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Checking the chain tension
– Put the motorcycle on the side stand.
– Press the chain approx. 3 cm (1.2 in) behind the chain sliding piece up
toward the swingarm.
– In this place, it must be possible without pushing hard to press the chain
up to 10 mm (0.4 in) toward the swing arm (see figure). At the same
time, the upper half of the chain must be tense.
– If necessary correct the chain tension.
WARNING
–I
F THE CHAIN IS TOO TIGHT THE SECONDARY TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS (CHAIN,
SPROCKETS, BEARINGS OF THE TRANSMISSION AND OF THE REAR WHEEL) WILL BE PUT
UNDER ADDITIONAL STRAIN THAT CAN
, IN ADDITION TO PREMATURE WEAR, ALSO
CAUSE CHAIN BREAKAGE
.
–I
F THE CHAIN IS NOT TIGHT ENOUGH IT CAN SLIP OFF THE SPROCKETS AND BLOCK THE
REAR WHEEL OR DAMAGE THE ENGINE
.
–I
N BOTH CASES THE RIDER IS VERY LIKELY TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE
.
Correcting the chain tension
– Undo the hexagon nut 1, then undo both counter nuts 2 and turn the
left and the right tensioning screws
3 equally far. Then retighten the
counter nuts
2.
–
Before tightening the hexagon nut 1 make sure that the chain adju-
ster
4 is properly resting against the tensioning screws 3 and that the
rear
wheel is properly aligned with the front wheel.
– Tighten the hexagon nut
1 with 50 Nm (37 ft.lb).
WARNING
–IF YOU DON’T HAPPEN TO HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH AT HAND, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE
THE TIGHTENING TORQUE CORRECTED BY A
KTM DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. A
LOOSE AXLE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
.
–T
IGHTEN THE HEXAGON NUT WITH THE REQUIRED TORQUE
. A LOOSE WHEEL SPIND-
LE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE BEHAVIOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE.
Chain maintenance
For long chain life, good maintenance is very important. The chain should
be cleaned in fireproof solvent regularly and afterwards treated with hot
grease or chain spray (i.e. Shell Advance Bio Chain).
WARNING
N
O LUBRICATION IS ALLOWED TO REACH THE REAR TIRE
,
EITHERWISE THE ROAD ADHEREN
-
CE WOULD BE STRONGLY REDUCED AND THE MOTORCYCLE COULD EASILY LOSE CONTROL
.
!
CAUTION
!
W
HEN MOUNTING THE CHAIN MASTERLINK CLIP, THE CLOSED SIDE OF THE MASTERLINK
CLIP MUST POINT IN RUNNING DIRECTION
.
Also check sprockets and chain guides for wear, and replace if necessary.
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