Checking The Cha In, Rear - KTM 790 Adventure R 2019 Repair Manual

WHEELS 14
Main work
- Loosen nut
O .
- Loosen nuts
8.
- Adjust t he chain tension by turning adjusting screws
@)
left
and right.
Guideline
Chain tension
I
2 .. . 5 mm (0.08 .. . 0 .2 in)
Turn the adjusting screws
@)
on the left and right so that
the markings on the left and right chain adjusters
C,
are in
the same position relative to the reference marks
f).
The
rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
• Info
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The top chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even. Repeat th is measure-
ment at d ifferent chain positions.
- Tighten nuts
8 .
- Make sure that chain adjusters
C,
are fitted correctly on
adjusting screws
C,.
- Tighten nut
O .
Guideli ne
Nut, rear wheel M25xl.5
90 Nm (66.4 lbf
ft)
spindle Thread and contact area
of wheel spindle greased
Finishing work
- Check the chain tension.
(I!.
p. 171)
14.10.14 Checking the cha in, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide
Preparatory work
100132-10
- Raise motorcycle with rear lifti ng gear.(~ p. 15)
Main work
- Check the chain, rear sprocket, and engine sprocket for wear.
• If the chai n, rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
- Change the drivetrai n kit. (- I p. 179)
• Info
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The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain
should always be replaced together.
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