Pivot Bearing; Check Chain Tension; Correct Chain Tension - KTM 125 EXE 2001 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Pivot bearing

The pivot bearing
Teflon-coated and must not be lubricated with either grease or other lubri-
cants. Grease and other lubricants cause the Teflon coat to dissolve,
whereby the bearing's lifecycle will be reduced dramatically.
When cleaning your bike with a high-pressure cleaner, do not aim the high-
pressure spray directly at the pivot bearing.
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Check chain tension

To check the chain tension, park the motorcycle.
Press chain upward at the end of the chain sliding component. The distance
between chain and swing arm should be approx. 15 mm (0.6 in). In the
course of this procedure, the upper chain portion
drawing).
If necessary, correct chain tension.
– I
F CHAIN TENSION IS TOO GREAT
( ,
CHAIN CHAIN WHEELS AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
CESSARY STRESS
– T
OO MUCH SLACK IN THE CHAIN
JUMPING OFF THE CHAIN WHEELS
THE REAR WHEEL OR DAMAGE THE ENGINE
– I
N EITHER CASE THE OPERATOR IS LIKELY TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE

Correct chain tension

Loosen collar nut
4
screws equally far. Tighten lock nuts.
Before tightening the collar nut, verify that the chain adjusters
close to the adjusting screws and that the rear wheel has been
aligned with the front wheel.
Tighten collar nut
– I
F YOU DON
HAVE THE TIGHTENING TORQUE CORRECTED BY A
. A
BLE LOOSE AXLE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF YOUR
MOTORCYCLE
– T
IGHTEN THE COLLAR NUT WITH THE REQUIRED TORQUE
MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE BEHAVIOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
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for PDS suspension struts at the swinging fork is
WARNING
,
PARTS WITHIN THE SECONDARY TRANSMISSION
,
RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND EVEN CHAIN BREAKAGE
,
ON THE OTHER HAND
. I
F THIS HAPPENS
.
2 , loosen lock nuts 3 , and turn right and left adjusting
2
to 80 Nm (60 ft.lb).
WARNING
'
T HAPPEN TO HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH AT HAND
.
B
must be taut (see
) -
WILL BE SUBJECTED TO UNNE
.
,
CAN RESULT IN THE CHAIN
,
THE CHAIN COULD ALSO BLOCK
.
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are sitting
,
MAKE SURE YOU
KTM -
DEALER AS SOON AS POSSI
. A
LOOSE WHEEL SPINDLE
.
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