O ring chain slack
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Honda manual says 1" of slack on the drive chain. That's the amount of travel
measured from the same point on the chain (top or bottom, your choice).
I actually run mine at about 3/4" of slack.
Typically, the top run of the chain is taut (this is the 'pulling' side of the chain).
Unless, you've rolled the bike backward. You check slack on the bottom run.
Ern
measured from the same point on the chain (top or bottom, your choice).
I actually run mine at about 3/4" of slack.
Typically, the top run of the chain is taut (this is the 'pulling' side of the chain).
Unless, you've rolled the bike backward. You check slack on the bottom run.
Ern
#4
ive got slack on both sides??? i was actualy about to post a thread asking about this. i think the chain is shot. it pops when riding. ive moved the rear wheel back and the chain was tight when done riding it and if i push it at all in nuetral it loosens back up. thanks guys. new to bikes
#5
ive got slack on both sides??? i was actualy about to post a thread asking about this. i think the chain is shot. it pops when riding. ive moved the rear wheel back and the chain was tight when done riding it and if i push it at all in nuetral it loosens back up. thanks guys. new to bikes
#6
#8
new fluids, oil, filter,
rebuilds on the shocks and forks if you can afford em,
and the chain is a big deal,
id say get a sprocket/chain set, preferably a steel 525 or 530 set will usually last you the longest, and make sure its 108link, and o-ring or above.
personally, i run a 520 steel rk x-ring chain with a vortex/jt combo (-1,+2) setup.
and its lasted me a very, very long time.
i do clean it every week though.
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