Checking Spoke Tension; Removing The Battery - KTM 450 EXC Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking spoke tension

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Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable riding behavior due to loose spokes.
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If you ride with loose spokes, the spokes can break. Have the spoke tension corrected in an authorized KTM workshop.
Info
A loose spoke can cause wheel imbalance, which leads to more loose spokes in a short time.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.

Removing the battery

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Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
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Keep the battery away from sparks or open fire. Charge only in well-ventilated rooms.
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In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least
15 minutes and contact a physician.
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Tap each spoke with a screwdriver.
Info
The sound frequency depends on the length and thickness of the spoke.
If there are different sound frequencies in spokes with the same length and
thickness, this indicates different spoke tensions.
You should hear a high note.
» If the spoke tension varies:
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Correct the spoke tension.
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Check the spoke torque.
Guideline
Spoke nipple, front wheel
Spoke nipple, rear wheel
Torque wrench with various accessories in set (58429094000)
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Switch off all power-consuming components and switch off the engine.
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Remove the seat. (
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Disconnect the negative (minus) cable
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Pull back the plus pole cover
tery.
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Hang the rubber band
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Lift the battery up.
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M4.5
M5
p. 67)
of the battery.
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and disconnect the positive (plus) cable of the bat-
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out to the bottom.
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5... 6 Nm (3.7...
4.4 lbf ft)
5... 6 Nm (3.7...
4.4 lbf ft)