Checking Chain Tension; Adjusting The Chain Tension - KTM 450 Rally Factory Replica 2021 Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear
wheel bearings wear more quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the
rear wheel locks or the engine will be damaged.
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Check the chain tension regularly.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
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Adjusting the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear
wheel bearings wear more quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the
rear wheel locks or the engine will be damaged.
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Check the chain tension regularly.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Push the chain upward at the end of the chain sliding guard to
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measure chain tension
Info
Top chain section
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Chain tension
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
Finishing work
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Remove motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
p. 55)
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must be taut.
7 mm
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p. 55)
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