Checking The Chain Tension - Installing Rear Wheel; Checking Rear Sprocket / Engine Sprocket For Wear; Adjusting The Chain Tension - KTM 65 XC 2009 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the chain tension - installing rear wheel

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Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain is over tensioned, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-
ings in transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain may
snap or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it may jump off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket, causing the rear wheel to lock or damage the engine. Check for correct chain tension and
adjust if necessary.

Checking rear sprocket / engine sprocket for wear

9.38

Adjusting the chain tension

9.39
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
–
If the chain is over tensioned, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-
ings in transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain may
snap or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it may jump off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket, causing the rear wheel to lock or damage the engine. Check for correct chain tension and
adjust if necessary.
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Make sure that the chain adjusters are fitted correctly on the adjusting screws.
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Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upward to measure the
chain tension
Info
The upper chain section
Because chain wear is not always even, repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
Chain tension
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» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension when installing the rear wheel. (
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Check rear sprocket / engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket / engine sprocket are worn:
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Replace rear sprocket / engine sprocket.
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Check the chain guide for tightness and wear.
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upward to measure the
chain tension
Info
The upper chain section
Because chain wear is not always even, repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
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
must be taut.
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Info
When fitting the chain joint, always make sure that the closed side
of the joint faces forward (riding direction).
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be
replaced together.
p. 20)
.

must be taut.
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5... 8 mm (0.2... 0.31 in)
p. 34)
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