KTM 790 Adventure R 2019 Owner's Manual page 186

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Main work
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Shift the transmission into neutral
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Push the chain behind the chain sliding piece up and
determine the chain tension
upper edge of the chain.
Guideline
Distance B
sliding piece
Measure the distance from the flat part of the link fork
directly above the chain, not from the edge of the link fork.
Info
Top chain section
Chain wear is not always even. Repeat this measure-
ment at different chain positions.
Chain tension
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
F02029-10
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Adjust the chain tension. (
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
( p. 176)
.
A
between the link fork and the
2.5 cm (0.98 in)
from the chain
C
must be taut.
2 ... 5 mm (0.08 ... 0.2 in)
p. 185)