Checking The Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, And Chain Guide - KTM 890 ADVENTURE 2022 Owner's Manual

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide

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Main work
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1
Loosen nut .
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2
Loosen nuts .
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
and right.
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn the adjusting screws
the markings on the left and right chain adjusters
the same position relative to the reference marks
rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
Info
The top chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even. Repeat this measure-
ment at different chain positions.
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2
Tighten nuts .
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Make sure that chain adjusters
3
adjusting screws .
–
1
Tighten nut .
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel M25x1.5
spindle
Finishing work
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Check the chain tension. (
Preparatory work
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Raise motorcycle with rear lifting gear. (
Main work
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Check the chain, rear sprocket, and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the chain, rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
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Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain
should always be replaced together.
3
2 ... 5 mm (0.08 ... 0.2 in)
3
on the left and right so that
4
are in
A
. The
4
are fitted correctly on
90 Nm (66.4 lbf ft)
Thread and contact area
of wheel spindle greased
p. 87)
p. 83)
left