Owner's manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 112
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– Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects and other damage.
» If the tires exhibit cuts, run-in objects or other damage:
– Change the tires.
– Check the depth of the tread.
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Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth ≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum permissible depth:
– Change the tires.
– Check the age of the tires.
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The tire's date of manufacture is usually part of the tire markings and is indi-
cated by the last four digits of the DOT marking. The first two digits refer to the
week of manufacture and last two digits refer to the year of manufacture.
KTM recommends that the tires are changed regardless of the actual wear, at
the latest after five years.
» If a tire is more than five years old:
– Change the tires.
9.50Checking the spoke tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Instable handling due to incorrect spoke tension.
– Ensure that the spoke tension is correct. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)