How to Adjust Chain on KTM Duke or RC 390 / 200 Motorcycle.

[@newtonneogi7771]

Thank you. I have a moto-jack ,not a full blown paddock but I tried your steps and loosened the chain. The showroom guys are worthless, last servicing they over tightened the chain, I loosened it myself today and did it first time in my life. Your video helped me immensely.

[@rvkvikas]

I am glad my video helped. Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy my other videos too and hope you subscribe.

[@newtonneogi7771]

Please make a video on clutch cable and throttle cable replacement if possible. I searched on youtube could'nt find any such properly explained ones. Many thanks in advance

[@cutiepiepatooteypie]

REALLY GOOD explanation at 5:40!!!! The most helpful video about chain tightening!!!

[@joloestoque3646]

Thanks bro. Just got my duke 4 days ago and I’ve been wanting to adjust the chain because it has this clanking sound to it. Very informative video.

[@affinitystablepeanuts]

Thanks for making this video mate! Especially for mentioning how to tell if the chain is too lose or too tight by the sound of it. I've tightened mine to the spec (so I thought) and it was making screeching sounds. I'm pretty sure it's too tight for its own good.

[@kri227]

BRO.Your maintenance is awesome,your bike looks like that is has been purchased yesterday.Good informative video as well.RIDE SAFE.

[@rvkvikas]

Thank you mate :)

[@unseen289]

If you get a spot of dirt on the orange KTM looks dirty instantly. I clean my bike every sunday to keep it fresh.

[@invasion8547]

So true and your chain, its so clean when i touch mine my hands just get black

[@aronsari8133]

I watched a few vids on this topic, Yours is the best imo. Good job.

[@vipurva]

Thanks for video vikas. The chain on my 390 has loosened so needed to check how to tighten it. This was very helpful.

[@rvkvikas]

Vipurva Parikh Thank you for watching! Hope you are subscribed to the channel and do enjoy my other videos too. You can find me on Facebook also.

[@smitkashyap2805]

Thanks a lot man. I just bought duke 390 few days back nd i am on a trip of 800 km to nd fro nd the chain has become very loose and ktm service centres are closed due to festivals nd outside no mechanic is willing to touch the bike. I ll try nd tighten it before i ride it tomorrow.

[@siddhaarthsarvagyam9726]

Thanks a ton Vikas! This tutorial was overdue..Cheers

[@rvkvikas]

Thank you mate. Thanks for watching! Have a nice day!

[@andy010485]

Great DIY video..Thanks for this. Keep doing this kind of videos. Its very informative for us novices. :)

[@rvkvikas]

Anindya Kar Sorry for the late reply! Thanks for watching mate! Hope you are subscribed to the channel. Hope you enjoy my other videos too. Have a nice day!

[@josephnayak3165]

Thank you for such an informative video bro. I own a Dominar and mistakenly tightened the chain a bit too much so was confused on how to loosen the chain, and your video gave me a insight. Thank you.

[@rvkvikas]

Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy my other videos too and hope you subscribe.

[@abhijeetsinha5113]

Thanks bro for such a informative video...I am also a duke 390 owner and badly suffering by this problem...i do adjust whenever its need but within a week it gone loose again and again

[@joncrich]

nice video very helpful bro now i will adjust my ktm rc 390

[@SeePatPlay]

Thanks for taking your time and showing this

[@rvkvikas]

Thanks brother

[@navtejsingh0]

Thank you sir. I have seen all videos of your channel. Great work sir. God speed !

[@rvkvikas]

Thank you mate. Thanks for watching! Have a nice day!

[@JobyStaneslavose]

just bought a paddock stand(exactly like the one u have) and was wondering how to do the chain adjustment. thanks for the video.

[@rvkvikas]

***** Sorry for the late reply.. Thanks for watching mate! Hope you are subscribed to the channel. Hope you enjoy my other videos too. Have a nice day!

[@sushrutdongargaonkar2073]

Hi, the KTM guy I tightened my chain from didn't even put the bike on the paddock stand and said that it'd make noise after getting tightened up and it indeed is. Is it something of a concern?

[@invasion8547]

Thanks for the video you have showed everything good and i was worrying if i didn´t tighten the bolt holding the wheels enough but you showed how to correctly thanks:)

[@RoadsideChannelTX]

Thanks for the video, it helped a lot!

