KTM 990 Adventure R USA 2010, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE
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Jack up the vehicle on the center stand. ( p. 75)
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Shift the transmission to neutral.
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Pull the lower chain section with specified weight

.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement 15 kg (33 lb.)
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Measure the distance

of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
Maximum distance

at the longest
chain section
272 mm (10.71 in)
» If distance

is greater than the specified measurement:
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Change the chain. x
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
For safety reasons, the chain has no chain joint.