KTM 65 SX User Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 43
11.36 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 27)
– Remove the chain guard. ( p. 40)
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Main work
– Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket and engine sprocket are worn:
–
Change.the drive set. x
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The rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain should always be
changed together.
When fitting the chain joint, always make sure that the closed side
of the joint faces forward (riding direction).
– Check the chain for wear.
» If the chain is worn:
–
Change.the drive set. x
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When you replace the chain, you should also change the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
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– Check the engine sprocket cover for wear.
» If the engine sprocket cover is worn through in the marked area A:
–
Change the engine sprocket cover. x
– Check the engine sprocket cover for tightness.
» If the engine sprocket cover is loose:
– Tighten the engine sprocket cover.
Guideline
Screw, engine sprocket cover M6 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
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– Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
» If the lower edge of the chain pins is in line with or below the chain sliding
guard:
–
Change the chain sliding guard. x
– Check the chain sliding guard for tightness.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
– Tighten the chain sliding guard.

KTM 65 SX Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	65 SX
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English