Checking Rubber Ring On The Wp Rear Shock Absorber; Lubricate Rear Suspension Linkage; Checking Chain Tension; Correct Chain Tension - KTM 625 SXC 2003 Owner's Manual

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Checking rubber ring on the WP rear shock absorber

A rubber ring mounted on the rear shock absorber serves as a vibration
damper. This ring gets pressed together with time and loses its shock
absorbing function.
Measure the distance between the two discs at various points around their
circumferences. The space should be at least 2.5 mm (0,1 in) wide. Have
min. 2,5 mm
the rubber ring replaced by an KTM dealer when compaction due to wear
has exceeded this lower limit.
N
OT REPLACING THE RUBBER RING IN TIME CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
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HE DAMPING UNIT OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER IS FILLED WITH HIGH COMPRESSED
NITROGEN
MAINTENANCE WORK YOURSELF

Lubricate rear suspension linkage

The bearings in the link lever must be greased in regular intervals. For this
purpose, a lubricating nipple
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FTER EACH TIME THE MOTORCYCLE IS WASHED
THE LUBRICATING NIPPLE TO PUSH ANY WATER OUT OF THE BEARINGS

Checking chain tension

For checking, put the motorcycle on its main stand or jack it up on its frame
so that the rear wheel is relieved of any load.
Push the chain upwards appr. 30 mm (1,2 in) from the end of the chain
sliding component until the upper part of the chain is tensioned (see
illustration)
Now, the distance
respectively 5 mm (0,2 in) (depending on final drive ratio). The upper part
A = 0mm
of the chain
Correct chain tension, if necessary!
– I
F CHAIN TENSION IS TOO HIGH
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CHAIN
SUBJECTED TO UNNECESSARY STRESS
CHAIN BREAKAGE
– T
OO MUCH SLACK IN THE CHAIN
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JUMPING OFF THE SPROCKETS
REAR WHEEL OR DAMAGE THE ENGINE
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N EITHER CASE THE OPERATOR IS LIKELY TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE
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Correct chain tension

Loosen collar nut
adjusting screws
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Before tightening the collar nut, verify that the chain adjusters
sitting close to the adjusting screws and that the rear wheel has been
aligned with the front wheel.
Tighten collar nut
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F YOU DON
THE TIGHTENING TORQUE CORRECTED BY A
LOOSE AXLE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
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NOTE:
The large adjusting range of the chain adjusters (32mm) allows you to use
different secondary ratios in combination with the same chain length. The
chain adjusters
! CAUTION
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WARNING
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EVER TRY TO TAKE THE SHOCK ABSORBER APART OR TO DO ANY
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EVERE INJURIES COULD BE THE RESULT
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is mounted on the link lever.
CAUTION
!
A between chain and swingarm should be 0 mm
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must be tight (see illustration).
WARNING
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PARTS WITHIN THE SECONDARY TRANSMISSION
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SPROCKETS DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
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RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND EVEN
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ON THE OTHER HAND
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F THIS HAPPENS
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, loosen lock nuts
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equally far. Tighten lock nuts
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with 80 Nm (59 ft.lb).
WARNING
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T HAPPEN TO HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH AT HAND
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can be rotated by 180°.
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IT IS ESPECIALY IMPORTANT TO GREASE
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WILL BE
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CAN RESULT IN THE CHAIN
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THE CHAIN COULD ALSO BLOCK THE
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, and turn right and left
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MAKE SURE YOU HAVE
KTM
DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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