KTM 450 SMR Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 37
Adjusting chain tension - after checking
500193-13
Loosen nut.
Loosen nuts
.
Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws
left and right.
Specification
Chain tension 8… 10mm (0.31… 0.39in)
Turn the adjusting screws
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 the chain adjusters
are fitted correctly on the adjusting
screws
.
Tighten nut
.
Specification
Nut, rear wheel spindle M20x1,5 80Nm
(59.01lbfft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) enables different
secondary transmissions with the same chain length.
The chain adjusters
can be turned by 180°.
Adjusting chain tension - fitting rear wheel
500193-11
Loosen nuts.
Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws
left and right.
Specification
Chain tension 8… 10mm (0.31… 0.39in)
Turn the adjusting screws
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
.