Checking The Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, And Chain Guide - KTM 500 EXC F 2024 Owner's Manual

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Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide

Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Shift the transmission into neutral.
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Check the chain, rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the chain, rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
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Pull on the top section of the chain with the specified
A
weight .
Guideline
Weight of chain wear mea-
surement
–
Measure distance
section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so repeat this measure-
ment at different positions on the chain.
Maximum distance
18 chain rollers at the
longest chain section
»
If distance
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain
should always be replaced together.
10 ... 15 kg (22 ... 33 lb.)
B
of 18 chain rollers in the lower chain
272 mm (10.71 in)
B
from
B
is greater than the specified measurement:
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear sprocket
and the engine sprocket should also be
changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprock-
ets.
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