Rear tire rub.. Help please

KirkyPerk23 · January 10th, 2012, 05:15 PM

I bought this bike used n never noticed the rear tire rubbing until I started riding it. It's actually rubbed a hole a couple inches wide n a few inches long.. I know I need to raise it up a little but should I get a tire hugger or undertake kit. I will post pics when I get my wife off the laptop. My iPad won't let me upload pics. Also my chain seems way too tight. Any ideas how to loosen it? Please help.

I'm a Newb I know.

massacremasses · January 10th, 2012, 05:20 PM

You have the manual?

It says how to tighten and loosen your chain. If you are rubbing then yeah you are probably rubbing when you go over a bump. Its probably lowered to low.

choneofakind · January 10th, 2012, 05:21 PM

First thing's first, welcome to the forum

go say hi in the new member section so we can get a chance to say hi and get to know you and your bike a little bit.

Next, what exactly is rubbing what? the tire is rubbing where...? Too many pronouns make things hard to understand for someone who cannot see the exact situation that is happening.

When you get the chance on something besides your iPad, upload some pictures; they would be helpful here.

KirkyPerk23 · January 10th, 2012, 05:37 PM

http://photobucket.com/albums/t376/codykirkpatrick12 this is the only way I can do it from the iPad . We've already tried adjust the spring the way it shows. It loosens until we tighten the axel nut.

choneofakind · January 10th, 2012, 05:41 PM

looks like the bike is lowered like massacremasses suggested. I think the only way to stop that rub is to raise the rear of the bike.

KirkyPerk23 · January 10th, 2012, 05:44 PM

I'm not exactly sure how to do it with the RT lowering kit that's on it. And how much I really should raise it. As for replacing the damaged part. I just want a simple under tail, since I have the integrated taillight. Any suggestions?

choneofakind · January 10th, 2012, 05:49 PM

find some way to support the back end of the bike without using a swing-arm stand.

As for undertails, I don't have any experience with those

just don't go buying a replacement until you can confirm that your rear tire doesn't rub. IE don't replace the tail until you raise the rear and are sure this won't happen again.

KirkyPerk23 · January 10th, 2012, 05:54 PM

Yeah no doubt. As for now I'm putting chafe pad over the wires to prevent one major damage to wiring. I'm an airplane avionics technician so I have some wiring and mechanic background. But motorcycles are all new to me.

massacremasses · January 10th, 2012, 07:30 PM

massacremasses · January 10th, 2012, 07:31 PM

I embedded all the pictures for you.

So yeah basically you are dropped to low. You need to raise it some. Unfortunately I believe that is one big piece on the bottom there and the whole thing will need to be replaced :/

KirkyPerk23 · January 10th, 2012, 07:51 PM

Thanks for the embed. Yeah that's why I'm looking a getting just a simple undertail kit. Or even just and oem replacement. Any ideas on that? I'll take some good pics tomoro. I'm going for the all black. I've got some flush mount turn signals to install this weekend..

massacremasses · January 10th, 2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KirkyPerk23

Thanks for the embed. Yeah that's why I'm looking a getting just a simple undertail kit. Or even just and oem replacement. Any ideas on that? I'll take some good pics tomoro. I'm going for the all black. I've got some flush mount turn signals to install this weekend..

NP

Im not sure if they sell one to be honest. maybe something like this but im not sure if that is that long :/

KirkyPerk23 · January 10th, 2012, 08:12 PM

I really like that, but I don't need the turn signals . I'm thinking about going with the stock replacement and getting a tire hugger. Either CF or all black.

DaBlue1 · January 10th, 2012, 10:08 PM

Go over to Fun Products (by Sam's Club) and get Steve in parts to order you some stock links. They're like $27 apiece and the rear fender $85. You can do both yourself, but you will definitely have to support the bike with no weight on the rear. You may be able to to go to SJAFB auto hobby shop ( if they still have it ) for a little assist.

Alex · January 10th, 2012, 10:49 PM

If you do stay with the RT links, don't put them more than a 1.5" drop, or it risks that rubbing that you're seeing with the lower drop. Even then, stiffen up the preload a click or two to be on the safe side with a lowered bike.

csmith12 · January 11th, 2012, 12:02 AM

And.... stop riding the bike until you get things fixed. Your just further damaging the bike and endangering yourself and others.

Welcome and ride safe.

KirkyPerk23 · January 11th, 2012, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

If you do stay with the RT links, don't put them more than a 1.5" drop, or it risks that rubbing that you're seeing with the lower drop. Even then, stiffen up the preload a click or two to be on the safe side with a lowered bike.

What hole should I use for that? (that's also what she said)

choneofakind · January 11th, 2012, 07:49 PM

^ well if you have to ask, you're doing it wrong

I believe the closest one is the same as stock height.

So you can set it to that briefly to measure the height of the back end, and then adjust the back down one hole at a time until you get the drop that you need, that is still less drop than 1.5" like Alex suggested.

DaBlue1 · January 11th, 2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KirkyPerk23

What hole should I use for that? (that's also what she said)

The stock links are about 7" bolt center to bolt center. You can start there on the RT links to find the height you want.

