KTM 2013 1190 RC8 R EU/UK Owner's Manual page 166

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
Main work
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Loosen nut
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Loosen nuts
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Adjust chain tension by turning the adjustment screws
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn the adjusting screws
right chain adjuster
The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
Info
The lower chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should check the setting at different chain
positions.
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Tighten nuts
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Make sure that the chain adjusters
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Tighten nut
Guideline
B01327-10
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjuster (35mm / 1.38") allows differ-
ent secondary transmission ratios to be used with the same chain length.
The chain adjusters
.
1
.
2
on the left and right so that the markings on the left and
3
are in the same position in relation to the reference marks
4
.
2
are on the adjusting screws
4
.
1
M25x1.5
can be turned through 180°.
4
on the left and right.
3
15... 20 mm (0.59... 0.79 in)
.
3
90 Nm Thread greased
(66.4 lbf ft)
164
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