Checking Chain Wear - KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking chain wear

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Engage neutral gear.
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Pull the lower chain section with specified weight
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement
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Measure distance
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
Maximum distance
chain section
» If the distance
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Change the rear sprocket / engine sprocket, chain and chain sliding guard.
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of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
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at the longest
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is greater than the specified measurement:
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Info
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
For safety reasons, the chain has no chain joint. Always have the chain
changed in an authorized KTM-RC8 workshop, where they have the nec-
essary special tools.
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15 kg (33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
135
x