Nemesis · January 11th, 2012, 10:02 PM

I have two of those under belly thingy if you want to buy one off me. Damn...I need to update my F/S thread.

massacremasses · January 12th, 2012, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

I have two of those under belly thingy if you want to buy one off me. Damn...I need to update my F/S thread.

boom problem solved....

January 10th, 2012, 05:15 PM	#1
KirkyPerk23 Everyday Newb Name: Cody Location: Seymour Johnson AFB Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 all black ninja 250r Posts: 13	Rear tire rub.. Help please I bought this bike used n never noticed the rear tire rubbing until I started riding it. It's actually rubbed a hole a couple inches wide n a few inches long.. I know I need to raise it up a little but should I get a tire hugger or undertake kit. I will post pics when I get my wife off the laptop. My iPad won't let me upload pics. Also my chain seems way too tight. Any ideas how to loosen it? Please help. I'm a Newb I know.

January 10th, 2012, 05:20 PM	#2
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	You have the manual? It says how to tighten and loosen your chain. If you are rubbing then yeah you are probably rubbing when you go over a bump. Its probably lowered to low. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 10th, 2012, 07:30 PM	#9
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 10th, 2012, 07:31 PM	#10
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	I embedded all the pictures for you. So yeah basically you are dropped to low. You need to raise it some. Unfortunately I believe that is one big piece on the bottom there and the whole thing will need to be replaced :/ __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 10th, 2012, 10:49 PM	#15
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	If you do stay with the RT links, don't put them more than a 1.5" drop, or it risks that rubbing that you're seeing with the lower drop. Even then, stiffen up the preload a click or two to be on the safe side with a lowered bike. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

January 10th, 2012, 05:21 PM	#3
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	First thing's first, welcome to the forum go say hi in the new member section so we can get a chance to say hi and get to know you and your bike a little bit. Next, what exactly is rubbing what? the tire is rubbing where...? Too many pronouns make things hard to understand for someone who cannot see the exact situation that is happening. When you get the chance on something besides your iPad, upload some pictures; they would be helpful here.

January 10th, 2012, 05:37 PM	#4
KirkyPerk23 Everyday Newb Name: Cody Location: Seymour Johnson AFB Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 all black ninja 250r Posts: 13	http://photobucket.com/albums/t376/codykirkpatrick12 this is the only way I can do it from the iPad . We've already tried adjust the spring the way it shows. It loosens until we tighten the axel nut.

January 10th, 2012, 05:41 PM	#5
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	looks like the bike is lowered like massacremasses suggested. I think the only way to stop that rub is to raise the rear of the bike.

January 10th, 2012, 05:44 PM	#6
KirkyPerk23 Everyday Newb Name: Cody Location: Seymour Johnson AFB Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 all black ninja 250r Posts: 13	I'm not exactly sure how to do it with the RT lowering kit that's on it. And how much I really should raise it. As for replacing the damaged part. I just want a simple under tail, since I have the integrated taillight. Any suggestions?

January 10th, 2012, 05:49 PM	#7
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	find some way to support the back end of the bike without using a swing-arm stand. As for undertails, I don't have any experience with those just don't go buying a replacement until you can confirm that your rear tire doesn't rub. IE don't replace the tail until you raise the rear and are sure this won't happen again.

January 10th, 2012, 05:54 PM	#8
KirkyPerk23 Everyday Newb Name: Cody Location: Seymour Johnson AFB Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 all black ninja 250r Posts: 13	Yeah no doubt. As for now I'm putting chafe pad over the wires to prevent one major damage to wiring. I'm an airplane avionics technician so I have some wiring and mechanic background. But motorcycles are all new to me.

January 10th, 2012, 07:51 PM	#11
KirkyPerk23 Everyday Newb Name: Cody Location: Seymour Johnson AFB Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 all black ninja 250r Posts: 13	Thanks for the embed. Yeah that's why I'm looking a getting just a simple undertail kit. Or even just and oem replacement. Any ideas on that? I'll take some good pics tomoro. I'm going for the all black. I've got some flush mount turn signals to install this weekend..

January 10th, 2012, 08:12 PM	#13
KirkyPerk23 Everyday Newb Name: Cody Location: Seymour Johnson AFB Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 all black ninja 250r Posts: 13	I really like that, but I don't need the turn signals . I'm thinking about going with the stock replacement and getting a tire hugger. Either CF or all black.

January 10th, 2012, 10:08 PM	#14
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Go over to Fun Products (by Sam's Club) and get Steve in parts to order you some stock links. They're like $27 apiece and the rear fender $85. You can do both yourself, but you will definitely have to support the bike with no weight on the rear. You may be able to to go to SJAFB auto hobby shop ( if they still have it ) for a little assist.

January 11th, 2012, 12:02 AM	#16
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	And.... stop riding the bike until you get things fixed. Your just further damaging the bike and endangering yourself and others. Welcome and ride safe. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 11th, 2012, 07:49 PM	#18
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	^ well if you have to ask, you're doing it wrong I believe the closest one is the same as stock height. So you can set it to that briefly to measure the height of the back end, and then adjust the back down one hole at a time until you get the drop that you need, that is still less drop than 1.5" like Alex suggested.

January 11th, 2012, 10:02 PM	#20
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	I have two of those under belly thingy if you want to buy one off me. Damn...I need to update my F/S thread.

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