KTM 890 Duke R US 2020 Operator's Manual page 178

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Shift the transmission to neutral position.
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Pull on the lower chain section with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight of chain wear mea-
surement
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Measure distance
section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even. Repeat this measure-
ment at different chain positions.
Maximum distance
18 chain rollers at the
longest chain section
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If distance
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Change the drivetrain kit.
M01433-10
15 kg (33 lb.)
B
of 18 chain rollers in the lower chain
272 mm (10.71 in)
B
from
B
is greater than the specified measurement:
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear sprocket
and engine sprocket should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprock-
ets.
For safety reasons, the chain has no chain joint.
A
.