Checking The Chain Tension; Adjusting The Chain Tension - KTM 85 SX 19 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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.
11.35

Checking the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain tension is too high, 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 can
rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Check the chain tension and correct if neces-
sary.
11.36

Adjusting the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain tension is too high, 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 can
rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Check the chain tension and correct if neces-
sary.
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner (
Off-road chain spray (
400725-01
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure
chain tension
Info
Lower chain section
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension
L00060-10
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Check the chain tension. (
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p. 87)
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must be taut.
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5... 8 mm (0.2... 0.31 in)
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p. 32)
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