KTM 200 DUKE 2021 - Checking the Chain Tension; Adjusting the Chain Tension

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.12 Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear
wheel bearings wear more quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the
rear wheel locks or the engine will be damaged.
– Check the chain tension regularly.
– Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. ( p. 49)
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Main work
– Shift the transmission into neutral.
– In the area after the chain sliding guard, press the chain
upward toward the link fork and measure chain tension
A
.
Info
Top chain section
B
must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Chain tension 5 … 7 mm (0.2 … 0.28 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
– Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 54)
– Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
( p. 49)
12.13 Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear
wheel bearings wear more quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the
rear wheel locks or the engine will be damaged.
– Check the chain tension regularly.
– Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. ( p. 49)
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 54)