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Correct chain tension
Loosen collar nut 1, loosen lock nuts 2, and turn right and left
adjusting screws
3 equally far. Tighten lock nuts 2.
Before tightening the collar nut, verify that the chain adjusters
4 are
sitting close to the adjusting screws and that the rear wheel has been
aligned with the front wheel.
Tighten collar nut
1 with 80 Nm.
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WARNING
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F 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.
NOTE:
The large adjusting range of the chain adjusters (32mm) allows you to use
different secondary ratios in combination with the same chain length. The
chain adjusters
4 can be rotated by 180°.
Chain maintenance
For long chain life, good maintenance is very important. X-ring chains
require only modest maintenance. The best way is to use lots of water, but
never use brushes or solvents. After letting the chain dry, you can use a
special X-ring chain spray (Motorex Chainlube Racing).
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WARNING
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O LUBRICATION IS ALLOWED TO REACH THE REAR TIRE OR THE BRAKE DISK, EITHERWISE
THE ROAD ADHERENCE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKING EFFECTS WOULD BE STRONGLY
REDUCED AND THE MOTORCYCLE COULD EASILY GET OUT OF CONTROL
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CAUTION
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HEN MOUNTING THE CHAIN JOINT, THE CLOSED SIDE OF THE SAFETY DEVICE MUST
POINT IN RUNNING DIRECTION
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Also check sprockets and chain guides for wear, and replace if necessary.
Chain wear
In order to check the chain wear, regard the following indications:
Shift the gear into idling and pull the upper chain strand with approx.
10-15 kilogram (33 lb) upwards (see figure). Now one can measure a space
of 18 chain reels at the lower chain strand. The chain should be replaced at
the latest when a space of 272 mm (10.70 in) is measured. Chains do not
always wear off evenly, therefore repeat the measurement at different
places on the chain.
NOTE:
If you mount a new chain, the sprockets should also be replaced. New
chains wear faster if used on old used sprockets.
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15 KG
max. 272 mm
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16 17 18
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