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21-04-08, 09:29 AM | #1 |
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Chain Adjustment
Right guys, bike is in a few bits this week and noticed how very slack my chain is, the lowers are off and the Centre stand is fouling the chain, not sure if I tighten it whether it will stop this but the chain needs sorting. I have read a few posts/threads and just need a few pointers really( ).
1) Don't have the correct size torque wrench (but yes I have got one ) to do the rear spindle, can it be done without? 2) What needs adjusting and unsrewing and how? Pretty much, can someone do me a walkthrough please if they have time? Or better so if someone fancies a trip up to Northampton tonight, I can provide coffee and biscuits and I'll even get you the takeaway of your choice... Haynes is out of the question as I have left it at my Nan's |
21-04-08, 11:30 AM | #2 |
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Re: Chain Adjustment
Is this for the CBR?
Either way, the best bet is to use a Rear paddock stand as this keeps the swing arm loaded by the weight of the bike, and lets the wheel turn to check tension. Failing that spin the rear wheel or move the bike around until you find the tightest point. Centre stand will give you a reading that will be fractionally looser than it will be when the bike's on it's side stand, so you can over tighten if not careful. Slacken off the rear wheel spindle, you have an adjuster on each side of the swing arm, move both adjusters back by the same amount (use 1/4 turn at a time or something till you get a feel for it). When you're happy with the chain tension, do the rear axle up again. ALWAYS check the whole chain carefully for tension when you're done, my ZX6 takes up some slack in the chain when you do the rear wheel nut up properly as the swing arm flexes slightly, you may also have missed a tight spot. Turning it into a bowstring at one point is something you want to avoid. HTH Jambo
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21-04-08, 11:47 AM | #4 |
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Re: Chain Adjustment
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When you've done the chain adjustment here's what I do: I use a very simple way to check the slackness of my chain once I've adjusted it. Point your fingers, and put your left and right index fingers together. Put them underneath the bottom of your chain (lower rung), so that they are just making contact with the chain. Now lift your right index finger. If there's a gap of about 1" inch between your two fingers then your chain should be fine. Not very technical, exact or precise, but hey, it works for me. Mr Chin |
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The measurements you get will, however, be slightly slacker than they would be on the side stand, measure at one point, drop onto the side stand and measure again to check. Yes, if you're a gorrilla. They're done up pretty tight, lean hard on a normal 1/2" drive ratchet and you'll probably still not make it up to the right torque, but it'll be fine I'm sure. No worries, better to check a few times than charge in and screw it up!
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21-04-08, 11:54 AM | #6 |
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I seem to remember seeing somewhere that an inch of play on the centrestand/paddock stand is about right, is that right?
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Depends on the bike, an inch is ~25mm, My ZX6R needs between 35-40mm of slack. Find out the correct amount of slack for your bike and adjust to that.
an inch on the centre stand is likley to be ~20mm on the sidestand, this is almost certainly too tight
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On the side stand the slack should be between 20-30mm (0.8 - 1.2" inches)
Rear Axle nut torque should be: 100 N-m (10kgf-m, 725lb-ft) Chin |
21-04-08, 12:28 PM | #9 |
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Nice one, thanks for all your help guys, really appreciate it
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