Checking The Chain, Rear Sprocket, And Engine Sprocket - KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 2021 Owner's Manual

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking the chain, rear sprocket, and engine sprocket

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Main work
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1
Loosen nut .
–
2
Loosen nuts .
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
and right.
Guideline
The chain tension is correctly set when the screwdriver is
parallel to the ground.
3
Turn adjusting screws
markings on left and right chain tension adjusters
the same position relative to reference marks
wheel is then correctly aligned.
Info
The top part of the chain must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should check the
setting at different chain positions.
–
2
Tighten nuts .
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Make sure that chain adjusters
3
adjusting screws .
–
1
Tighten nut .
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel M25x1.5
spindle
Info
4
Chain adjusters
Finishing work
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Remove the vehicle from the center stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the vehicle with the center stand. (
Main work
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Check the chain, rear sprocket and front sprocket for wear.
» If the chain, rear sprocket or front sprocket is worn:
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Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
The front sprocket, rear sprocket and chain
should always be replaced together.
3
on the left and right so that the
4
are in
A
. The rear
4
are fitted correctly on
90 Nm (66.4 lbf ft)
Thread greased
can be turned by 180°.
p. 96)
p. 96)
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