Chain tension play...

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  1. Yorkshire Tyke

    Yorkshire Tyke Elite Member

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    How much tension do you guys put on your chain.. i know its all about feel, i like it pretty tight ;) does everyone stick to the 30mm?
     
    #1 Yorkshire Tyke, Apr 3, 2013
  2. Givover

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    No expert Tyke but one would imagine "Tight = Problems " Stick to the 25\ 30mm all I do is get a steel ruler put it upto the under side of the swingarm and measure by pulling both up and down the chain.
     
    #2 Givover, Apr 3, 2013
  3. BLAGGERS

    BLAGGERS Well-Known Member

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    usually about an inch. too tight and i jump forward 3 yrd when snicking 1st
     
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  4. Yorkshire Tyke

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    Yeah I have done giv just got told by a lad who I ride out with that you can go tighter than manufacturer specs without any issues and rides better... but he's rather simple so I've stuck with Mr Honda's idea
     
    #4 Yorkshire Tyke, Apr 3, 2013
  5. BLAGGERS

    BLAGGERS Well-Known Member

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    like giv says, too tight causes probs. output shaft bearing for starters
     
    #5 BLAGGERS, Apr 3, 2013
  6. lee711

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    eyeball a mid point between front and rear sprocket, rotate rear wheel till i find the stiffer spot then allow it 25-30mm play.
     
    #6 lee711, Apr 3, 2013
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  7. Only1Matrixxx

    Only1Matrixxx Active Member

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    Correct. Make sure your adjustment is at the tightest part of the chain...
     
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