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July 23rd, 2011, 03:35 PM
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kinda sorta noob
Name: poo poo
Location: DC
Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '03 and '08 Posts: 62
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I just wanna tighten my chain!
Oh, and on the ninja too...
Do I have to loosen the back wheel axle, or can I just tweak the nuts and bolts at the end of the swing arm? I get a bit scared when loosening the rear wheel. Any advice is appreciated... -poo
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July 23rd, 2011, 03:42 PM
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Name: Andy
Location: Sheboygan, WI
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890
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You have to loose the rear axle.
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July 23rd, 2011, 03:46 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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Yup no way around it.
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July 23rd, 2011, 03:54 PM
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wat
Name: wat
Location: tustin/long beach
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cotter pin off, loosen axle, adjust, retorque nut to spec with a torque wrench, new cotter pin in.
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July 23rd, 2011, 03:58 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Donger
Location: So CAL
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alex s. you're like the new KKIM around here
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July 23rd, 2011, 04:05 PM
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wat
Name: wat
Location: tustin/long beach
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