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Title: chain tension
Post by: thedog28 on 24 May 2012, 08:28:13 am

Hi guys and gals,


I know this has prob come up b4, but cant help to refresh us lesser mortals lol


I never get my drive chain tension perfect, never seem happy with it , so , what is the concensus on adjusting it correctly/best, i had read just resting on the s/arm rubber, 50 mm etc, but in genral, what is the norm we are using here ?


Cheers.


Rob

Title: Re: chain tension
Post by: tomjimtom on 24 May 2012, 09:16:18 am

Did it yesterday, I did it so the chain was just not touching the swingarm.
Would have done it so the tightest spot was just shy of the rubber (WHEEY) but I've got a scotoiller so don't have any tight spots  8)
I should also say, this is the first time I've done it since getting the bike 2 years ago (I've checked it though!!)

Title: Re: chain tension
Post by: thedog28 on 24 May 2012, 09:56:07 am

sweet, thats good going, i will invest when its time for new chain n sprockets... so the bottom of the top run is just away from touching the rubber , on center stand ? yes


thanks m8y

Title: Re: chain tension
Post by: Falcon 269 on 24 May 2012, 11:32:50 am

Quote from: thedog28 on 24 May 2012, 09:56:07 am

sweet, thats good going, i will invest when its time for new chain n sprockets... so the bottom of the top run is just away from touching the rubber , on center stand ? yes


thanks m8y

No!

Top of the bottom run should just kiss the underside of the chain guide under the swingarm, tested at the tightest part of the chain, with the bike on the centrestand.

Correct spec is 40 - 50mm but this technique is a quick and easy check.

Title: Re: chain tension
Post by: tomjimtom on 24 May 2012, 11:41:41 am

Aye, what Mike said :)

sorry, should have said that :)

Title: Re: chain tension
Post by: VNA - BMW Wank on 24 May 2012, 05:47:31 pm

I always think, if in doubt go a touch on the slack side, chain and sprockets will potentially/theoretically  wear a tad quicker but you won't wreck your gear box or worse snap your chain.

Refer to owners manual, there should be a diagram and slack measurement.  Use a rule to check the slack at the tightest part of the chain.  Or Mikes rule is about the correct amount (you'll see if you check it with a rule)

Yes, on the Gen1 thou the chain will slap the swing arm when correct set, hence that plastic thing to protect the swing arm.

So yes I second Mike.

Title: Re: chain tension
Post by: thedog28 on 29 May 2012, 03:17:28 pm

ty guys , ill work with that , at least it will give me a constant to work with :)