KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R, Owner'S Manual

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13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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13.14 Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bearings in
the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause the chain
or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall off the engine
sprocket or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Ensure that the chain tension is correct and adjust it
if necessary.
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Place the motorcycle onto the side stand.
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Shift the transmission to idle .
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In the area of markings

and

on the chain sliding guard, push the chain sliding
guard upward and determine the chain tension.
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The lower chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
The upper edge of the chain is located between markings  and  .
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
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Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 108)