KTM 125 EXC EU 2010, Owner'S Manual, Page: 59 / 140

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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400225-10
–
Loosen nut

.
–
Loosen nuts

.
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws

to the left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 8… 10 mm (0.31… 0.39 in)
Turn adjusting screws

on the left and right so that the markings on the left
and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to reference marks

.
The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
–
Tighten nuts

.
–
Make sure that chain adjusters

are fitted correctly on adjusting screws

.
–
Tighten nut

.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) enables different
secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters

can be turned by 180°.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 38)
11.45
Adjusting the chain guide
x
400224-10
(XC)
–
Loosen screw

. Remove screw

. Swing the chain guide down.
Condition
Number of teeth:
≤
44 teeth
–
Insert collar bushing

in hole

. Position the chain guide.
–
Mount and tighten screw

. Tighten screw

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
Condition
Number of teeth:
≥
45 teeth
–
Insert collar bushing

in hole

. Position the chain guide.
–
Mount and tighten screw

. Tighten screw

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)