Adjusting The Chain Tension - KTM Freeride E-SX Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.30

Adjusting the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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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.
(Freeride E‑XC)
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Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding piece upward to measure chain
tension
Chain tension
C00826-10
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Check the chain tension. (
Main work
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Loosen nut
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Loosen nuts
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn adjusting screws
and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to the reference
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marks
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Tighten nuts
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Make sure that chain adjusters
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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters enables different sec-
C00707-10
ondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
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Info
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The lower chain section
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement
at different chain positions.
Adjust the chain tension.
p. 94)
p. 63)
p. 37)
p. 63)
p. 94)
p. 64)
p. 66)
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on the left and right so that the markings on the left
. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
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are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
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can be turned by 180°.
p. 94)
p. 63)
must be taut.
36... 40 mm (1.42... 1.57 in)
( p. 67)
p. 49)
p. 49)
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on the left and right.
36... 40 mm (1.42... 1.57 in)
M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 49)
67
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