chain adjustment issues

lakenbake · Aug 12, 2009

Hello all I have a 2003 t and I am having a very difficult time adjusting the chain and getting proper wheel alignment. the chain goes loose and then tight and so on. Does anybody know the best way to achive the perfect alignment. Any help would be greatly appriciated Thanks Bill

Jonnyallover · Aug 12, 2009

Hey there, Bill!

Go to the search engine on this web site on the top red tool bar and just to the right of center. Search "chain adjustment" and don't forget to answer the random question so the site knows a bot isn't trying to f--K with it. I believe you will have plenty of information if you follow through the threads. I especially remember within the last few months some wonderful comments from our knowledgeable members on wheel alignment as well which is also important. Cheers!

Patrick · Aug 12, 2009

lakenbake said:
Hello all I have a 2003 t and I am having a very difficult time adjusting the chain and getting proper wheel alignment. the chain goes loose and then tight and so on. Does anybody know the best way to achive the perfect alignment. Any help would be greatly appriciated Thanks Bill

Sounds to me like it is time for a new chain, how old is it?

Chunkylad · Aug 12, 2009

Patrick said:
Sounds to me like it is time for a new chain, how old is it?

Ditto per meh.Sounds like you have some tight spots there.

Jon is right methinks. If I remember correctly (something which is getting more of a challenge with the passage of time), there's info on a thread specifically about wheel alignment and links to a how-to site.

Dave

SJD007 · Aug 12, 2009

If ya wanna find the culprit, slowly rotate the rear wheel (up on a stand if you have one) and hold the chain up with your finger. If it goes tight then loose then tight again, you have at least one tight link (as the link travels around the sprocket the chain will be loose, then tight when in the straight section). Just rotate until tight, and go along bending each link to find the tight one. Someitmes it will be quite obvious - a little kink in the chain. You can't lube them up again, if you find one (or more) time for a new chain. And sprockets (always change at same time, but you knew that).

Sorry can't help with alignment except for the two straight pieces of wood trick - but that is in other posts.

NJC 1000 R · Aug 12, 2009

You can also run plumb lines each side of the bike from the rear spindle the swingarm pivot, but note this must be very accurate to the mm. Plus ditto on the chain time for a new one and sprockets, plus if you have not already, it might be worth putting a 15 tooth front sprocket on for sweeter low end traction.

Chunkylad · Aug 12, 2009

Here is the link again, showing how simple it is to align the rear wheel with a stringline:

http://www.framestraightsystem.com/Motorcycle Frame Check.htm

grin factor · Aug 14, 2009

Good link Chunky.

Chunkylad · Aug 14, 2009

Cheers:cheers

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