Check Chain Tension; Correct Chain Tension; Chain Maintenance - KTM 1998 125sx Owner's Manual

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Check chain tension

– To check the chain tension, park the motorcycle.
A
– Press chain upward at the end of the chain sliding component. The distance
– If necessary, correct chain tension.
– I
– T
– I

Correct chain tension

– Loosen collar nut
4 – Before tightening the collar nut, verify that the chain adjusters
– Tighten collar nut
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– T
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Chain maintenance

For long chain life, good maintenance is very important. Chains without O-rings
should be cleaned in fireproof solvent regularly and afterwards treated with hot
grease or chain spray (Shell Advance Bio Chain).
O-ring chains on the other hand are very simple to clean. The best way is to use
lots of water, but never use brushes or cleaning liquids. After letting the chain dry,
you can use a special O-ring chain spray (Shell Advance Bio Chain).
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THE ROAD ADHERENCE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKING EFFECTS WOULD BE STRONGLY REDU
CED AND THE MOTORCYCLE COULD EASILY LOSE CONTROL
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MUST POINT IN RUNNING DIRECTION
Also check sprockets and chain guides for wear, and replace if necessary.
between chain and swing arm should be approx. 15 mm (0.6 in). In the course
of this procedure, the upper chain portion A must be taut (see drawing).
WARNING
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F CHAIN TENSION IS TOO GREAT
CHAIN WHEELS AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
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STRESS RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND EVEN CHAIN BREAKAGE
,
OO MUCH SLACK IN THE CHAIN
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PING OFF THE CHAIN WHEELS F THIS HAPPENS
REAR WHEEL OR DAMAGE THE ENGINE
N EITHER CASE THE OPERATOR IS LIKELY TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE
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, loosen lock nuts
3
ews equally far. Tighten lock nuts.
close to the adjusting screws and that the rear wheel has been aligned with the
front wheel.
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to 80 Nm (60 ft.lb).
WARNING
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F YOU DON T HAPPEN TO HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH AT HAND
TIGHTENING TORQUE CORRECTED BY A
AXLE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
IGHTEN THE COLLAR NUT WITH THE REQUIRED TORQUE
LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE BEHAVIOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
WARNING
O LUBRICATION IS ALLOWED TO REACH THE REAR TIRE OR THE BRAKE DISKS
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CAUTION
HEN MOUNTING THE CHAIN MASTERLINK CLIP
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PARTS WITHIN THE SECONDARY TRANSMISSION
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WILL BE SUBJECTED TO UNNECESSARY
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ON THE OTHER HAND CAN RESULT IN THE CHAIN JUM
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THE CHAIN COULD ALSO BLOCK THE
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, and turn right and left adjusting scr-
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MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE
KTM
DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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LOOSE WHEEL SPINDLE MAY
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THE CLOSED SIDE OF THE MASTERLINK CLIP
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CHAIN
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are sitting
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LOOSE
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EITHERWISE
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