Cleaning The Chain; Checking The Chain Tension - KTM 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009 Repair Manual

10/REAR WHEEL

Cleaning the chain

14.6
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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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 ( p. 438)
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After drying, apply chain spray.
Chain lube for road use (

Checking the chain tension

14.7
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain is over tensioned, 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 may
snap or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it may jump off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket, causing the rear wheel to lock or damage the engine. Check for correct chain tension and
adjust if necessary.
p. 438)
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Lean the motorcycle on the side stand.
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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
Info
The lower chain section
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
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Chain tension
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
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must be taut.
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15... 20 mm (0.59... 0.79 in)
p. 85)
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