Checking The Chain Tension; Adjusting The Chain Tension - KTM 1190 RC8 R Track Owner's Manual

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

Checking the chain tension

10.23
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.

Adjusting the chain tension

10.24
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.
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Rinse off loose dirt with a soft jet of water.
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Remove old grease remains with chain cleaner.
Chain cleaner (
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After drying, apply chain spray.
Chain lube for road use (
400725-01
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Raise the rear of the motorcycle with lifting gear. (
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Shift into neutral.
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In the area in front of where the chain passes through the link fork, push the chain
upward and measure chain tension
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The lower chain section
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension
700322-01
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
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Check the chain tension. (
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Remove the rear frame sliders. (
p. 120)
p. 120)
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must be taut.
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15... 20 mm (0.59... 0.79 in)
p. 62)
p. 62)
p. 72)
62
p. 54)