2017 KTM 65 SX Owner's Manual (Page 45 of 94)

2017 KTM 65 SX Owner's Manual
Posted on 15 Feb, 2017
Model: 2017 KTM 65 SX
Pages: 94
File size: 4 MB

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 43
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 29)
400725-01
Main work
Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner ( p. 86)
Off-road chain spray ( p. 86)
Finishing work
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 29)
11.32 Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidentsIncorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bearings wear more
quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the rear wheel locks or
the engine will be damaged.
Check the chain tension regularly.
Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 29)
V00235-10
Main work
Press the chain upward at the end of the chain sliding piece and determine chain
tension
.
Info
The upper part of the chain
must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension 5… 8 mm (0.2… 0.31 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 43)
Finishing work
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 29)
11.33 Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidentsIncorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bearings wear more
quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the rear wheel locks or
the engine will be damaged.
Check the chain tension regularly.
Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 29)
Check the chain tension. ( p. 43)


General
Year 2017
Make KTM
Model 65 SX
Language English
Pages 94
Filetype PDF (Download)
File size 4 MB

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