KTM 500 EXC US Owner's Manual page 74

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Pull at the top part of the chain with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight of chain wear measurement
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Measure the distance
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Maximum distance
chain section
»
If distance
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Change the drivetrain kit.
400987-10
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Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
» If the lower edge of the chain pin is at the level of or below the chain sliding
guard:
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Change the chain sliding guard.
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Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
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Tighten the screws on the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding
guard
L02465-01
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Check the chain sliding piece for wear.
» If the lower edge of the chain pins is in line with or below the chain sliding
piece:
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Change the chain sliding piece.
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Check that the chain sliding piece is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding piece is loose:
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Tighten the screw of the chain sliding piece.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding piece
L02466-01
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of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
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at the longest
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is greater than the specified measurement:
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
M6
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.
10... 15 kg (22... 33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
6 Nm Loctite
(4.4 lbf ft)
M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
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