KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, Owner'S Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
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Shift the transmission into neutral .
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Pull on the lower chain section with the specified weight
A
.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measure-
ment 15 kg (33 lb.)
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Measure distance
B
of 18 chain rollers in the lower chain
section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Maximum distance B from
18 chain rollers at the
longest chain section
272 mm (10.71 in)
» If distance
B
is greater than the specified measurement:
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Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear sprocket
and engine sprocket should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on an old, worn rear
sprocket or engine sprocket.
For safety reasons, the chain has no chain joint.