Adjusting The Chain Guide - KTM 50 SX 2012 Owner's Manual

11 MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.36

Adjusting the chain guide

Info
The size of the chain wheel varies with the number of teeth. The chain guide can be adjusted on small sprockets.
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Check the chain sliding piece for wear.
» If the lower edge of the chain pins is in line with or below the chain sliding
piece:
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Change the chain sliding piece.
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Check the chain sliding piece for tightness.
» If the chain sliding piece is loose:
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Tighten the chain sliding piece.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding piece
401036-01
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Check the chain guide for wear.
» If the chain guide is worn down to the top or bottom edge:
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Change the chain guide.
401034-01
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Check the chain guide for tightness.
» If the chain guide is loose:
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Tighten the chain guide.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
100897-01
Finishing work
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Install the engine sprocket cover.
(50 SX)
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Install the chain guard. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
x
Preparatory work
(50 SX)
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Remove the chain guard. (
x
M8
x
M6
x ( p. 38)
p. 38)
p. 27)
p. 37)
42
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)