how much slack should the chain have in it i took the back tire off to get a tire put on it i thought before i took the tire the chain had to much slack in it in the first place i was wondering if any one could help with that
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half inch up + half inch down (for a total movement distance of 1") halfway between the rear wheel and the front sprocket when the bike is on the centerstand (check the lower half of the chain for this range of motion). Acceptible range is 1.2" - 0.8", and too loose is better than too tight for chain life. I keep mine set between 1 and 1.1".
You can find the spec, how to check for a stretched chain and everything else you want to every know about chains here:
CyberPoet's Understanding motorcycle chain wear and maintenance, including adjustment, lube, cleaning, stretch... at MotorcycleAnchor.com.
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Originally posted by The CyberPoethalf inch up + half inch down (for a total movement distance of 1") halfway between the rear wheel and the front sprocket when the bike is on the centerstand (check the lower half of the chain for this range of motion). Acceptible range is 1.2" - 0.8", and too loose is better than too tight for chain life. I keep mine set between 1 and 1.1".
You can find the spec, how to check for a stretched chain and everything else you want to every know about chains here:
CyberPoet's Understanding motorcycle chain wear and maintenance, including adjustment, lube, cleaning, stretch... at MotorcycleAnchor.com.
Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet
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Originally posted by TemtnF8Question on this... how much pressure should I apply to try to move the chain to its maximum in both directions? As much as I can muster?
Originally posted by DAWG_4_LIFEwhen i need to replace the chain should i replace the sprockets as well and if do both what chain type should i get and what sprockets i want to maintance factory number of teeth on both
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Originally posted by DAWG_4_LIFEwould this be worth the money for the sprockets and the chain
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
520 conversions do not last nearly as long (mileage wise) and if you're not changing tooth-counts, then there's no reason not to stick to a 530 set-up specifically intended for your bike.
Trying to stay cheap? Shop around... JCWhitney has no-name steel Kat sprockets & chain for $70 ($15 + 25 + 40) as individual items. You can have name-brand for $130-$160, which is what you would be paying by the time you add shipping to what was on eBay...
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i would like to see someone ( other than me ) give this a try.
from other people i've talked to about 520's is they really like it. i would have done it on my last change out but the vortex is the only company i found that sold the kit. Too many people have said vortex sprockets suck. to soft. but the katana probably wouldn't eat it as soon.
someone needs to test it.
tim
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Remember that you need chain slack while actually SITTING on the bike. 1" of chain slack with the bike sitting on the center stand is not enough. You'll have a tight chain when you sit down. Generally I keep about 1.5" of chain slack without any weight on the seat. Actually, I think it's fine to be able to press 1 link of the chain up against the bottom of the swingarm.
Just an observation, but most people I see have chains that are a good bit too tight. Even while going through tech at the track, the most common thing I hear the inspectors tell riders is "Go put some slack in your chain. That's way too tight."
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Originally posted by stevnmdRemember that you need chain slack while actually SITTING on the bike.Ride like your life depends on it.
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Originally posted by The CyberPoetStraight out of the owner's manual....Ride like your life depends on it.
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Steve, you then disagree with the owner's manual, and agree with the service manual (the Suzuki one that I have, at least). I'm with you on this one. I think a good measurement of the chain slack is with the rear wheel on the ground, NOT with the rear suspension fully extended.Ride like your life depends on it.
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