Need to tighten up my chain it definitely has too much play in it.

First bike, havent done anything mechanically like this to it yet. I have searched but havent found anything specific to the f4 so I have a few questions.

What size are the axle nuts for the rear tire?

Also im assuming the bike has to be up on a stand, which I do not have. Any affordable stands out there? Do they sell swing arm spools for the 99f4?

Can anyone direct me to a link for the the process of tightening the chain, cleaning, lubing?

Thanks for the help guys.

BB

 

Look online for a free pdf file of the 1999-2000 F4 manual, thats what I did. Everything you need to know is in it(for the most part).

 

Hey, BB... here is a copy of the F4 service manual. It should answer many of your questions. No need to search because I have them all.
CBR600F4

Also, do you have the owner's manual? That has everything in it that you need to know for chain adjustment.

 

I adjusted the chain on my 200 F4 the other day. No stand required; you can adjust the chain perfectly just with the bike sitting on the kickstand/sidestand. There's even a sticker on the swingarm which tells you how much play/slack there should be.

 

Make sure your chain is adjusted accordingly with YOU on it. And remember that loose is better than tight.

 

No, actually, the procedure for chain tightening is _without_ a rider on the bike. The specific procedure is to have the bike on its kickstand to adjust the chain (check svc. manual p. 3-16).

 

HONDA Service Manual for 1999-2000 CBR600F4, 350 pages. 99MB here..

http://downloads.hondatech.info/Moto...2899-00%29.pdf

Its much easier to adjust w/a rear stand. You'll need a stand that has pads to lift the swingarm (ie. non-spooled style). Once rear of bike is up on the stand, put in neutral. Rotate the rear wheel to see where the chain comes closest to the swingarm (under swingarm - midway btwn front & rear sprockets). This is the spot where you want to adjust (& see adjustment in) the chain.

Obviously, you'll have to loosen your rear axle. The axle nut is a 27mm. The axle bolt is a 22mm. Chain adjuster bolts are 8mm (on back of adjusters).

Most folks have a tendency to over-tighten the chain. Per factory shop manual, you want to have 1-1 3/8 in slack. As previously mentioned, it is better to have it a little loose, than too tight. Make sure your adjusters are even (on same notch/mark).

Then, you're GTG.

 

Nations in Hempstead will adjust your chain and lube it for $20 if you want to bring it somewhere...

 

thanks for the quick replies! downloaded the manual, dont have an owners manual the previous owner didnt have it.

Turbulenz Im probably going to just go to nations thanks for the tip. Id rather get it done quickly through them and keep riding Then eventually aquire all the tools, stands etc. over time. to do it myself by next season

Thanks again.

 

Drop me a PM when you know the day that you are going... its only about 15 min from me.. I could go over there to meet you and BS.