Adjusting Chain Question
#1
Adjusting Chain Question
I'm new to riding and I notice my chain is loose.
How do I properly tighten it? There's definitely more play than necessary.
I want to make sure I do this properly so I don't mess anything up!
What tools would I need? Does the bike have to be off the ground or on two stands when tightening the chain?
Sorry for all the noob questions!
Thanks,
-Collin
How do I properly tighten it? There's definitely more play than necessary.
I want to make sure I do this properly so I don't mess anything up!
What tools would I need? Does the bike have to be off the ground or on two stands when tightening the chain?
Sorry for all the noob questions!
Thanks,
-Collin
Last edited by cschew; 04-24-2012 at 02:26 PM.
#2
Download the Honda factory service manual (links here on forum) & follow procedures outlined. Section 3-16, pg 60-61.
Basic hand tools suffice.
Easier to do w/ rear of bike on a stand.
Chain slack = 25-35 mm or 1 to 1-3/8 inches(measured at tightest point midway btwn sprockets)
Loosen axle nut
Turn adjuster bolts equal no. of times til correct slack is obtained.
Make sure index marks on both sides are aligned w/ index marks on swingarm. (alignment)
Tighten rear axle nut.
Basic hand tools suffice.
Easier to do w/ rear of bike on a stand.
Chain slack = 25-35 mm or 1 to 1-3/8 inches(measured at tightest point midway btwn sprockets)
Loosen axle nut
Turn adjuster bolts equal no. of times til correct slack is obtained.
Make sure index marks on both sides are aligned w/ index marks on swingarm. (alignment)
Tighten rear axle nut.
Last edited by gotcbr; 04-24-2012 at 02:46 PM. Reason: sp
#3
#4
Thanks for the replies!
I tightened my chain, but they don't align with the index on the swingarm. If I were to do this, then it would be to tight!(There isn't any free play)
So right now they are both a little off of the index line.
Am I doing something wrong? I cant really tell if the wheel is aligned or not since they aren't on the index lines. Any suggestions?
Thanks for the replies!
I tightened my chain, but they don't align with the index on the swingarm. If I were to do this, then it would be to tight!(There isn't any free play)
So right now they are both a little off of the index line.
Am I doing something wrong? I cant really tell if the wheel is aligned or not since they aren't on the index lines. Any suggestions?
Thanks for the replies!
#5
you're supposed to turn them evenly. :\ Now i think you have to reset the adjustment screws. turn both all the way in. AT this point, your chain will be so loose that it will want to fall off the sprocket. Then, and slowly screw them back out to tighten the screw. Do the latter evenly to both side.
also you want at least 1" of slack in the chain. otherwise, it will either break or wear it prematurely.
also you want at least 1" of slack in the chain. otherwise, it will either break or wear it prematurely.
Last edited by mnguyen84; 04-26-2012 at 09:02 PM.
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