Cheers for sharing, I'm going to be giving this a try
Ive ytried 3 different ways of alignment. Ive used the marks on the swingarm, ive used a metal straight edge on the faces of the sprockets, and ive used the 2 strings between the front and rear tyres method. Using any of the three puts the other two out
Quote from: agricola on 04 May 2019, 08:13:53 pmIve ytried 3 different ways of alignment. Ive used the marks on the swingarm, ive used a metal straight edge on the faces of the sprockets, and ive used the 2 strings between the front and rear tyres method. Using any of the three puts the other two outStart with the markings, spin the wheel backwards, then eyes and ears works for me. It'll be quite obvious if it's misaligned, and also obvious when it is straight when it just purrs with no chain movement or clunky noises. It's very important that the bar connected to the caliper is loosened off first, then just take time slowly nipping each side up using the adjustment nuts.Not something you want to rush, because once it's done it stays in position for ages and unless you're ragging the bike regularly it will rarely need any adjustment for ages.
Quote from: darrsi on 05 May 2019, 08:40:08 amQuote from: agricola on 04 May 2019, 08:13:53 pmIve ytried 3 different ways of alignment. Ive used the marks on the swingarm, ive used a metal straight edge on the faces of the sprockets, and ive used the 2 strings between the front and rear tyres method. Using any of the three puts the other two outStart with the markings, spin the wheel backwards, then eyes and ears works for me. It'll be quite obvious if it's misaligned, and also obvious when it is straight when it just purrs with no chain movement or clunky noises. It's very important that the bar connected to the caliper is loosened off first, then just take time slowly nipping each side up using the adjustment nuts.Not something you want to rush, because once it's done it stays in position for ages and unless you're ragging the bike regularly it will rarely need any adjustment for ages. Thats where Im at now. Spin the wheel and look how the teeth enter/leave the chain. Cant be too far out, done 2 trackdays like that with no hassle and no signs of undue wear and tear. Im happy
But the whole point of this post is to replace everything with shiny new parts.
You'll know that it's moved, because you would have just turned the adjuster nut to move it, lol.
Quote from: darrsi on 07 May 2019, 06:41:21 amYou'll know that it's moved, because you would have just turned the adjuster nut to move it, lol.I meant after its all done up and I have ridden it.
Quote from: fazersharp on 07 May 2019, 10:46:50 amQuote from: darrsi on 07 May 2019, 06:41:21 amYou'll know that it's moved, because you would have just turned the adjuster nut to move it, lol.I meant after its all done up and I have ridden it.Have you actually specifically identified the seized link in the chain?The reason I ask is because if the chain wasn't aligned properly it could give you a similar feeling through the foot peg.
what a fucking rigmarole