KTM 690 Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 67
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Lean the motorcycle on the side stand.
Shift gear to neutral.
Loosen nutb
.
Loosen nutsb
.
Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screwsb
left and right.
Specification
Chain tension 5bmm (0.2bin)
Turn the adjusting screwsb
left and right so that the markings on the left and right
chain adjustersb
are in the same position relative to the reference marksb. The
rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
Info
The upper chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
Tighten nutsb
.
Make sure that the chain adjustersb
are fitted correctly on the adjusting screwsb.
Tighten nutb
.
Specification
Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5 90bNm (66.4blbfbft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) enables different
secondary transmissions with the same chain length.
The chain adjustersb
can be turned by 180°.