first bike i've ever owned with these kind of chain slack adjusters. when you guys adjust your chains do you snug up the adjuster bolts after your finished tightning down the axle? if so, do you snug em forward(clockwise) or backward(counterclockwise)? also, if you do, how tight do you snug em. thanks all

 

counter clockwise tightens chain, clockwise loosens it...should be doing counter, same number of turns on each side...you don't tighten the axle nut until after...and when you do, you have to make sure to push in on the tire or pull out...so both sides are equal.

 

After the chain is adjusted and the axel retightened, you don't have to worry about the adjusting bolts. They can turn a little either way, but won't come out of adjustment once the axel is tightened.

 

am i the only one on here who doesnt feel comfortable enough loosening and tightening my back wheel and chain to do it myself...i think imma take it to the dealer and ask if they can do it...im just afraid imma tighten something too much or not enough or not the same on both sides...i mean...i cant go around screwing w/ all that not knowing what im doing...its not like something cosmetic...ya kno?

 

Easy diy adjustments just make sure the tire is "STRAIGHT" and proper slack, yer cool, its not brain surgery its just a chain.....

 

yea i think everyone is kinda cautious their first time tightening or loosening a chain or belt but ull get used to it

 

Hi,
I am in the same dilemma. Dealer charges $21 + tax to adjust the chain. If I am not mistaken the chain adjustment should be on every 1 to 2 month schedule? I read somewhere that the axel nut needs to be handle using torque wrench 82 ft. My question is do you use stand or the side stand while adjusting the chain.

Best regards,

maakif

 

i'll charge you 10 bucks to do it if you don't want to do it yourself!
in all honesty, very easy to do...you just have to get through the idea that the dealer knows what they are doing...cause they don't! muahhaha

 

It's 69 ft lbs on the axle.
I always did mine on a rear stand. Wheel in the air is easiest.

 

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