Adjusting The Chain Tension - KTM 125 SX EU Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.39

Adjusting the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-
ings in the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause
the chain or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall
off the engine sprocket or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Ensure that the chain tension is
correct and adjust it if necessary.
Main work
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Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure
chain tension
Info
The bottom chain section
Chain wear is not always even; repeat this measurement at different chain
positions.
Chain tension
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» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
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. (
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Check the chain tension. (
Main work
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Loosen nut
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Loosen nuts
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn adjusting screws
and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to reference marks
The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
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Tighten nuts
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Make sure that chain adjusters
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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) enables different
secondary ratios with the same chain length.
L00952-10
Chain adjusters
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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A
must be taut.
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p. 57)
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2
on the left and right so that the markings on the left
3
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2
are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
4
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1
can be turned by 180°.
4
55... 58 mm (2.17... 2.28 in)
p. 41)
p. 41)
to the left and right.
3
55... 58 mm (2.17... 2.28 in)
M25x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 41)
58
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A
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3