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veteq · 09-19-2004, 09:02 AM

I am planning on doing some of the maintenance on my bike.

Is there a good site that shows how to adjust the chain?

thank you

md2lgyk · 09-19-2004, 12:54 PM

Your owner's manual should tell you exactly how to do it.

Braada · 09-22-2004, 08:01 AM

Pick up a manual for specifics but basically you just set the bike on it's sidestand, loosen the axle nut and give your adjusters a 1/4 turn at a time EVENLY until you have about 3/4-1" play up and down half way between the sprockets on the bottom.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!!!!!!!
You'll wear out your chain quick and your butt too from the drone vibration that it will cause (don't ask how I know this

). Your chain MUST have some slack too it to account for the up and down movement of the swingarm. If it doesn't, every bimp will help to stretch your chain and weaken it, possibly causing a break on the road.

turtleescape · 09-27-2004, 09:53 PM

I did my adjustment from the manual. It did not say anything about adjusting the bolts the same amount. So I did not. Any idea how to get it back into factory spec? Is my bike safe to ride?Thanks for any help.

stevie c · 09-28-2004, 08:52 AM

If the adjuster bolts are not even then your wheel isn't straight,there should be marks on to give you an idea how far you have moved it and if it is straight.
A good test is to find a quiet even stretch of road,let the pressure of the handlebars,if the bike swings to either side you aren't lined up correctly.

themeatmanlandry · 09-28-2004, 09:25 AM

Give this a read:

http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/sportryde...br /> <br />

turtleescape · 09-28-2004, 10:42 PM

Thanks, I have it in the same marks on both sides. The bike rides strait so It must be close. I will try the wheel alignment when I have more time. It looks like the best way I have found to do it yet. Thanks again

themeatmanlandry · 09-29-2004, 09:16 AM

Sure thing.

Some folks use high-falootin' lasers to do it. Someday, maybe I'll be that advanced. For now, it's bricks, duct tape, string and aggravation!

09-19-2004, 09:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
veteq In Training Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR-600 & 00 Fireblade 929 Location: Toronto Posts: 125	how to adjust chain I am planning on doing some of the maintenance on my bike. Is there a good site that shows how to adjust the chain? thank you

09-19-2004, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
md2lgyk Wants Better Weather Joined: May 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 665	Your owner's manual should tell you exactly how to do it. __________________ "The great object is, that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun." - Thomas Jefferson

09-22-2004, 08:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Braada Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 58	Pick up a manual for specifics but basically you just set the bike on it's sidestand, loosen the axle nut and give your adjusters a 1/4 turn at a time EVENLY until you have about 3/4-1" play up and down half way between the sprockets on the bottom. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!!!!!!! You'll wear out your chain quick and your butt too from the drone vibration that it will cause (don't ask how I know this ). Your chain MUST have some slack too it to account for the up and down movement of the swingarm. If it doesn't, every bimp will help to stretch your chain and weaken it, possibly causing a break on the road. __________________ Jim edit Sweat washes off, roadrash doesn't--Wear your gear!

09-28-2004, 08:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	If the adjuster bolts are not even then your wheel isn't straight,there should be marks on to give you an idea how far you have moved it and if it is straight. A good test is to find a quiet even stretch of road,let the pressure of the handlebars,if the bike swings to either side you aren't lined up correctly. __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

09-28-2004, 09:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Give this a read: http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/sportryde...br /> <br /> __________________ Go to hell

09-27-2004, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
turtleescape Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 35	I did my adjustment from the manual. It did not say anything about adjusting the bolts the same amount. So I did not. Any idea how to get it back into factory spec? Is my bike safe to ride?Thanks for any help.

09-28-2004, 10:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
turtleescape Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 35	Thanks, I have it in the same marks on both sides. The bike rides strait so It must be close. I will try the wheel alignment when I have more time. It looks like the best way I have found to do it yet. Thanks again

09-29-2004, 09:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Sure thing. Some folks use high-falootin' lasers to do it. Someday, maybe I'll be that advanced. For now, it's bricks, duct tape, string and aggravation! __________________ Go to hell

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