KTM 2009 690 Rally Factory Replica, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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8.27
Adjusting the Bowden cable
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Remove the front fuel tank. ( p. 56)
600101-10
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Check the gas Bowden cable route.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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To adjust, loosen lock nut

, turn adjusting screw

accordingly and retighten the
lock nut.
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Ensure that the throttle grip automatically returns to the idle position after it
is released.
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Install the fuel tank. ( p. 56)
8.28
Checking chain dirt
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. ( p. 40)
8.29
Cleaning the chain
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
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Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
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The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner ( p. 98)
Offroad chain spray ( p. 98)
8.30
Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain tension is too high, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-
ings in transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain can
rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Check for correct chain tension and adjust if
necessary.
600056-10
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Rest the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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Make sure that the chain adjusters are mounted correctly on the adjusting screws.