Kcboom10
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I don’t have the service manual. Could some please detail the order of procedure.
thank you.
thank you.
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Chain tightening (Instructions please)
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Kcboom10
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Damn! I thought some know it all would have chimed in by now.
m in sc
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put bike on centerstand.
inspect chain, clean and lubricate if needed.
check play per manual. also on decal on side. you want 1-1/4" of play in middle of chain.
measure from center of swing-arm pivot to middle of axle on both sides, make sure they are even. this ensures chain alignment. take note.
loosen rear axle nut just a bit to allow friction but allow it to move with adjuster nuts. but not overly loose.
IF axle is not even on both sides to swing-arm bolt, turn adjuster nuts on back on side that was further away to make them even. . do in 1/4 turn increments.
recheck chain slack.
tighten adjuster nuts even amount after verifying axle is straight until chain slack is in spec.
tighten axle nut.
recheck adjuster nuts and make sure they are seated against adjuster plates. (usually will get a bit of a turn here).
recheck chain slack.
done.
remember.. too tight of a chain is worse than too loose of one, as it can damage the output shaft, stress the chain causing tight spots, and wear out bearings.
inspect chain, clean and lubricate if needed.
check play per manual. also on decal on side. you want 1-1/4" of play in middle of chain.
measure from center of swing-arm pivot to middle of axle on both sides, make sure they are even. this ensures chain alignment. take note.
loosen rear axle nut just a bit to allow friction but allow it to move with adjuster nuts. but not overly loose.
IF axle is not even on both sides to swing-arm bolt, turn adjuster nuts on back on side that was further away to make them even. . do in 1/4 turn increments.
recheck chain slack.
tighten adjuster nuts even amount after verifying axle is straight until chain slack is in spec.
tighten axle nut.
recheck adjuster nuts and make sure they are seated against adjuster plates. (usually will get a bit of a turn here).
recheck chain slack.
done.
remember.. too tight of a chain is worse than too loose of one, as it can damage the output shaft, stress the chain causing tight spots, and wear out bearings.
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Kcboom10
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Thank you so much. First bike. Not an expert at maintenance yet. But learning
Bigman
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regarding chain lube, take a look at
m in sc
Well-known member
thats a good review, i've seen that. but i'm a bit lazy and like the maxima. and its much cleaner to apply.. but anything is better than nothing.
Bigman
Member
yep... I think the question is where are you intending to ride? then decide on the chain lube, as you say anything is better than nothing..
I'm guessing the stock chain is not an o ring chain? that would just sap to much power..
I'm guessing the stock chain is not an o ring chain? that would just sap to much power..
At 25 miles I put a DID428VX o-ring chain on. I knew I'd put one on eventually, by doing it when the bike is new there was no need to replace the sprockets. With the centerstand it's super easy, just use the old master link to daisy chain and roll the new chain into position. I know there's controversy about chain drag, in my mind if there was power being lost in the chain then there'd be heat generated. And there isn't anything noticeable. Chain runs great.
I don't lube, AZ is dry and I maintain 7 bikes. The big bikes get a new drivetrain as needed, the 1975 trail 90 is still trucking along, the exception is before and after riding on the beach in Baja ill soak them with wd40. Chain lube is like oil choice to me, Ive never heard of an engine failing because of the wrong kind of oil, Ive never heard of a chain failing because it was dry...
Do what feels good!
Do what feels good!
m in sc
Well-known member
i've seen plenty of vintage bikes with broken cases due to poor chain maintenance, rounded off teeth on sprockets, etc. . glad it works for you but its terrible advice for the general populous and i really hope no one follows it. .02
Bigman
Member
I agree, you have to lube, I'm happy to do so, just consider what lube you are going to use and tailor it to your conditions, I rode my DR all over Oman and the UAE never an issue, just used dry chain lube, didn't pick up to much sand.