KTM 85 SX 17/14 User Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 46
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
400725-01
– Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner ( p. 88)
Off-road chain spray ( p. 88)
11.35 Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
– If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-
ings in the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause
the chain or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall
off the engine sprocket or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Ensure that the chain tension is
correct and adjust it if necessary.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 32)
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Main work
– Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure
chain tension A.
Info
Lower chain section 1 must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension 55… 58 mm (2.17… 2.28 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 46)
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 32)
11.36 Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
– If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-
ings in the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause
the chain or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall
off the engine sprocket or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Ensure that the chain tension is
correct and adjust it if necessary.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 32)
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 46)

KTM 85 SX 17/14 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	85 SX 17/14
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English