Checking The Chain For Dirt; Cleaning The Chain - KTM 125 SX Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.34

Checking the chain for dirt

11.35

Cleaning the chain

Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
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Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
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.
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
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Connect the fuel hose.
M01185-11
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. (
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Check the chain for heavy soiling.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
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Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a 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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with the collar bushings.
M6
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p. 66)
p. 44)
p. 136)
p. 136)
10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
p. 44)
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