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backinthesaddleagain · December 1st, 2009, 10:02 PM

OK so I put a new rear tire on a couple weeks back and have done about 100 miles since. Today I was going to work and when I went to start the bike I saw the left side (chain side) adjuster was way loose and the threaded part had bent. Also the cap that goes on the end of the swingarm must have popped out and rotated around. It must have hit a sprocket bolt, got gouged up and caused the threaded part to bend.

Wheel was still aligned so I straightened the threaded part as best as possible, pushed the cap back on and tightened the 2 nuts. Ordered a new adjuster and cap today.

I know I put them on good and snug when I changed the tire as my wife slid the axle in while I held the wheel and caliper in place and I showed her how the chain gets adjusted. Maybe in hindsight I didn't put it tight enough?? Never had that happen before on any dirtbike. Maybe blue loctite is called for??

December 1st, 2009, 10:02 PM	#1
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Chain adjuster came loose OK so I put a new rear tire on a couple weeks back and have done about 100 miles since. Today I was going to work and when I went to start the bike I saw the left side (chain side) adjuster was way loose and the threaded part had bent. Also the cap that goes on the end of the swingarm must have popped out and rotated around. It must have hit a sprocket bolt, got gouged up and caused the threaded part to bend. Wheel was still aligned so I straightened the threaded part as best as possible, pushed the cap back on and tightened the 2 nuts. Ordered a new adjuster and cap today. I know I put them on good and snug when I changed the tire as my wife slid the axle in while I held the wheel and caliper in place and I showed her how the chain gets adjusted. Maybe in hindsight I didn't put it tight enough?? Never had that happen before on any dirtbike. Maybe blue loctite is called for??