how dangerous is loose chain?

Would you like to borrow mine?

[northwind]

There's no magic in a torque wrench, if you've got a good grasp of things there's no harm in doing things manually. And axles aren't very torque dependant, at least not that one. I use a torque wrench, mind, I like the backup, but not using one isn't automatically stupid...

Originally Posted by Ed

Would you like to borrow mine?

what for??????????



just use a socket/breaker bar/ wheel brace & your muscles

i have managed for the last 15 years without one...............IMO i dont need one

I would suprised if 33mm would cause you any problems at all.

I dont even bother adjusting mine until it gets to about 35, and then I'll adjust it back to 30, 25 always seems a bit to tight to me.

Originally Posted by northwind

There's no magic in a torque wrench, if you've got a good grasp of things there's no harm in doing things manually. And axles aren't very torque dependant, at least not that one. I use a torque wrench, mind, I like the backup, but not using one isn't automatically stupid...

As northwind says, I imagine the axles are one of the bits of bike that are a bit more tolerant to being over torqued. Also, you have to consider that if you take your bike to a tyre fitters, how often do they torque it up? I know mine (a biker himself) just uses a spanner, "tight as fook".

As to it being possible to do with the chocolate suzuki spanners, if it's torqued correctly/only a bit over, but mine was (admittedly done up a bit tight by a tyre fitter) no good at all. I managed to snap one of mine trying to undo the rear axle.

What torque is recommended for the axle nut?

Originally Posted by Dysparunia

What torque is recommended for the axle nut?

Rear is 65 Nm

[21QUEST]

Originally Posted by tricky

Rear is 65 Nm

That'll be for the Curvy. I believe the Pointy is 100 Nm but in saying that a few very knowledgeable folks think that is a bit over the top. personally I probably wouldn't use the book figures but that's just me



Ben

I wish my eyesight was good enough to see 3mm! No problem really. Just check for any slack/tight sections but adjusting the chain is a doddle really and any bike user should really know how to go about it. bit like car drivers should know how to change a wheel, check fluids etc.

it is worth having a go just to learn and get into the habit of checking regularly, as it will help extend its useful life, your manual should tell you how. easier if you have a paddock stand (just so happens I do have a spare that might come up for sale ).

33mm nowt but I do know a guy (from way way back) who was less than vigilant, chain jumped off and jammed. He survived but minus one arm

use a torque wrench, as before mentioned they aren't exactly expensive and when you've pumped a fair amount of dosh and pride into getting your bike, the best thing to do is to keep it good and treat it right. Torque wrench is then handy for other parts of the bike. It is suprisingly easy to overtighten and damage thread and parts so why take the chance for the sake of a few quid. You get better leverage with a torque wrench too, useful if you're not packing beef

you have to know how to tighten the chain to pass your test, as its one of the questions the examener may ask