KTM 2014 1190 Adventure, Owner'S Manual

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13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Main work
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Loosen nut 1 .
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Loosen nuts 2 .
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Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws
3
on the left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 40… 45 mm (1.57… 1.77 in)
Turn adjusting screws
3
on the left and right so that the markings on the left and
right chain adjusters
4
are in the same position in relation to reference marks
C
.
The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
Info
The upper part of the chain 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
2
.
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Make sure that chain adjusters 4 are resting against adjusting screws 3 .
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Tighten nut
1
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5 90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft) Thread greased
Info
Chain adjusters
4
can be turned through 180°.