Checking The Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, And Chain Guide - KTM 790 DUKE 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 the adjusting screws
the markings on the left and right chain adjusters
the same position relative to the reference marks
rear 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
V01242-10 –
Make sure that chain adjusters
adjusting screws
–
1
Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel
spindle
Finishing work
–
Check the chain tension. (
–
Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
( p. 61)
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. (
Main work
–
Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket and engine sprocket are worn:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
.
.
2 ... 5 mm (0.08 ... 0.2 in)
3
on the left and right so that
2
.
4
are fitted correctly on
3
.
.
M25x1.5 90 Nm (66.4 lbf ft)
Thread and contact area
of wheel spindle greased
p. 65)
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain
should always be replaced together.
3
left
4
are in
A
. The
p. 61)
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