Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen - Owner's Manual > Checking the tire air pressure

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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 life.

• Remove the dust cap.
• Check tire air pressure when the tires are cold.

If the tire air pressure does not meet specifications:

• Correct the tire air pressure.

• Mount the dust cap.

Checking spoke tension

Warning

Danger of accidents Incorrectly tensioned spokes impair the handling characteristic and result in secondary damage.

The spokes break due to being overloaded if they are too tightly tensioned. If the tension in the spokes is too low, then lateral and radial run-out will form in the wheel. Other spokes will become looser as a result.

• Check spoke tension regularly, and in particular on a new vehicle. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)

• Strike each spoke briefly using a screwdriver blade.

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The frequency of the sound depends on the spoke length and spoke diameter.

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:

• Correct the spoke tension.

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