KTM Freeride E-SX - Adjusting the Chain Tension

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 67
C00826-10
(Freeride E‑XC)
– Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding piece upward to measure chain
tension

.
Info
The lower chain section

must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement
at different chain positions.
Chain tension 36… 40 mm (1.42… 1.57 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
– Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 67)
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 49)
– Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 94)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 63)
12.30 Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
– If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, chain pinion, rear sprocket, bearings
in the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause the
chain or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall off
the chain pinion or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the motor. Ensure that the chain tension is correct
and adjust it if necessary.
Preparatory work
– Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 37)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 63)
– Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 94)
– Mount the covering cap. ( p. 64)
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 49)
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 66)
C00707-10
Main work
–
Loosen nut

.
–
Loosen nuts

.
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws

on the left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 36… 40 mm (1.42… 1.57 in)
Turn adjusting screws

on the left and right so that the markings on the left
and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to the reference
marks

. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
–
Tighten nuts

.
–
Make sure that chain adjusters

are fitted correctly on adjusting screws

.
–
Tighten nut

.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters enables different sec-
ondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters

can be turned by 180°.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 49)
– Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 94)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 63)