KTM 1190 RC8 R Owner's Manual page 177

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
Main work
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Loosen nut
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Loosen nuts
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Adjust chain tension by turning the adjustment screws
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn adjusting screws
right chain adjusters
rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
Info
The lower chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
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Tighten nuts
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Make sure that the chain adjusters
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Tighten nut
B01327-10
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjuster (35mm / 1.38") allows differ-
ent secondary transmission ratios to be used with the same chain length.
The chain adjusters

.
 .

on the left and right so that the markings on the left and

are in the same position relative to reference marks

.


.
M25x1.5

can be turned through 180°.

on the left and right.
15... 20 mm (0.59... 0.79 in)
are on the adjusting screws
90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft)
175

. The

.
Thread greased