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08-06-08, 02:29 PM | #1 |
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Chain adjustment.
Is it possible to adjust the chain on an SV without a paddock stand?
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08-06-08, 02:55 PM | #2 |
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Re: Chain adjustment.
You're meant to adjust it on it's side stand
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08-06-08, 03:04 PM | #3 |
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Re: Chain adjustment.
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08-06-08, 03:53 PM | #4 |
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Re: Chain adjustment.
you are ment to adjust it on the side stand, otherwise you are likly to over tighten.
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08-06-08, 03:54 PM | #5 |
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Re: Chain adjustment.
If you don't have it setting on the sidestand, you might not have the chain slack set properly, as the manual gives 0.8" - 1.2" as the slack when on the sidestand.
However if you determine a reference to the slack on a paddock stand vs. the sidestand, you should be fine. I usually compress the rear shock after making an adjustment by weighting the bike's rear seat and check the slack to be sure (too tight = bad). |
08-06-08, 05:31 PM | #6 |
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08-06-08, 06:20 PM | #7 |
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Re: Chain adjustment.
Never having replaced a rear wheel or chain myself, is it obvious when refitting a wheel how the chain should go,I have looked in the manual and I might be a dunder head but it doesnt really give any specific advice,I dont want a tight spot on the top or bottom,,oooerr !!!
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