KTM 950 ADVENTURE 2004 Owner's Manual page 27

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15 KG
max. 272 mm
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Correct chain tension
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Loosen collar nut
adjusting screws
Before tightening the wheel spindle, verify that the chain adjusters
sitting close to the adjusting screws and that the rear wheel has been
aligned with the front wheel.
Tighten collar nut
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F YOU DON
THE TIGHTENING TORQUE CORRECTED BY A
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LOOSE AXLE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
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Chain maintenance
The maintenance of the X-ring chain is reduced to a minimum. Clean with a
soft water jet. Never use a brush or solvent to clean the chain. When the
chain is dry use a chain spray specially made for X-ring chains (Motorex
Chainlube 622).
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WISE THE ROAD ADHERENCE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKING EFFECTS WOULD BE
STRONGLY REDUCED AND THE MOTORCYCLE COULD EASILY GET OUT OF CONTROL
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THE CHAIN REPLACED IN AN AUTHORIZED
TECHNICANS HAVE THE REQUIRED RIVETING TOOL
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Also check sprockets and chain guides for wear, and replace if necessary.
Checking the chain for wear
To check the chain for wear proceed as follows:
Switch the transmission to idle and put a load of approx. 15 kilograms
(33 lbs) on the lower part of the chain (see illustration). Now measure the
distance between 18 chain rollers on the upper part of the chain. The chain
needs to be replaced when the distance is 272 mm (10.70 in). Since chains
do not always wear evenly, repeat the measurement at different parts of
the chain.
Replace the chain if any X-rings are missing.
NOTE:
If you mount a new chain, the sprockets should also be replaced. New
chains wear faster if used on old used sprockets.
16 17 18
1
, loosen counter nuts
3
equally far. Tighten counter nuts
1
with 110 Nm.
WARNING
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T HAPPEN TO HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH AT HAND
WARNING
O LUBRICATION IS ALLOWED TO REACH THE REAR TIRE OR THE BRAKE DISK
HE CHAIN DOES NOT HAVE A CHAIN JOINT FOR SAFETY REASONS
EVER MOUNT A NORMAL CHAIN JOINT
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