Checking The Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, And Chain Guide - KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 Owner's Manual

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

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Main work
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1
Loosen nut .
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2
Loosen nuts .
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
and right.
Guideline
Chain tension
3
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.
–
2
Tighten nuts .
–
Make sure that chain adjusters
3
adjusting screws .
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1
Tighten nut .
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spin-
dle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters
(32 mm (1.26 in)) enables different secondary ratios
with the same chain length.
4
Chain adjusters
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
–
Shift the transmission into neutral.
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Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket and engine sprocket are worn:
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Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain
should always be replaced together.
3
55 ... 58 mm (2.17 ...
2.28 in)
on the left and right so that the
A
. The rear
4
are fitted correctly on
M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
can be turned by 180°.
p. 61)
p. 61)
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