hello from houston
 

my name is jonathan i just purchased my gz 2002 and i love it!

Re: hello from houston
 

What part of Houston bro?.... Im originally from Pearland. BTW congrats on the bike!

Re: hello from houston
 

welcome aboard, nice bike

Re: hello from houston
 

Welcome to the family.Nice ride!! :) :2tup:

Re: hello from houston
 

Welcome from Florida. My dad lived at Memorial and Wilcrest & I-10 and Kirkwood. You'll love the GZ Ride safe

Re: hello from houston
 

thanks for the warm welcome everyone i am @ 290 and hwy 6

Re: hello from houston
 

i got this bike with a straight pipe its very loud at 60mph i can see every one trying to pass me because of the loud high rev of the pipe its annoying lol but i love it! the sprockets are pretty worn so i ordered new ones 16t and 41t rear and a new chain im expecting this to arrive soon ive been reading on the forum on how to do this myself its going to be a first time for me ive worked on my own car before changing brakes tune ups etc. this is a different animal is it a good idea to take this job on? im worried that i mess up installing the chain? i dont think ive seen a how to on the chain is there?

Re: hello from houston
 

Just have the chain around the rear sprocket before inserting the axle bolt. Pretty simple, really.

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Just make sure you have no parts left over when the job is done. A very good idea is to take pics of everything before starting the job. Primarily the positioning of the spacers on the rear axle.

Re: hello from houston
 

Be careful you don't make it too tight, usually the tightness/slack varies a bit as you turn the wheel.

Oh and welcome to the forum :2tup:

Re: hello from houston
 

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe.


:)

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Lol, this is in reference to chain slack. 1/2 inch of slack is the minimum amount of chain slack measured in the middle point between sprockets. Bike on the side stand.

Re: hello from houston
 

im new to this whole bike world and im willing to learn i did notice that when i was checking the old chain i pulled the chain to where i thought looked good after i tightened everything up i moved the bike and the chain got really tight i felt like it was about to snap so i guess i should move the bike before i tighten everything just to be sure?

Re: hello from houston
 

When you raise the rear wheel & rotate it slowly,you will always find a tight spot,this is were you need to adjust your chain at,so as not to be too tight when rotated past the tight spot.
:cool: :)

Re: hello from houston
 

oh ok i see now makes sense i really thought something was wrong with my bike haha... so i got the chain but not the sprockets i looked at the chain and i have to use a tool to press and rivet it? does any one know where i could rent one or buy one at a store instead of online?

Re: hello from houston
 

If your installing the chain yourself I would use a master link,easier to install.Just be sure that the closed end of lock is facing the way of rotation.
:) :cool:

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Oh, also with chains, like you noticed, they always tighten when you tighten the axle botls so it's a matter of trying and then adjusting, very hard to get it right in just one go.