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August 2nd, 2015, 07:12 PM
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Learning to walk
Name: Dave
Location: Boise
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 06 Red Ninja 250 Posts: 48
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Adjusting chain.
Hello again to everyone, I am in need of more advice. I'm attempting to tighten up my chain because it's pretty loose and I feel comfortable with the process, HOWEVER, I do not have access to a torque wrench tonight and really don't want to miss any possible riding time tomorrow. Is there any way to be able to pull off tightening the chain WITHOUT a torque wrench? Any advice or input on the matter is greatly appreciated!
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August 2nd, 2015, 07:56 PM
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Participant
Name: Dave
Location: South of Seattle
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much.
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Yes. How much do you weigh (fully dressed to work on the bike)?
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August 2nd, 2015, 07:58 PM
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Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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The pressing force of that nut is the only thing that prevents the axle from shifting during acceleration and braking; the tensioners are only for positioning the axle. That means that those 81 lbs applied to one foot lever are important. You can adjust the force to the actual lever that you have. That lever is measured from the center of the axis to the center of your hand or middle finger. For example, if the actual distance is 10", then the minimum required force is 81.1 lb x (12" / 10") = 97.3 lb Pressing on a bathroom or fishing scale can give you an idea of how that much force feels to your hand. Links of reference: http://faq.ninja250.org/torque/ex250f/ http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...l_alignment%3F
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August 2nd, 2015, 08:10 PM
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in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot.
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Deja vu @mcwidave
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August 2nd, 2015, 08:21 PM
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Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
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How-to video - http://canyonchasers.com/video/howto/chain.php
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August 2nd, 2015, 09:16 PM
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Learning to walk
Name: Dave
Location: Boise
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 06 Red Ninja 250 Posts: 48
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Thanks everyone! I got it adjusted (with a 12" wrench I applied about 80 lbs of force) I then took it for a low speed ride and checked everything when I returned. All appears fine for now. I will be getting a torque wrench in the next couple days to confirm the actual torque but I think it went pretty smoothly.
P.s. Why do I feel as though we have discussed this before @Ghostt??? 
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August 2nd, 2015, 09:39 PM
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Participant
Name: Dave
Location: South of Seattle
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much.
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Ya done good, Dave!
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August 2nd, 2015, 10:01 PM
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Learning to walk
Name: Dave
Location: Boise
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 06 Red Ninja 250 Posts: 48
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Well thank you.....Dave... Haha. I gotta say I'm feeling more and more accomplished with every little task I complete on the bike. Plus it's given me a greater appreciation of it. If I upgrade I don't think I could ever let this little beauty go.
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