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Old 10-28-2008, 11:22 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Thanks AMA, glad to hear they got it fixed for you!
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Old 03-06-2010, 12:04 PM   #22 (permalink)
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i think ktm has a problem with timing chain tensioners not only in 690's but also in 990's. i own both types of bike & they both "rattle" on idle speeds. spoke with american company "dirt tricks" & they in process of producing alternative tensioner for these later engines. still going to try to get help from ktm but as i live in greece, you dont get a lot of help from your supplying dealer, even though you spend over 20,000 euros with them !! should have bought a gs 1
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Old 03-16-2010, 03:05 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Here it is...Dirt Tricks Hydraulic Timing Chain Tensioner:

https://www.ktm-parts.com/mm5/mercha...gory_Code=FEAT
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Old 03-22-2010, 01:01 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Here is the modification for the 690 LC4 engine.....(Dirttricks Timing chain tensioner)

Hello & Thanks for your note, here is a run down.

The cap is twice as deep as the small motor KTM's so the spring would
need to be twice as long. There is also an issue with the 'o' ring and
interference caused by KTM putting a groove on your motor for the 'o'
ring to sit. The ridge on our part to prevent it from sliding around
would need to be machined smooth, just like the stock unit.
You could use the part as it is, but as your timing chain/sprockets
wear, the tensioner would stop keeping tension because the spring would
be too short. The ridge around the outside of the unit hangs up on that
recess for the 'o' ring. I am not sure what kind of issues this may
cause as again we do not have a motor of this kind here to test. There
are guys out there using this part on the 690 motor. I know one of them
has machined the ridge off, and acquired a longer spring and says its
working great. Unless you have the mechanical ability to address and
correct these issues, we do not recommend using it -as it has not been
tested by us (on your 690 motor). Hope this helps, if not please feel
free to call us with additional questions.
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Old 10-12-2010, 04:34 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Hi guys,
Do you know if dirt trick has come out with a chain tensioner for the 690? the ktmparts web says yes, but official page says no.
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Old 10-19-2010, 04:48 PM   #26 (permalink)
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just got reply from them, it does not exist yet the tensioner for the 690.
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