Chain and sprocket replacement

roots · 11-07-2015, 11:44 PM

Since we are sortof on the topic. I watched the CSC live feed this morning and noticed the chain slack that Gerry allowed looked much more than what I did "following" specs. Basically, I think I set my chain to tight. I can get the appropriate movement up and down but with effort. Gerry's chain looked more like the chain freely moved up and down within spec. Does that make sense? So, do others push and pull (with all your might) the chain to check or gently move the chain up and down?

SpudRider · 11-08-2015, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by roots

Since we are sortof on the topic. I watched the CSC live feed this morning and noticed the chain slack that Gerry allowed looked much more than what I did "following" specs. Basically, I think I set my chain to tight. I can get the appropriate movement up and down but with effort. Gerry's chain looked more like the chain freely moved up and down within spec. Does that make sense? So, do others push and pull (with all your might) the chain to check or gently move the chain up and down?

You should not have to "push and pull (with all your might)."

roots · 11-08-2015, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

You should not have to "push and pull (with all your might)."

Alright, thanks Spud. But what if my might is much less than yours! So, use a quarter Spud might, slight might, or just the right might?

Anyway, I guess I now know that I need to loosen the tension on my chain.

SpudRider · 11-08-2015, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by roots

Alright, thanks Spud. But what if my might is much less than yours! So, use a quarter Spud might, slight might, or just the right might?

Anyway, I guess I now know that I need to loosen the tension on my chain.

I'm sorry; I wasn't trying to be flippant.

The drive chain should move easily, as you saw during the presentation. If it requires a lot of force to check the slack, your drive chain is probably too tight.

Jay In Milpitas · 11-08-2015, 02:40 PM

I searched through a number of videos before I settled on this one to explain chain slack (not tension) adjustment. Notice he says to check it with your butt on the seat! That's because of the geometry of the swing arm and sprocket arcs.

Hope this helps.

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roots Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 31	Since we are sortof on the topic. I watched the CSC live feed this morning and noticed the chain slack that Gerry allowed looked much more than what I did "following" specs. Basically, I think I set my chain to tight. I can get the appropriate movement up and down but with effort. Gerry's chain looked more like the chain freely moved up and down within spec. Does that make sense? So, do others push and pull (with all your might) the chain to check or gently move the chain up and down? __________________ 2015 RX-3 Cyclone (Orange)
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11-08-2015, 02:40 PM	#5
Jay In Milpitas Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Milpitas, CA. USA Posts: 775	Chain slack video. I searched through a number of videos before I settled on this one to explain chain slack (not tension) adjustment. Notice he says to check it with your butt on the seat! That's because of the geometry of the swing arm and sprocket arcs. Hope this helps.
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