[@subhasisghosh5472]

i found a yellow mark on my chain, what is the mark for?? is it a tighter spot?? please tell me.. i couldnt find a tighter spot on my chain

[@Ajaysharma-mj8tm]

#vikas I have a new 2017 ktm rc 390 which is just 2 weeks old and I'm facing vibrations from the battery cover at low rpms in 1&2 gears like at 2-4k rpm . how to fix this?

[@rajeevp]

You are the real biker.

[@kamalthapa723]

My bike get stuck sometime in 3& 4th gear while giving throtel, so what will be the problem of my bike is it for changing chains sprocket or something else? I would be highly thankful if you suggest

[@Netflix9919]

I tightened my bikes chain its a bajaj avenger the minimum slack i left is 2.5cm and i was careful about the wheel alignment but there is a problem I don't know if it is when i turn the rear wheel slowly the chain kinda moves up and down a little bit and there is a little noise is it normal or the wheel is not properly aligned??

[@dcosta]

This video was very helpful! Thanks!

[@juanmanuelnavarro9227]

To make the adjustment of the chain, do I need that paddock stand?

[@adarshbhavsar122]

Yes

[@maxwrist6461]

I have ktm duke 200 and my chain is loos in some point tight in some point..... My chain is hitting swing arm as well and ..my question is can i tight chain when i have two different tight/loos point.. My doubt is, if there is a tight point in chain and i goes for tighten the chain that would affect the tighted point to more tight??

[@Anangmahato21]

B4 adjusting the chain, the chain should be cleaned and lubed? Or after adjusting we can lube the chain?!

[@TrueDreams]

Awesome. Simple and direct!

[@jessezandstra1]

Thanks a bunch for the comprehensive guide! Why go to a garage when you can easily do it yourself.

[@rvkvikas]

Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy my other videos too and hope you subscribe.

[@DEAVNSHB]

Thank u for the informative video thank for sharing with all..

[@rvkvikas]

Garika Kaushik Thanks bro! Hope this video helped you!

[@DEAVNSHB]

Yeah bro..

[@jeronimosj16]

Thank you for the info my friend, I'm going to do this soon.

[@rvkvikas]

Jeronimo Lira Thank you very much for watching! Hope you are subscribed to the channel and do enjoy my other videos also..

[@riderzz46]

Thanks a lot vikas bro. Was pretty easy tightening the chain after watching this video. Really helpful. Ride safe :)

[@ramansonipat]

Good job Vikas. Just a suggestion, blur your number plate next time.

[@rvkvikas]

Yes, you are correct, I forget to hide the number plates :) Thank you mate. Thanks for watching! Have a nice day!

[@kamalakarsuryavanshi]

Hey what are those stickers with some instructions near the chain? On that chain cover??

[@Aneeshm46]

i have cbr 250r my bike chain tighten but when rotating the chain some area litle bit lose. so i checking in showroom they said itz commen think itz always have but mind have smthing wrong pls give reply

[@Anajjsjkakakzj]

Informative ❤

[@ShawnPaul86]

Need to mention how to accurately measure the slack in the chain. With the bike on the side stand, and you push up on the bottom chain at the second support the chain should be .2-.28 inches from touching the swing arm. The chain on these bikes actually runs pretty tight I feel. (owner manual specifications)

[@rvkvikas]

Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy my other videos too and hope you subscribe...

[@sourabhdhawan]

THE GREAT VIDEO FOR DIY REPAIRS OF KTM DUKE OR RC: Please make a video also on rear suspension with full details.

[@rvkvikas]

+Sourabh Dhawan Sure mate! Thank you! Hope you enjoy my other videos too and hope you are subscribed to me. Cheers!

[@sourabhdhawan]

You're welcome

[@prithviraj1463]

Sir there is some tak tak sound near the chain while i ride 20-30 speed in 2 nd gear slowly is there any problem when i went to ktm showroom mechanic said when u ride in low rpm it come or low rpm low gear is it true service people say it's normal when u ride in off-road

[@sriharshamadineni]

Hi Vikas, the abs cable on rear brake was cut deliberately or an accident? I just noticed the cable dangling.

[@nutterbirdmoto]

+Sri Harsha Madineni Dog ate it

[@kayomarzbacha]

Neat video, really comprehensive, thanks for sharing, wish I had seen it earlier. My last ride from Mumbai - Goa and return, I struggled with a loose chain on the return journey, was a real bother. With a little practice and training this should be a good spot fix for anyone to carry out. 2 quick questions: 1. Not everyone will own a paddock stand, any alternate solution to how to do the same procedure without the stand? 2. Can the same operation be carried out on any chain driven bike? Thanks again, happy riding, Cheers...

