Could anyone give me help on how to tighten the chain on my bike. I know where the bolts are that I need to mess with but a detailed description would be helpful.

thank you,

kyle

 

I have a f3 but I am sure it is the same. Jack up the back from the swing arm. Loosen the axle nut. Adjust the adjusting bolts until the slack is about 3/4 of an inch. Tighten the nut and recheck the slack. Make sure your adjusters are even and the tire is centered. There are ways to make sure it is exact by measuring but I have never had a problem.

 

much appreciated!

 

That is a reminder to me that I need to tighten my chain also. lol

 

yea pain isn't it ... now havin a rider on the back doesn't stretch the chain out more does it? just wanna make sure i don't over tighten it.

 

It shouldn't. Do you mean when 2 people are on it, is the chain tighter, or will it strentch more over time. It will not tighten up when 2 people get on it. And it should not strentch more over time from 2 people. Not that I know of at least. Just make sure it is at 3/4 of an inch. Sometimes it takes a while to get it perfect, just take your time. As long as it isnt to tight or to loss you will not have a problem. Pulling wheelies and beating the heck out of the bike strentches the chain. (Thats what I do) lol

 

yea i was wonderin if it would tighten the chain with two ppl on. but i guess not. yea i guess me pullin wheelies might have contributed to the chain loosening. haha .. .thanx again for your help