For those who have done the Bandit / SV Chain Adjuster Swap

[ctandc]

From what I've read both the Bandit 600 and 1st gen SV650 Chain adjusters will work on the Kat. (I know the SV parts need modified a bit to fit in the swing arm.)

It also seems both the Bandit and SV both have a larger diameter axle than the Kat, so the adjusters a bit bigger of course. (Where the axle passes through).

Is there any downside to this extra "play" that will be there?

I'm gathering parts to replace my chain / sprockets so I was going to replace the adjusters as well.

From everything I've seen I can't see the bigger diameter adjusters being a big deal...as they don't really support the wheel...they just allow for adjusting chain tension.

Any feedback?

[steves]

Some people have had spacers made. I'm just extra careful when adjusting the chain.

Graham makes some pretty nice adjuster plates too....

[Kreylyn]

From what I've read both the Bandit 600 and 1st gen SV650 Chain adjusters will work on the Kat. (I know the SV parts need modified a bit to fit in the swing arm.)

It also seems both the Bandit and SV both have a larger diameter axle than the Kat, so the adjusters a bit bigger of course. (Where the axle passes through).

Is there any downside to this extra "play" that will be there?

I'm gathering parts to replace my chain / sprockets so I was going to replace the adjusters as well.

From everything I've seen I can't see the bigger diameter adjusters being a big deal...as they don't really support the wheel...they just allow for adjusting chain tension.

Any feedback?

It was my understanding that parts were being chosen and mixed to match the axle size.

The bandit adjuster mod is to swap out the aluminum end caps/plates, but use the Katana internals. RF600 end caps would work the same way. This offered you a stronger end cap to prevent the issues with the thin steel cap being pulled into the swingarm but still matches the 17mm axle.

For better asthetic reasons, to hide the bolt inside the swingarm as well, the SV 1st gen adjusters are 17mm axle adjusters. This was the reason I pointed them out as you get not only the better end caps, but also hide the adjuter bolt inside.

Krey

[ctandc]

It was my understanding that parts were being chosen and mixed to match the axle size.

The bandit adjuster mod is to swap out the aluminum end caps/plates, but use the Katana internals. RF600 end caps would work the same way. This offered you a stronger end cap to prevent the issues with the thin steel cap being pulled into the swingarm but still matches the 17mm axle.

For better asthetic reasons, to hide the bolt inside the swingarm as well, the SV 1st gen adjusters are 17mm axle adjusters. This was the reason I pointed them out as you get not only the better end caps, but also hide the adjuter bolt inside.

Krey

I know several have posted they swapped the entire bandit adjusters over.

As for the SV...I've seen those. So does that mean it's just the SV caps and use the Kat adjuster and bolt / nut?

[Kreylyn]

I know several have posted they swapped the entire bandit adjusters over.

As for the SV...I've seen those. So does that mean it's just the SV caps and use the Kat adjuster and bolt / nut?

No, first gen SV bandits used a 17mm axle. The entire assembly swaps and fits correctly.

I've see people post about using the caps off the bandits, but I was not aware anyone was using the larger axle sized inners on the smaller Kat axle.

I suppose it would not make that much of a difference if you did. The adjusters are primarily to be used to pull the axle, and thus the wheel, back. They do not support the axle, only put it in possition to tighten it down. The axle then supports it's self at that point. The upgrade from Kat caps to Bandit caps is really only a nessasity if your axle isn't properly torqued down. Spacers on either side but against the swingarm, not those... so that shouldn't really matter that much.

Spacers... they definately need to be the correct size though.

Krey

[ctandc]

Well if that's the case, I'll just look for SV adjusters. I'm only doing it because I'll be installing a new chain / sprocket set soon, and my adjusters are beat..I was going to clean / paint them anyway. So if I can score the SV stuff cheap, I'll clean / paint those since they look much cleaner.

Thanks for the heads up.

[steves]

The SV adjuster is a direct swap (i've done it)

I'm running bandit adjusters, the entire adjuster in the kat with the kat axle.

[LAsunbird86]

soo..whats wrong with the kat's adjusters? Ive adjusted my chain before...didn't seem too bad?

[steves]

The bandit adjusters have a cleaner look. If you search around, you will find several threads on the topic.

[Kfreak]

I have done the swap to Bandit adjusters. The only draw back is I am limited on the amount of travel the axle has because of the larger diameter hole that the axle goes thru. I was too lazy to keep my original adjuster internals. With me being 170 lbs, it doesn't hurt my chain slack. Eventually I will change the internal parts when I get a new chain.

[katanarider]

Ok.. so what years are first generation SVs ? Also any pictures?

P.S
If no one answers a post, does that mean my question is to stupid to deserve a reply?
cough, cough

[katanarider]

Ok, so I assume 99-02 is a first generation SV (since I had to wikipedia it).
Well, this is what I understand to be a direct swap without modification to my Pre-98 ?

[squiggy]

I get to use my favorite web site, search and you shall find

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=SV650+chain+adjusters+site%3Akatriders.com

Or a search here would have brought it up too.

[katanarider]

Makes me feel better to know someone actually replied.
The search bar is the source of confussion to start with but nice animation
I must say: THANK YOU !

[squiggy]

I always like teasing people with that Let me Google That For You website. It's fun.

Someone did it to me so I like repaying the love.