Chan adjustment
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Chan adjustment
Can someone give me tips on adjusting my chain? My main question is how much tension to put on the chain.
right now the chain is touching the swing arm .I know how to loosen the axle bolt and use the adjustment marks, just don't know how much tension to have.
right now the chain is touching the swing arm .I know how to loosen the axle bolt and use the adjustment marks, just don't know how much tension to have.
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KTM RC390
Previous Bikes:
2007 Kawasaki ZZR600
2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
2002 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6
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1983 Kawasaki GPZ550
1980 Yamaha RD400
1978 Yamaha DT 125
1978 Yamaha YZ 125
1975 Yamaha DT 100
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Previous Bikes:
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1983 Kawasaki GPZ550
1980 Yamaha RD400
1978 Yamaha DT 125
1978 Yamaha YZ 125
1975 Yamaha DT 100
Re: Chan adjustment
Minimum of 1.25" of slack (varies a bit depending on the bike) no more than 1.75" (again depends a bit on the bike).
Better a little on the lose side than too tight.
Better a little on the lose side than too tight.
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Re: Chan adjustment
So that's 1.25" from the swingarm?
Current Bike:
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Previous Bikes:
2007 Kawasaki ZZR600
2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
2002 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6
2000 Kawasaki Ninja EX250
1983 Kawasaki GPZ550
1980 Yamaha RD400
1978 Yamaha DT 125
1978 Yamaha YZ 125
1975 Yamaha DT 100
KTM RC390
Previous Bikes:
2007 Kawasaki ZZR600
2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
2002 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6
2000 Kawasaki Ninja EX250
1983 Kawasaki GPZ550
1980 Yamaha RD400
1978 Yamaha DT 125
1978 Yamaha YZ 125
1975 Yamaha DT 100
Re: Chan adjustment
NoPolokid69 wrote:So that's 1.25" from the swingarm?
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Re: Chan adjustment
I adjusted but might be a tad tighter but much better than before. First time it's been adjusted since I bought it
Current Bike:
KTM RC390
Previous Bikes:
2007 Kawasaki ZZR600
2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
2002 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6
2000 Kawasaki Ninja EX250
1983 Kawasaki GPZ550
1980 Yamaha RD400
1978 Yamaha DT 125
1978 Yamaha YZ 125
1975 Yamaha DT 100
KTM RC390
Previous Bikes:
2007 Kawasaki ZZR600
2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
2002 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6
2000 Kawasaki Ninja EX250
1983 Kawasaki GPZ550
1980 Yamaha RD400
1978 Yamaha DT 125
1978 Yamaha YZ 125
1975 Yamaha DT 100
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Re: Chan adjustment
I wouldn't admit that! Make sure the chain is in good condition then. Have you been cleaning it?
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Re: Chan adjustment
Good video. I like that he mentioned taking the slack out when tightening the axle nut. That was going to be my input. On my bike if I don't do that then it causes my chain to be too tight.
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Re: Chan adjustment
You have to clean it ? I once or twice sprayed it with lube, does that count ?milesmiles wrote:I wouldn't admit that! Make sure the chain is in good condition then. Have you been cleaning it?
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Re: Chan adjustment
Omg
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Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
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Re: Chan adjustment
Obviously I know nothing about chain maintenance
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1975 Yamaha DT 100
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Re: Chan adjustment
Well there's no better time to learn. I'll get with you soon
The world needs Miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
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Re: Chan adjustment
Refer to your manual.
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Re: Chan adjustment
Owner's manual will tell you how to adjust it.
And you don't *have* to clean or lube your chain. You'll just need to replace it more frequently if you don't.
And you don't *have* to clean or lube your chain. You'll just need to replace it more frequently if you don't.
Re: Chan adjustment
Sprockets will wear faster tooRhino wrote:Owner's manual will tell you how to adjust it.
And you don't *have* to clean or lube your chain. You'll just need to replace it more frequently if you don't.
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Re: Chan adjustment
Ideally you should be cleaning your chain and lubing it every 500-600 miles, or after riding in rain.
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Re: Chan adjustment
really? i thought it was every 300. I need a new chain, but this one lasted 20k
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Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
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Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
Re: Chan adjustment
My manual says every 300 but I say hogwash to that, about every 600ish is where I do it and I've gotten 30K out of a chain before.
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Re: Chan adjustment
I say hogwash to 300 miles as well. I think it's all relative though. 2 miles down a dusty dirty road is enough to make me clean mine. 300 miles down perfect clean roads and I would just shrug as it likely looks just as clean as the morning I started out. 2500 miles for the BB trip and the chain was waaaay dirty.
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Re: Chan adjustment
I say hogwash, just to say hogwash
The world needs Miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
Re: Chan adjustment
And that's why I love you so much Miles.
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Re: Chan adjustment
Yeah, I'm lubing every 500 or so, cleaning about every 1000.fixxervi6 wrote:My manual says every 300 but I say hogwash to that, about every 600ish is where I do it and I've gotten 30K out of a chain before.
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Re: Chan adjustment
I dribble left over motor oil over it before every ride.
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Re: Chan adjustment
Who cleans their chain? Just squirt some lube on it an go.
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Re: Chan adjustment
When the rollers are shiny is when I lube it again. And I clean with WD-40 every 3 lubes. Simple as that.
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Re: Chan adjustment
I just realized we've all been barking up the wrong tree.
He asked about "Chan" adjustment.
Used to you had vertical and horizontal hold knobs on the front of you TV...now you have to delve into the "menu". Good luck.
Anyway, once you do that, no matter whether you're watching Charlie, or Jackie, you can adjust them properly for Brightness, Contrast, Color, Sound, and various other subtle changes.
He asked about "Chan" adjustment.
Used to you had vertical and horizontal hold knobs on the front of you TV...now you have to delve into the "menu". Good luck.
Anyway, once you do that, no matter whether you're watching Charlie, or Jackie, you can adjust them properly for Brightness, Contrast, Color, Sound, and various other subtle changes.
~ Terry
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK