Checking Chain Wear - KTM 690 Supermoto Limited Edition EU 2009 Owner's Manual

Art. no. 3211364en
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MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE

Checking chain wear

9.14
Shift into neutral, pull the lower chain section with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight of chain wear measurement
Measure the distance
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
Maximum distance
chain section
»
If distance
Have the chain changed.
700152-01
of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
at the longest
is greater than the specified measurement:
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
For safety reasons, the chain has no chain joint. Always have the chain
changed in an authorized KTM workshop, where the necessary tool is
available.
15 kg (33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
67
.

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