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zrxjake · 01-14-2005, 11:12 AM

I just bought a 2001 rm 250 and have questions havent located a manual yet.
how much slack is there supposed to eb in a properly adjusted chain? what is the corect sag settting for this bike? any other info would be appreciated.
this is my first liquid cooled dirt bike.

YellowDragon · 01-15-2005, 10:39 PM

It should be in your manual but a good rule of thumb is between 1.6- 2.0 inches of slack.

Hope this helps.

joffter · 01-17-2005, 05:27 AM

THe rear sag on the bike should be around 98-100mm with the rider on and the chain free play should be measured with the bike on a stand with the rear wheel off the ground. Measure just behind the front chain guide on the swingarm, and you should as a rule of thunb be able to fit three fingers between the chain and the swingarm without forcing them in. Slightly loose on the fingers. Also once you have set the chain, sit on the bike and get someone else to sit in it with you, and get a 3rd person to check the chain. It should not be tight. It should have a little movement up and down. The chain is always at its tightest when the swingarm is parralel with the ground !!

RMX · 01-25-2005, 10:00 PM

You can find a Clymer manual for your bike on E-bay. I just bought one for the 01 RM 250 I have.

84rm · 03-26-2005, 04:50 PM

you can get a manuel at crooks suzuki.com £21.99

01-14-2005, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
zrxjake Newbie Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6	rm 250 questions I just bought a 2001 rm 250 and have questions havent located a manual yet. how much slack is there supposed to eb in a properly adjusted chain? what is the corect sag settting for this bike? any other info would be appreciated. this is my first liquid cooled dirt bike.

01-15-2005, 10:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
YellowDragon Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Denver,CO Posts: 28	It should be in your manual but a good rule of thumb is between 1.6- 2.0 inches of slack. Hope this helps. __________________ 98 RM250 bought used in EXCELLENT condition, stripped down, cleaned and ready to scream.

01-17-2005, 05:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
joffter Newbie Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8	RM250 Chain adjustment and sag THe rear sag on the bike should be around 98-100mm with the rider on and the chain free play should be measured with the bike on a stand with the rear wheel off the ground. Measure just behind the front chain guide on the swingarm, and you should as a rule of thunb be able to fit three fingers between the chain and the swingarm without forcing them in. Slightly loose on the fingers. Also once you have set the chain, sit on the bike and get someone else to sit in it with you, and get a 3rd person to check the chain. It should not be tight. It should have a little movement up and down. The chain is always at its tightest when the swingarm is parralel with the ground !!

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01-25-2005, 10:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
RMX Newbie Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 9	You can find a Clymer manual for your bike on E-bay. I just bought one for the 01 RM 250 I have.

03-26-2005, 04:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
84rm Newbie Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 6	you can get a manuel at crooks suzuki.com £21.99

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