Checking For Chain Dirt Accumulation; Cleaning The Chain - KTM 350 EXC-F EU 2012 Repair Manual

10/REAR WHEEL

Checking for chain dirt accumulation

14.9

Cleaning the chain

14.10
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
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Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Check the chain guide for wear.
Info
Wear is visible on the front of the chain guide.
» If the light part of the chain guide is worn:
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Change the chain guide.
400985-01
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Check that the chain guide is firmly seated.
» If the chain guide is loose:
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Tighten the chain guide.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
Remaining nuts, chassis
101361-01
Subsequent work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
400678-01
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner (
Off-road chain spray (
400725-01
M6
M6
p. 10)
p. 89)
p. 270)
p. 271)
89
10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)