Quick Chain Adjustment Question

Dave Dark · 04-03-2012, 02:25 PM

Hi Everyone!

I'm doing my chain adjustment. I have a motorcycle jack.

Can I do the chain adjustment with the bike lifted off the ground or should I do it with the bike on its tripod so that the shocks are engaged?

Just a minor, potentially nit-picky question.

Thanks!

blaine · 04-03-2012, 02:34 PM

Final adjustment should be done with the rear tire on the ground.The more the shocks are compressed the tighter the chain gets.That why you need 1/2" to 9/16" free play,to allow for swing arm movement.

:cool:

04-03-2012, 02:25 PM	#1
Dave Dark Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 34	Quick Chain Adjustment Question Hi Everyone! I'm doing my chain adjustment. I have a motorcycle jack. Can I do the chain adjustment with the bike lifted off the ground or should I do it with the bike on its tripod so that the shocks are engaged? Just a minor, potentially nit-picky question. Thanks! __________________ Check out my website: www.motorcycleaddiction.ca Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

04-03-2012, 02:34 PM	#2
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Quick Chain Adjustment Question Final adjustment should be done with the rear tire on the ground.The more the shocks are compressed the tighter the chain gets.That why you need 1/2" to 9/16" free play,to allow for swing arm movement. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
	0

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode