spoke tensions. ‘ike each spoke with the tip of a screwdriver. You should hear a high note, If the spoke tension varies: = Correct the spoke tension Check the spoke torque. Guideline ‘Spoke nipple, front wheel was 5. oNM BT... 4.4 Ib tt) ‘Spoke nipple, rear wheel Mas 5. 6Nm (37, 4.4 Ib ft) Torque wrench with various accessories in set (58429094000) (7 p. 236) 13.5.1. Removing the front wheel Preparatory work = Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (** p. 10)13 WHEELS 101743-10, o ° o 6 H00934-10 13.5.2 Installing the front wheel 102 ‘Main work = Press the brake caliper onto the brake disc by hand in order to push back the brake pistons. © Info ‘Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the brake caliper against the spokes. ~ Loosen screw @ by several rotations = Loosen screws @ ~ Press on screw @ to push the wheel spindle out ofthe axe clamp. = Remove screw @. = Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of the fork Info Ho not pull the hand brake lever when the front wheel is removed. ‘Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is nat dam- aged. = Remove spacers @. Warning Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs. Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary. = Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear. + Ifthe wheel bering is damaged or wen: = Change the whee bearing = Clean and grease shaft sea rings @ and contact surtace @ ofthe spacers. Longe life grease (*" p. 230) eS 0095-10 = Insert the spacers.13 WHEELS 103, Lift the front wheel into the fork, postion it, and insert the wheel spindle. 7 The brake linings are comectly positioned. ~ Mount and tighten screw @. Guideline ‘Screw, front wheel spindle MeaIS a5 Nm 33.2 io fo ~ Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake linings are lying correctly against the brake dsc = Remove the motoreyle from the lift stand. (* p. 10) = Operate the front brake and compress the fork a few times firmly A The fork legs straighten ~ Tighten screws © Guideline ‘Serew, fork stub me TS Nm QL.1 bro 13.5.3 Removing the brake disc of the front brake Preparatory work = Raise te motorycle wth fi stand. p. 10) = Remove the front wheel. (* p. 101) Main work = Remove screws @. Take ofthe brake dis. 303561-10| 13.5.4 Installing the brake disc of the front brake ‘Main work = Clean the contact surface of the brake disc. = Position the brake disc with the label facing outward. Mount and tighten screws @. Guideline ‘Screw, front brake disc | M6 14 Nm Toctite® 243% (20.3 Ibe ft) Finishing work = Install the front wheel. (#* p. 102) 13.6.1 Removing the rear wheel Preparatory work = Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (** p. 10)13 WHEELS e Ka ° H00936-10 13.6.2 Installing the rear wheel 104 ‘Main work Press the brake caliper onto the brake disc by hand in order to push back the brake piston, © Info Make sure when pushing back the brake piston that you donot pres the brake caliper against the spokes. = Remove nut © = Remove chain adjuster @. Withdraw wheel spindle © only enough to allow the rear wheel to be pushed forward, = Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible. Remove the chain from the rear sprocket Info cover the components to protect them against damage. = Holding the rear wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the rear wheel out of the swingarm. Info To not operate the foot brake lever when the rear whe is removed. ‘Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not dam- aged. ~ Remove spacers @ gy Warning danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs. = Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary. Main work = Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear. + Ifthe wheel bearing is damaged or woen: = Change the wheel bearing. ~ Clean and grease shaft sea rings @ and contact surtace @ ofthe spacers. Long-life grease (=p. 230) Insert the spacers, ~ Postion the rear wheel and inset wheel spindle @. The brake linings are corecty positioned = Mount the chain,13 WHEELS ie: 13.6.3 Cre 303560-10] 136.4 303560410] 13.6.5 Checking the chain for dirt QV 400676.01 105 = Position chain adjuster @. Mount nut @, but do not tighten it yet. ~ Make sure that chain adjusters @ ore fitted corecty on adjusting scrows @. = Chock the chain tnsion, (# p. 106) - Tighten nut @ Guideline Nut, ear wheal spindle WOES BO Nm GOTT © nfo The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32. mm (1.26 in) enables diferent secondary ratios with the same chain length Chain adjusters @ canbe turned by 180°. = Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with the brake disc and there isa pressure point. Finishing work = Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (* p. 10) Removing the brake disc of the rear brake Preparatory work = Raise the motorcycle with a lit stand. (* p. 10) = Remove the rear wheel. (€ p. 103) Main work = Remove screws @). Toke ofthe brake dis. Installing the brake disc of the rear brake Clean the contact surface of the brake disc. = Position.the brake disc with the label facing outward, Mount and tighten screws Guideline ‘Screw, rear brake disc We 14 Nm Toctite® 243 (20.3 1bF 1) Install the rear wheel. (* p. 104) = Check the chain for heavy soiling. » If the chain is very dirty = Clean the chain. (Fp. 106)13 WHEELS 108 13.6.6 Cleaning the chain Warning A Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip. Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material. Warning BB sneer ecient Reduced braking ticioney due tool areas onthe brake dss. — Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary. Warning Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage. = Oil, grease, lites, uel, cleaners, brake fluid, ec., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations. Info ‘The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance. Preparatory work = Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (** p. 10) Main work 4A ~ Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray. ~ Gham cleaner (* p. 2301 (Off-road chain spray (* p. 231) 40072501 Finishing work = Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 10) 13.6.7 Checking the chain tension Warning Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension = Ifthe chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear- ings in the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause the chain or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too lonse, however, it may fall off the engine sprocket or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Ensure that the chain tension is correct and adjust it if necessary. Preparatory work = Raise the motorcycle with a lit stand. (* p. 10) Main work = ll the chain atthe end ofthe chain sliding component upwards to measure chain tension @ © Into the bottom chain section @ must be tau. Chain wear is not always even; repeat this measurement at different chain positions, hain tension 55... 58 mm (2.17... 2.28 im) » If the chain tension does not meet specifications: = Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 108) Finishing work = Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 10)13 WHEELS 107 13.6.8 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide Preparatory work = Raise the motorcycle with a lit stand. (** p. 10) Main work = Shift gear to neutral. — Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear Ifthe rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn = Change the drivetrain kt - © Info The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be hanged together. 40022701 ee = Pull on the upper part of the chain with the specified weight @. Guideline Weight, chain wear measurement | 10... 15 kg (22.8316) oe Measure the distance @ of 18 chain links in the lower chain section. Info chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at different chain positions Maximum distance @ at the longest] 272 mm (10.71 1) chain section * the aistance @ is greater than the specified measurement ~ Change the drivetrain kt Info oe BD ie you runt sn chin, sould lo change the rer OX sprocket and engine sprocket 161718 New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets. 40098719 Check the chain sliding guard for wear. If the lower bolt edge of the chain is in line with or below the chain sliding guard: = Change the chain sliding guard. Check the chain sliding guard for tightness. » Ifthe chain sliding guard is loose: = Tighten the chain sliding guard, Guideline ‘Serew, chain sliding | MG Nm Toctite® 243 Buard (4.4 Ib ft)13 WHEELS 108 = Check the chain sliding piece for wear » If the lower bolt edge of the chain i in line with or below the chain sliding, piece: = Change the chain sliding piece. Check the chain sliding piece for tightness. » If the chain sliding piece is loose: = Tighten the chain sliding piece. Guideline ‘Screw, chain sliding piece ma 15 Nm (1.1 bef Check the chain guide for wear. Info Wear can be seen on the front of the chain guide Ifthe light part of the chain guide is wor = Change the chain guide. 101760-01 = Check the chain guide for tightness. » Ifthe chain guide is loose: = Tighten the chain guide. Guideline Remaining screws, chassis, Me TO Nm (7.4 ott Remaining nuts, chassis Me 10 Nm (7.4 et) Finishing work = Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 10) 13.6.9 Adjusting the chain tension Wan Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension = Ifthe chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, beat- ings in the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause the chain or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall off the engine sprocket or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Ensure that the chain tension is correct and adjust it if necessary. Preparatory work = Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (** p. 10) = Check the chain tension. (* p. 106)13 WHEELS 109 Main work = Loosen nut @. ~ Loosen nuts @ ~ Adjust the chain tension by turing adjusting screws @ to the let and right. Guideline Chan tension 35, SB mm Cl? 228m) “Turn adjusting screws @ on the left and ight so that the markings on the left ang right chain adjusters ar inthe same position relative to reference marks @. The rear wheel is now correctly aligned ~ Tighten nuts @ ~ Make sure that chain adjusters @ are fitted corecty on adjusting screws @. ~ Tighten nut @ Guideline TN, rear wheel spindle WETS BONm BOA Info . I The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) enables different secondary ratios with the same chain length. Chain adjusters @ can be turned by 180" Finishing work = Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (* p. 10)