KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 2021 Owner's Manual page 103

–
Shift the transmission into neutral
–
Pull on the lower chain section with specified weight
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measure-
ment
–
Measure distance
section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Maximum distance
18 chain rollers at the
longest chain section
»
If distance
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
401665-10
–
Check chain sliding guard for wear at the recess.
Info
When the chain slider is new, one third of surface
C
area
of the recess.
»
If surface area
bottom edge
–
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Change the chain sliding guard.
–
Check that the chain slider is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
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Tighten screws on the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain slid-
ing guard
–
Check the chain guide for wear.
» If the chain guide is worn:
–
Change the chain guide.
–
Check that the chain guide is firmly seated.
» If the chain guide is loose:
–
Tighten the screws on the chain guide.
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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
.
15 kg (33 lb.)
B
of 18 chain rollers in the upper 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 the 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.
1
of chain links is visible at bottom edge
C
of the chain links is no longer visible on
D
of the recess:
M5x10
A
.
D
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
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