KTM 1190 RC8 R Track, Owner'S Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Loosen nut

.
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Loosen nuts

.
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws

on the left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 15… 20 mm (0.59… 0.79 in)
Turn adjusting screws

on the left and right so that the markings on the left
and right chain adjuster

are in the same position in relation to the reference
marks

. 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

.
–
Make sure that chain adjusters

are in contact with adjusting screws

.
–
Tighten nut

.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5 90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft) Thread greased
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjuster (35 mm/1.38") allows dif-
ferent secondary transmission ratios to be used with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters

can be turned through 180°.
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Install the rear frame sliders. ( p. 72)
10.25
Checking the chain, rear sprocket and engine sprocket
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Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket and engine sprocket are worn:
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Replace the rear sprocket or engine sprocket.
x
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be
replaced together.
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Shift into neutral.
–
Pull the lower chain section with specified weight

.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement 15 kg (33 lb.)
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Measure the distance

of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Maximum distance

at the longest
chain section
272 mm (10.71 in)
» If distance

is greater than the specified measurement:
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Replace the chain.
x
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should also be changed.
A new chain wears out faster on old, worn sprockets.
For safety reasons, the chain has no chain joint.