February 24th, 2013, 07:03 PM | #1 |
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lowering question
I have the roaring toyz lowering links installed right now, but i want to lower it one more notch. If i do this, would i have to adjust the chain slack at all?
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February 24th, 2013, 07:07 PM | #2 |
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If the chain becomes slack you will! Don't let this put you off, it's no more difficult than lowering the bike.
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February 24th, 2013, 07:49 PM | #3 |
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Jon,
The factory recommended slack guarantees that the chain will not overstress the bearings and itself when the front and rear sprockets align with the shaft (or pivot) of the swingarm. The slack increases as those three points swing away from that alignment. After you lower the rear suspension, the same principle applies, but you will end up with a different slack at the new full extension of the suspension (non-loaded bike).
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February 24th, 2013, 08:08 PM | #4 |
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Wouldn't lowering decrease slack?
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