Chain tension
Posted: 04:25 pm Jun 12 2009
Should the chain tightness be measured while the bike is on a stand or on the ground?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Posted: 04:41 pm Jun 12 2009
on the ground
Posted: 05:26 pm Jun 12 2009
2.25 to 2.5 inches between the swing arm and chain measured right behind the chain slipper.
Posted: 05:33 pm Jun 12 2009
Thanks,
I happened to notice that it was different on the stand and I wanted to make sure I had it right.
I happened to notice that it was different on the stand and I wanted to make sure I had it right.
Posted: 11:18 am Jun 13 2009
Whether it's on the stand or on the ground, it doesn't matter in this case, as in EITHER case the suspension should be unloaded.
If your unitrack/swingarm is worn out to the point that putting the bike on a stand gives you another couple inches of movement as opposed to it being on the sidestand, you have far more serious problems than chain tension.
This is not a distinction without a difference.
Scheckaet said 'on the ground'. That is correct..nothing wrong with it.
The manual says (9-4) 'Support the mototcycle on its side stand.'
Unless you have something wrong setup-wise with your free sag, unless you have something wrong with your suspension, when the bike is on the side stand, the suspension will 99% of the time be completely stretched out..unloaded..topped out.
...which is no different than it would be on a stand.
If your idea of lowering the bike means having a 3" free sag as a result of your shock spring adjustment...I can't help 'ya.
If your unitrack/swingarm is worn out to the point that putting the bike on a stand gives you another couple inches of movement as opposed to it being on the sidestand, you have far more serious problems than chain tension.
This is not a distinction without a difference.
Scheckaet said 'on the ground'. That is correct..nothing wrong with it.
The manual says (9-4) 'Support the mototcycle on its side stand.'
Unless you have something wrong setup-wise with your free sag, unless you have something wrong with your suspension, when the bike is on the side stand, the suspension will 99% of the time be completely stretched out..unloaded..topped out.
...which is no different than it would be on a stand.
If your idea of lowering the bike means having a 3" free sag as a result of your shock spring adjustment...I can't help 'ya.
Posted: 10:24 pm Jun 14 2009
Thx, did not notice that it was unsprung on the stand.....lol