Cleaning The Chain; Checking The Chain Tension - KTM 50 SX 2012 Owner's Manual

11 MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.32

Cleaning the chain

Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
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Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
11.33

Checking the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain tension is too high, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-
ings in transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain can
rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Check the chain tension and correct if neces-
sary.
Main work
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
400678-01
Finishing work
(50 SX)
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Install the chain guard. (
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner (
Off-road chain spray (
400725-01
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
(50 SX)
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Remove the chain guard. (
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