RE: Chain Tension

If the chain has had a few miles on it, it could be on it's way out. Chains that suddenly require lots of adjustment are usually sha66ed. Be careful as the next step is a snapped one.

We ride everywhere 2 up and get normal wear. Mind you, you are more aggressive on the throttle than me I reckon.

As regards tightening up the axle nut by feel, my mates son did his up so tight it was bowing in the swingarm apparently.

[flymo]

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

As regards tightening up the axle nut by feel, my mates son did his up so tight it was bowing in the swingarm apparently.

Its all in the wrist . Only way you are going to do serious damage on a 100Nm nut is to shove a 6ft pole on the end of the socket wrench.

Originally Posted by flymo_racer

Its all in the wrist . Only way you are going to do serious damage on a 100Nm nut is to shove a 6ft pole on the end of the socket wrench.

I think that's what he was using. Strangely the pointy is 100Nm whereas the curvy is only 65Nm. Huge difference.

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Originally Posted by petevtwin650

If the chain has had a few miles on it, it could be on it's way out. Chains that suddenly require lots of adjustment are usually sha66ed. Be careful as the next step is a snapped one.

We ride everywhere 2 up and get normal wear. Mind you, you are more aggressive on the throttle than me I reckon.

As regards tightening up the axle nut by feel, my mates son did his up so tight it was bowing in the swingarm apparently.

Its not got that many miles on to be fair in temrs of chain life (3300), and to date it has never been adjusted.

It just seemed weird that i check it every time i lube the chain and never noticed it loose before, and this time I just though 'oh my, thats loose'

Well I would be worried. Is it a top quality chain from a reliable source?

And sometimes even top name chain makers have off manufacturing days.

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Its a factory chain, the bike is literally only just a year old.

So the bike has sat for long periods of time then. Has the chain always been lubed. If it got rusty, it could be prematurely wearing out. Unlikely though IMO.

Can only think it's be adjusted too tight.

[flymo]

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

I think that's what he was using. Strangely the pointy is 100Nm whereas the curvy is only 65Nm. Huge difference.

Wow, that is quite a difference.

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

I think that's what he was using. Strangely the pointy is 100Nm whereas the curvy is only 65Nm. Huge difference.

And something that I've only found out by reading this thread - thanks pete cos if you hadn't posted I probably still wouldn't know.

The Haynes manual for the SV (the new version that covers 99-05) only specifies 65Nm - it makes no mention of 100Nm for the K3 onwards - a bloody glaring omission if you ask me!!

It seems the torque wrench I just bought (goes up to 80Nm) isn't quite the bargain I thought...

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Originally Posted by petevtwin650

So the bike has sat for long periods of time then. Has the chain always been lubed. If it got rusty, it could be prematurely wearing out. Unlikely though IMO.

Can only think it's be adjusted too tight.

Its never really been sat for a long time. The longest it hasnt been riden for is 3 weeks. Always lubed, and never rusty.

I could well be explaining the looseness of it poorly as I'm pretty sure it isnt knackered after 1 year and 3300 miles. Its never been mistreated or poorly maintained. Its just never been tightened since new and probably just needs tweeking.

However being 100% novice in this area I thought i would pop a post up anyway.