Correct Chain Tension; Chain Maintenance; Checking The Chain For Wear - KTM 950 ADVENTURE 2006 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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15 KG
max. 272 mm
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Correct chain tension

Loosen collar nut [1], loosen counter nuts [2], and turn right and left
adjusting screws [3] equally far. Tighten counter nuts [2].
Before tightening the wheel spindle, verify that the chain adjusters [4] are
sitting close to the adjusting screws and that the rear wheel has been
aligned with the front wheel.
Tighten collar nut [1] with 90 Nm.
IF YOU DON'T HAPPEN TO HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH AT HAND, MAKE SURE YOU
HAVE THE TIGHTENING TORQUE CORRECTED BY A KTM DEALER AS SOON AS POS-
SIBLE. A LOOSE AXLE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF YOUR
MOTORCYCLE.

Chain maintenance

The maintenance of the X-ring chain is reduced to a minimum. Clean with a
soft water jet. Never use a brush or solvent to clean the chain. When the chain
is dry use a chain spray specially made for X-ring chains (Motorex Chainlube
622).
– NO LUBRICATION IS ALLOWED TO REACH THE REAR TIRE OR THE BRAKE DISK,
EITHERWISE THE ROAD ADHERENCE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKING EFFECTS
WOULD BE STRONGLY REDUCED AND THE MOTORCYCLE COULD EASILY GET
OUT OF CONTROL.
– THE CHAIN DOES NOT HAVE A CHAIN JOINT FOR SAFETY REASONS. ALWAYS
HAVE THE CHAIN REPLACED IN AN AUTHORIZED KTM WORKSHOP WHERE THE
SERVICE TECHNICANS HAVE THE REQUIRED RIVETING TOOL.
– NEVER MOUNT A NORMAL CHAIN JOINT.
Also check sprockets and chain guides for wear, and replace if necessary.

Checking the chain for wear

To check the chain for wear proceed as follows:
Switch the transmission to idle and put a load of approx. 15 kilograms
(33 lbs) on the lower part of the chain (see illustration). Now measure the
distance between 18 chain rollers on the upper part of the chain. The chain
needs to be replaced when the distance is 272 mm (10.70 in). Since chains
do not always wear evenly, repeat the measurement at different parts of the
chain.
Replace the chain if any X-rings are missing.
NOTE:
If you mount a new chain, the sprockets should also be replaced. New chains
wear faster if used on old used sprockets.
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