Checking The Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, And Chain Guide - KTM 450 Rally Factory Replica 2021 Owner's Manual

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Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide

Main work
–
1
Loosen nut
–
2
Loosen nuts
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
and right.
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn adjusting screws
markings on the left and right chain adjusters are in the
same position relative to reference marks
wheel is then correctly aligned.
Info
The top chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even. Repeat this measure-
ment at different chain positions.
–
Tighten nuts
F02406-10 –
Make sure that chain adjusters
adjusting screws
–
1
Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spin-
dle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters
enables different secondary ratios with the same chain
length.
Chain adjusters
Finishing work
–
Remove motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
–
Shift the transmission into neutral.
–
Check the chain, rear sprocket, and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the chain, rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
.
.
7 mm
3
on the left and right so that the
2
.
4
are fitted correctly on
3
.
.
M25x1.5
4
can be turned by 180°.
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain
should always be replaced together.
3
left
A
. The rear
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 55)
p. 55)
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