[@rvkvikas]

Kayomarz Bacha Thank you very much for watching the video my friend and I am glad you liked the video. Yes, learning this procedure is very important for us. Will take only a little practice.. Yes, even without a Paddock stand, we can do this, we will need help of a friend to hold the motorbike and bend it towards and on to the side stand, that will lift the rear wheel up and we can do the required process... Yes, this process is almost the same on most of the motorbikes with a chain. Hope you enjoy my other videos also and hope you have subscribed to the channel. Have a nice week ahead.

[@basilkhalid1856]

Very useful 👌broo

[@aymericboisvieux616]

Very well explained, great help !

[@basngewlemmarsing1500]

Bro please reply me😭...why my chain cover make bad noise (kdet) when go offroad

[@KU-jh1dw]

Refer the image on the stock chain guard. It tells the ideal chain slack

[@FaithisKey792]

i just got a Rc 390 but for some reason I do not know how to turn off my low beams when I'm riding during the day. The daytime running lights are on, the 2 at the front but my low beam as well. Is there a way to turn them off?

[@rvkvikas]

LUIS FRANCO Hello my friend, thank you for watching my video.. Oh, that is strange, usually only the daytime running lights should be on and not the low beam while the engine is running. I suggest you to show the motorbike to the service center mechanic and take their advise.. Please do keep me updated.. Hope you enjoy my other videos also and hope you have subscribed to the channel. Have a nice week ahead.

[@alexanderhauge2636]

One question. Is it best to loosen the wheel nut before placing the bike on the paddock stand? To much force and the bike falls off? And how tight should I fasten the wheel nut after I have tightened the chain? Alex

[@rvkvikas]

Alexander Hauge That is a very nice question! Yes, I did exactly the same. I loosened the wheel nut just a little before placing the bike on the stand.. The proper process to tighten the wheel nut is to use a Torque Wrench, however, most of us do not own one, so I did not use that in the video. You should apply only moderate pressure on the wheel nut and feel the torque, the moment you feel it is tight enough and would not come off, you should just stop. Thank you!

[@alexanderhauge2636]

This video helped me a lot :)

[@rvkvikas]

Alexander Hauge Thank you very much!

[@piyushpangavhane875]

Sir my duke 250 's chain was bit loose so I asked service man to tighten it to the fullest. Later on while driving the bike I got too many vibrations on the foot peg and overall bike. Again I made the chain loose but the vibrations aren't gone. What is the solution on it? Thanks in advance.

[@ITSEDUCATION369]

Sir Meri Ns 200 ki drive chain ka slackness 1.5cm h, kya mujhe chain loose karni chahiye

[@jagindasboragas3259]

Like you video....☝👍✌

[@prithvigowda7665]

sir! did u face ny alloy wheel crack problem till now? has ktm resolved those rims cracking problem in 2015 duke 390? I really need ua suggestions

[@XD-oc9ls]

Bro recently I have gone to the track ride at Leonia. I got crashed on(KTM RC 200)my bike handle direction went wrong(IF I PUT MY HANDLE ON 90° ANGLE THE TYRE IS NOT GOING ON THE RIGHT DIRECTION IT IS MOVING TOWORDS LEFT),so could you please make a video how to adjust it correctly.

[@mikediamond2199]

Can a tight chain no slack stop the wheel spinning?

[@tstephen6137]

I brought a new bike duke 200 bs6 and with in 500 kms the chain sproket is making so weird noises(tak tak tak)and service guys are not able to find it You have any idea about it ?

[@JJ-ws7vm]

Yea. Me too.. Did u find the solution

[@smagster]

I can't loosen the axle nut that way because the bolt going through spins on the other side

[@balbonstv4784]

Well explained brother. Thank you.

[@199prabin7]

Can you do a review on chain adjuster roller

[@petersudhakar]

Thanks for uploading the video..You choose the tightest point and tighten it further? Why do we have to pick the tightest point? Sorry i am new to all this but wanted to learn and hence my question might appear to be silly.

