KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Loosen nut

.
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Loosen nuts

.
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Adjust chain tension by turning the adjustment screws

on the left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 15… 20 mm (0.59… 0.79 in)
Turn the 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

.
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Make sure that the chain adjusters

are on the adjusting screws

.
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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 (35mm / 1.38") allows differ-
ent secondary transmission ratios to be used with the same chain length.
The chain adjusters

can be turned through 180°.