TVS APACHE RTR 200
SERVICE MANUAL
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
2-37
CHAIN GUIDE BOTTOM (Drive chain guide)
Inspect at initial 500 - 750 km and every
3000 km thereafter. Replace the chain
guide bottom at every 9000 km.
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Remove the hexagonal bolt (M6x20) from the
gear shift linkage assembly and dislocate the
gear shift linkage from the shaft gear shift.
(Fig. 2.101)
10 mm spanner
Tightening torque
12 ± 2 Nm
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In-order to remove the foot rest assembly,
remove the swing arm axle nut along with
punched washer. Fig. 2.102)
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17 mm spanner
Tightening torque
50 ± 5 Nm
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Also, remove the hexagonal socket head cap
screw (M10x25 - 1 no.) along with punched
washer from the rider foot rest assembly and
take out the rider foot rest assembly.
(Fig. 2.102)
8 mm allen key
Tightening torque
18 ± 2 Nm
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Remove the hexagonal flange bolt (M6x16 -
2 nos.) from the mounting of chain guide
bottom and take out the chain guide.
(Fig. 2.103)
10 mm spanner
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Inspect the chain guide bottom and its bushes
for any damage / deformation. If found any
replace the guide / bushes with a new one.
(Fig. 2.104)
Note:
Please remember the chain guide bottom
must be replaced at every 9000 km
irrespective its condition.
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Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of
dismantling.
Fig. 2.101
Fig. 2.102
Fig. 2.103
Fig. 2.104
