Checking The Chain Tension - KTM Freeride E-SX Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
12.29

Checking the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, chain pinion, rear sprocket, bearings
in the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause the
chain or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall off
the chain pinion or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the motor. Ensure that the chain tension is correct
and adjust it if necessary.
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner (
Off-road chain spray (
400725-01
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
(Freeride E‑SX)
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Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding piece upward to measure chain
tension
C00706-10
Chain tension
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
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p. 37)
p. 63)
p. 94)
p. 64)
p. 119)
p. 119)
p. 94)
p. 63)
p. 37)
p. 63)
p. 94)
p. 64)
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Info
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The lower chain section
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement
at different chain positions.
Adjust the chain tension.
p. 49)
p. 49)
p. 49)
must be taut.
36... 40 mm (1.42... 1.57 in)
( p. 67)
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