[@rvkvikas]

peter sudhakar Thank you peter for watching my video. We need to select the tightest point, so that, in case we select the loose point and try to tighten it, then, the tight point will get too tight. Please let me know if you have more questions. I would be glad to answer. Hope you enjoy my other videos also. Do subscribe so that you can stay updated with my new videos. Have a nice day.You can find me on Facebook also.facebook.com/vikas.rachamalla facebook.com/Iammotorbiker

[@nitinreddy9947]

I have a 2015 duke 390...when I change gears from 1-2 and 2-3 it makes a "thud sound which is annoying and this gear shift is not at all smooth!! Any solution?

[@smartnonsence101]

oil changed?

[@shabeermoideen]

do chain lubrication and try shifting it at higher rpm

clockwise tight anti-clockwise loose....left or right is in reference to the top only

[@phobia6661]

Great video. Very well explained. Vikas is the life of chain sprocket bad in ktm duke 390? Sprocket wear is quite high?

[@SenthilKumarAC]

Over tightening will be much worse than being loose.. Also have the pillion weight on mind before tightening the chain.

[@jethrohill6102]

Fantastic Video. Thank you.

[@shogunn2011]

thanks your video is very helpful! :)

[@xcvadghh]

Hey vikas it seems u messed up your abs take care of it bro!! Anyways nice vedio!!

[@rvkvikas]

akhilesh ezra Ha ha, yes mate! My Dog bit off the cable :) Thanks for watching! Hope you are subscribed to the channel and hope you enjoy my other videos also.

[@lomate1963]

So 3 spanner’s are needed overall 🔧 👍🏽 I was worried what the other two things were 🤔

[@alexanderhauge2636]

Great video. So well explained. Think I might be able to do this now. One question. Do you loose the wheel nut on both side of the motorcycle? And one thing to mention is that the chain will be tighter when you sit on it I am told. Alexander

[@rvkvikas]

We need to loosen the wheel nut only on one side. Yes, you are correct, after we sit on the bike, the chain will get tighter by a little percentage. Thank you mate. Thanks for watching! Have a nice day!

[@alexanderhauge2636]

I will follow this video and do this myself :)

[@saffronbell9599]

hey vikas... how do u tighten the chain guard? ... coz on my duke 390 ....while riding it.... for example if I go over a hump...or a small pot hole...or a lil bad road.... the chain guard starts vibrating a lot...!!

[@rvkvikas]

+pratik shankar Oh okay. I will check on that mate and update you, you are speaking about the plastic cover over the chain right? I believe it only have couple of bolts holding it. Did you try to tighten the? Do let me know. Hope you are subscribed to the channel and do enjoy my other videos too. Cheers!

[@rvkvikas]

+pratik shankar Sorry for the Typos :)

[@saffronbell9599]

+Vikas Rachamalla (iammotorbiker) thanks a lot vikas.... :)

[@CuriosityIgnitor]

Thanks man.. Great video. Well explained.

[@rvkvikas]

Thank you for watching mate! Hope you are subscribed to my channel and do enjoy my other videos also..

[@senthilnathansenguttuvan202]

nice demonstration bro !!!!!

[@rvkvikas]

Thank you mate. Thanks for watching! Have a nice day!

[@mohithellscream]

Hey Vikas, how much was the paddock stand and where can i source it from ? Thank you

[@Singhsingsingh]

Vikas plz review u r riding gear. It will be really helful fr lot of ppl nd will give awareness abt these.

[@rvkvikas]

Rupesh Aswal That is a very nice idea mate. Thank you! and thanks for watching! Are you connected to me on Facebook? Hope you are subscribed to me.. Have a nice day!

[@Singhsingsingh]

I am not that active on FB. But I have subscribed u on you tube. Keep posting.

[@andrecanoso149]

Excelent vídeo, it helps a lot!! can you make a vídeo, changing REAR brake pads? thank you!!

[@rvkvikas]

+André Canoso Sure mate! Thanks for watching and hope you have subscribed to my channel and do enjoy my other videos also.

[@andrecanoso149]

+Vikas Rachamalla (iammotorbiker) thanks a lot! im a subscriber and love the videos keep on!

[@athulsanthosh8703]

Great work bro.keep going

[@YzorYzor]

How often should we check the chain like this?

[@rudrasahu9840]

Bro hindi me video banayega to jyada view aayege. ..

[@nammafacts_in_kannada]

How do u keep ur vehicle so clean

[@AudiblEaudiO]

hello, thanks a lot for the video. helped me a lot. :)

[@rvkvikas]

+kiran rawal Thank you for watching and hope you are subscribed to the channel and do enjoy my other videos also.

