Adjusting Chain Tension - After Checking - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting chain tension - after checking

8.49
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Loosen nut
–
Loosen nuts
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws
Rules
Chain tension
Turn the adjusting screws
right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to the reference marks
The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
–
Tighten nuts
–
Make sure that the chain adjusters
–
Tighten nut
Rules
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) enables different
secondary transmissions with the same chain length.
The chain adjusters
400225-10
–
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
–
Loosen nut
–
Loosen nuts
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws
Rules
Chain tension
Turn the adjusting screws
right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to the reference marks
The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
–
Tighten nuts
–
Make sure that the chain adjusters
–
Tighten nut
Rules
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) enables different
secondary transmissions with the same chain length.
The chain adjusters
400225-13
.
2
.
3
left and right so that the markings on the left and
4
.
3
are fitted correctly on the adjusting screws
5
.
2
M20x1,5
can be turned by 180°.
5
.
1
.
2
left and right so that the markings on the left and
3
.
2
are fitted correctly on the adjusting screws
4
.
1
M20x1,5
can be turned by 180°.
4
left and right.
4
8...10 mm (0.31...0.39 in)
80 Nm (59.01 lbf ft)
20)
left and right.
3
8...10 mm (0.31...0.39 in)
80 Nm (59.01 lbf ft)
36
.
B
.
4
.
A
.
3