Seized chain adjuster bolt on KTM.

rfs mike

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Dec 30, 2002
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Been to long since I adjusted the chain on my 2000 KTM 400 EXC. When I tried it wouldn’t move. I read somewhere that there was a kit you can buy that included a tap, drill bit and new bolts. I don’t remember where I read it. I’d like to have the kit before I go any further so if/when it does strip out, I can take care of it right away without any down time. Gotta ride you know. If anyone knows where I can get this kit, help.
 
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biglou

Have you tried soaking it in penetrating oil? Spray Liquid Wrench or something similar on it every few hours for a day or two. Then, try to work it back and forth. If it binds up again while working it out, soak it some more and repeat. I have a bottle of this stuff called "Kroil" (I think). I got it from a machinist here at work. Smells like wintergreen (which is similar to some stuff our airframers used to use on military jets). The container says, "The oil that creeps!" It does work very well. Back the locking nut off, and soak it down for as long as you can. Be patient, and it might finally work out. After that, I would run a tap through the threads in the swingarm (6mm-I think-maybe 8mm) to clean them out. If the bolts' threads are corroded, wire brush them, then shoot a dash of some oil on the bolt and swingarm threads to help prevent this from happening again. I usually spray mine down every time I adjust the chain or take the rear wheel off any bike. Good luck.
 

rfs mike

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Dec 30, 2002
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Thanks for the tip Big Lou. It worked to get the bolt out. Then I went to Sears with the bolt and bought a 10 mm tap and die for around $7.00. I ran the tap into the swingarm and the bolt through the die and it cleaned them both up reel nice. They work like brand new. I guess I’d better stay on top of this and keep them oiled, Thanks again
 
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