[@gokulsathiyanarayanan9211]

Hey bro!! Does tight chain cause gear shifting harder

[@axierurresti981]

very nice video man!

[@rvkvikas]

+Axier Urresti Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy my other videos too and hope you subscribe

[@amarjotsingh5076]

I think i broke the axle bolt while loosening yhe axle nut plz help me plz help anyone... Plz..

[@krishna091190]

Hi vikas, very nice video. I followed the procedure as per ur video and the KTM manual. After tightening, I have a free play of 10mm without rider. When I sit on the bike, the chain tention increases a little bit more and have a slackness of 2-3mm Is this normal?

[@drbonebreaking]

Another hint.. the size of the main nut is 22 and the other side is 14.

[@jimmarks6567]

Nice work. Man thanks

[@shinobisoles1529]

The video really helped! just one thing where do you get the paddock stand? I live in Bangalore.

[@rvkvikas]

Thank you very much! I bought the paddock stand from a person from Mumbai, his name is Gaurav. He makes them. His cell number is ​⁠​[phone]​⁠​. You can call him and give my reference, he will ship the stand to you :) Hope you enjoy my other videos too and hope you are subscribed to me.

[@premaryan25]

Awesome job again bro cheers 🍻 🍻 🍻

[@Spar10x]

the exposure fluctuation tho :/

[@Unmaped]

Bhai mne abhi ktm li h or ye jb gaddo mai jati h tb tak tak ki awaj kyu krti h

[@shevchenkobmw]

Shouldn't we tighten the nut using a torque wrench.

[@rvkvikas]

Yes, absolutely! If we have a torque wrench available, we should do that. Thanks for watching mate.

[@Raajaareddy]

Can you please tell me the 3 spanner sizes

[@amgpower213]

Nice video Vikas, off to do my 690 smcr :)

[@rvkvikas]

+AMG Power Thanks Mate! Hope you enjoy my other videos too and do subscribe. Thanks.

[@ThePiston199]

hey, thanks a lot for the video, really helpful. i have a small problem with my duke 200. i hope you could help me out with it. i get this weird sound from the front sprocket when the bike is at a considerable speed and the sound just does not go. i have been regularly lubricating the chain and the sound still exists. ill be glad if you could tell me what the sound is all about and a solution for the same. thank you.

[@ThePiston199]

Vikas Rachamalla

[@rvkvikas]

+Nikhil thorvat Can you please shoot a short video clip and send to me, if possible, of the sound. So, that I can get a better idea mate! You can connect to me on Facebook, my ID is Vikas.Rachamalla . Thank you very much for watching and wish you a fantastic weekend. Hope you are subscribed to the channel and do enjoy my other videos also.

[@ThePiston199]

Ok will do that. Thanks!

[@drbonebreaking]

Here's a big hint no one will tell you. When you loose the nut on one side, Hold the nut on the other side or you will find yourself spinning the nut forever without loosing it..

[@shamsheeralam3333]

That's common sense i believe

[@Supernansalazar]

tnks bro... very helpful, please put the name of the tools you used on this video, tks again

[@eesyam91]

thanks for your video bro, this is very educational for a newbie rider like me :) I own a Duke 200 here in Malaysia but just a quick question bro, can you show me how to change the front and rear sprocket?

[@rvkvikas]

Eesyam Ridzwan Hello my friend! Thank you very much for watching! Sure, I will try to make a video on the sprockets! Do enjoy my other videos also and hope you have subscribed to the channel.. Have a nice day!

[@eesyam91]

Vikas Rachamalla I appreciate your effort bro. Sure I'll watch the other videos in the mean time n subscribe. Cheers! 😁

[@satya_24]

Sir can u make a video with RS200 chain adjustment with full explaination??please sir tht will help me with my bike

[@kofic]

Nice video! Hello from Russia! Can u make the video abou how to change sprockets on Duke? Should be interesting!

[@abhinavlohani5991]

Bro amazing video could your tell me plzzz I have ktm Rc 200 2800 Km in this Km there should be chnging in Air filters.....??? and i have taken 2 service but kTm service told me don't chnge it your bike is didn't run much km....

[@rvkvikas]

Yes, not needed now. Replace the Air filter at 5000 kms. Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy my other videos too and hope you subscribe.

[@abhinavlohani5991]

Vikas Rachamalla Yup bro... Plzz tell me bro there Should be some sound like katttt kattt why is it happening bro... any solution