How often should I tighten the chain? - SV650.org

08-10-06, 09:14 PM

I ask only coz I've done it on the 'tona for the first time in 2,300 miles. It never seemed to need adjusting before. Bit fiddly too so I hope I don't have to do it again for a while.

fizzwheel · 08-10-06, 09:20 PM

When its slack...

Helpful aint I

Depends how much you ride and how heavy you are with the throttle and how well lubed etc your chain is.

I've done about 9000 miles on the GSXR now and I've never adjusted the chain.

Liz never adjusted the chain on her SV until the chain got into the last 500 miles of its life when it stretched badly and needed replacing.

We've both got Scotoilers which helps though.

08-10-06, 09:24 PM

Yep, as fizzy says, when it needs it.

You should expect to be adjusting them the most at the start of their life when they're bedding in from new, and towards the end (providong the sprockets don't wear first) when they're on their way out.

08-10-06, 09:14 PM	#1
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	How often should I tighten the chain? I ask only coz I've done it on the 'tona for the first time in 2,300 miles. It never seemed to need adjusting before. Bit fiddly too so I hope I don't have to do it again for a while.

08-10-06, 09:20 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	When its slack... Helpful aint I Depends how much you ride and how heavy you are with the throttle and how well lubed etc your chain is. I've done about 9000 miles on the GSXR now and I've never adjusted the chain. Liz never adjusted the chain on her SV until the chain got into the last 500 miles of its life when it stretched badly and needed replacing. We've both got Scotoilers which helps though. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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08-10-06, 09:24 PM	#3
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	Yep, as fizzy says, when it needs it. You should expect to be adjusting them the most at the start of their life when they're bedding in from new, and towards the end (providong the sprockets don't wear first) when they're on their way out.