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Pivot bearing
The pivot bearing
1
for PDS suspension struts at the swinging fork is
Teflon-coated and must not be lubricated with either grease or other lubri-
cants. Grease and other lubricants cause the Teflon coat to dissolve,
whereby the bearing’s lifecycle will be reduced dramatically.
When cleaning your bike with a high-pressure cleaner, do not aim the high-
pressure spray directly at the pivot bearing.
Check chain tension
To check the chain tension, park the motorcycle.
Press chain upward at the end of the chain sliding component. The distance
between chain and swing arm should be approx. 15 mm (0.6 in). In the
course of this procedure, the upper chain portion
B
must be taut (see
drawing).
If necessary, correct chain tension.
WARNING
– I
F CHAIN TENSION IS TOO GREAT
,
PARTS WITHIN THE SECONDARY TRANSMISSION
(
CHAIN
,
CHAIN WHEELS AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
)
WILL BE SUBJECTED TO UNNE
-
CESSARY STRESS
,
RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND EVEN CHAIN BREAKAGE
.
– T
OO MUCH SLACK IN THE CHAIN
,
ON THE OTHER HAND
,
CAN RESULT IN THE CHAIN
JUMPING OFF THE CHAIN WHEELS
. I
F THIS HAPPENS
,
THE CHAIN COULD ALSO BLOCK
THE REAR WHEEL OR DAMAGE THE ENGINE
.
– I
N EITHER CASE THE OPERATOR IS LIKELY TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE
.
Correct chain tension
Loosen collar nut
2
, loosen lock nuts
3
, and turn right and left adjusting
screws
4
equally far. Tighten lock nuts.
Before tightening the collar nut, verify that the chain adjusters
5
are sitting
close to the adjusting screws and that the rear wheel has been
aligned with the front wheel.
Tighten collar nut
2
to 80 Nm (60 ft.lb).
WARNING
– I
F YOU DON
’
T HAPPEN TO HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH AT HAND
,
MAKE SURE YOU
HAVE THE TIGHTENING TORQUE CORRECTED BY A
KTM
DEALER AS SOON AS POSSI
-
BLE
. A
LOOSE AXLE MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF YOUR
MOTORCYCLE
.
– T
IGHTEN THE COLLAR NUT WITH THE REQUIRED TORQUE
. A
LOOSE WHEEL SPINDLE
MAY LEAD TO AN UNSTABLE BEHAVIOR OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE
.
15 mm
B
1
2
3
4
5
5
3
4
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