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Draper 24-10-08 09:58 AM
Tightening chain
 
Do you really need a torque wrench for this?

And if so how do they actually work and how many snutts are we talking?

Chain is as baggy as anything atm

Also is it a rear stand jobbo as i have just bought one of those cheap cup ones, and i'm quite impressed at its stability

a thankyou

yorkie_chris 24-10-08 10:04 AM
Re: Tightening chain
 
Not really, just rough guess at how tight the axle should be. Don't check tension on a stand, it's meant to be done on the sidestand.

Dangerous Dave 24-10-08 10:56 AM
Re: Tightening chain
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 1665124)
Not really, just rough guess at how tight the axle should be. Don't check tension on a stand, it's meant to be done on the sidestand.
+ 1, can't remember the last time I used a torque wrench on the axle of an SV.

Stig 24-10-08 11:02 AM
Re: Tightening chain
 
True enough guys but we have to assume people reading are clueless as to the tension required. I don't use a torque wrench either but that's because I already know how tight it should feel before I start. Others may not.

If your not sure I'd do it as per the book until you have the experience. It's always good to have a torque wrench anyway. :wink: May as well use it to be on the safe side.

skyline 24-10-08 01:21 PM
Re: Tightening chain
 
Yeah, the offical torque for the axle is 65Nm on the wrench. Having said that, my mate uses an adjustable spanner on his bike. He tightens up the axle with the spanner then knocks the spanner with a hammer a few times - done!

:cool:

xbox650 24-10-08 06:13 PM
Re: Tightening chain
 
+ to skylines answer

simesb 24-10-08 06:29 PM
Re: Tightening chain
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by skyline (Post 1665387)
Yeah, the offical torque for the axle is 65Nm on the wrench.
Is it different on the curvy, the pointy is 100nm?

fizzwheel 24-10-08 06:31 PM
Re: Tightening chain
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by simesb (Post 1665717)
Is it different on the curvy, the pointy is 100nm?
yep they are different.

Blue_SV650S 24-10-08 06:36 PM
Re: Tightening chain
 
Torque wrench is best, but just use a short ratchet and do it up to FT, unless you is a right beefcake or a right wimp, you won't be far off with FT 8)

Stig 24-10-08 07:25 PM
Re: Tightening chain
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S (Post 1665731)
Torque wrench is best, but just use a short ratchet and do it up to FT, unless you is a right beefcake or a right wimp, you won't be far off with FT 8)
FT solves so many of those tricky questions. :lol:


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