Checking The Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket And Chain Guide - KTM 65 SX Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE CHASSIS

Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide

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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the chain guard. (
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Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket and engine sprocket are worn:
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Change the rear sprocket or engine sprocket.
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Check the chain for wear.
» If the chain is worn:
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Change the chain.
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Check the engine sprocket cover for wear.
» If the engine sprocket cover is worn through in the marked area
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Change the engine sprocket cover.
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Check the engine sprocket cover for tightness.
» If the engine sprocket cover is loose:
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Tighten the engine sprocket cover.
Guideline
Screw, engine sprocket cover
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Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
» If the lower bolt edge of the chain is in line with or below the chain sliding
guard:
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Change the chain sliding guard.
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Check the chain sliding guard for tightness.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
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Tighten the chain sliding guard.
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Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be
changed together.
When fitting the chain joint, always make sure that the closed side
of the joint faces forward (riding direction).
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Info
When you replace the chain, you should also change the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
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M6 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
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