February 4th, 2011, 10:46 PM | #1 |
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Does my chain slack need adjusting?
I've never adjusted my chain slack and couldn't find a DIY on it in the DIY listing. I don't know anything about what chains should look like, but the fact that mine seems to be 'bouncing' sometimes makes me think maybe it needs to be tightened?
Two videos, the first is when the chain has been WD-40 degreased but before re-lubing it, the second is after applying lube. |
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February 4th, 2011, 10:49 PM | #2 |
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Chain Adjustment / Wheel Alignment DIY
Basically, push the bottom of the chain (in the middle) up pretty hard, then down pretty hard. If the distance is around 1 1/4 inches (give or take) you're good. Much more, tighten the chain. Much less, loosen the chain.
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February 4th, 2011, 10:50 PM | #3 | |
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Any thoughts on the video? Do I have something else wrong? Doesn't feel like it should bounce around like that... |
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February 4th, 2011, 11:58 PM | #4 |
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The way you do lateral alignment is by adjusting the rear wheel forward and back / side to side. At the end, the wheel needs to be straight, and the slack needs to be appropriate. I'll look at the videos now.
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February 5th, 2011, 12:02 AM | #5 |
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Way, way, way too much chain lube. But the chain doesn't look much too loose or too tight. Hard to tell when it's running like that with no load on it. Stop the engine, check the slack on the bottom chain run, and to make sure rotate the wheel a bit and check the slack at another point as well.
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February 5th, 2011, 12:06 AM | #6 |
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Alex is right, rotate your wheel until you find the tightest spot and measure the distance from all the way up vs down. Service manual says .8-1.2 inches and I recommend erring towards the loose side.
Also, let your lube soak a little or wipe it down before using the bike. It looks like it's flinging. |
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February 5th, 2011, 12:29 AM | #7 | |
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February 5th, 2011, 02:50 PM | #8 |
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I hope you're not cleaning and lubing while the engine is running like that. Too much potential for something to go wrong, IMO.
All cleaning and lubing should be done with the engine off and the tire being rotated by hand. |
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Like pulling your fingers into the sprocket.... potentially cutting them off
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I didn't know that existed.... yuck!
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February 8th, 2011, 03:46 PM | #13 |
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oh you HAVE to see this ****; http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242261
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February 8th, 2011, 06:02 PM | #14 | |
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I think I'm going to have nightmares.
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February 8th, 2011, 07:30 PM | #16 |
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Yeah I'm not even going to look because I've seen that thread once and thats enough for me.
I use chain wax: it doesn't fling like some of that other stuff. Also alex is 100% correct. Since your suspension has no load its not going to show if the chain is properly adjusted.
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February 8th, 2011, 07:46 PM | #17 |
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I couldn't help it I looked at it. Wow, that's awful. I hope no one does that. If you do please don't post the pictures LOL.
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February 11th, 2011, 02:56 PM | #18 |
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The bouncing is fine.
I also have someone else get on my bike (the first time I adjust the chain on a bike, like when I juts get a bike), and jump up and down on it to make sure the shock will bottom out before the chain keeps the swingarm from moving down any further. Quote:
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February 11th, 2011, 03:11 PM | #20 | |
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Same, it's great! I use it on my dirtbikes, too. I also have that Tirox 360º chain cleaner with the spiral brush thingy. It works pretty good, and the brush is great since I'm kinda lazy at times...
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February 11th, 2011, 03:18 PM | #21 |
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Maxima Chain Wax is great product, but lately I've been using this on the bikes (street and dirt) with even better results... less fling than I was getting with Chain Wax.
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I knew I wasn't crazy! Well, not too much. I could have sworn I was getting better results as well, but thought it is one of those things that was just too good to be true, or to easy.... defenately too cheap. This is the only stuff I buy now.
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February 12th, 2011, 03:05 PM | #23 |
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I'm going to have to try that out after my bottle of Chain Wax is gone. (It's almost new...)
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I know that Maxima Chain Wax burns, like WD-40, but you can spray it on stuff, let it sit, and burn that stuff.
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1. the bike is on the rear stand? 2. the bike is on the rear stand with rider? 3. the bike is not on the rear stand (level)? 4. the bike is not on the rear stand with rider? |
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1 or 3. 3 is easier. Don't worry about the rear being up a little.
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#3 would be easier if all we are doing is checking, which is what you asked. Hold the bike upright, kneel and check. #1 is easier when making adjustments. When doing #1 don't worry about the rear end being up a bit on the stand.
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use this and clean your bike man! its freaking dirty!
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I think everyone should see those pictures from the gixxer forum. Just one look at that is a healthy reminder to never ever ever ever ever ever ever try to clean your chain with bike running. Much better than learning the hard way like that guy did.
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July 15th, 2011, 02:59 PM | #33 |
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chain question here: about 400 miles ago I had my chain tightened by the dealer. There was actually almost no slack. But right now, my chain is this loose that it even hits the swingarm when bouncing. How is this possible?
Has it something to do with the fact that I ride 70 miles on highway twice a week? |
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July 16th, 2011, 07:07 AM | #35 |
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So i had my chain tightened today. They said there was so much slack on it in only 400 miles because I didn't lube it enough, considering I only use my bike for 100 km rides twice a week. So from now on I'll lube it once a week and see where it gets me.
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