Chain tensioning?

**slofox** · 28th February 2013, 11:33

If you adjust the chain tension (on a gixxer 6 2008 f'rinstance

) when the bike is on a paddock stand (rear), will the chain tighten or loosen or stay the same when it's back on the ground with the weight back on and a fat arse sitting on it?

It's kinda hard to check when there's only one of you to do the job.

**sinfull** · 28th February 2013, 11:37

Originally Posted by slofox

If you adjust the chain tension (on a gixxer 6 2008 f'rinstance

when the bike is on a paddock stand (rear), will the chain tighten or loosen or stay the same when it's back on the ground with the weight back on and a fatt arse sitting on it?

It's kinda hard to check when there's only one of you to do the job.

Tighten when your fat arse gets on it ! Your welcome

**slofox** · 28th February 2013, 11:47

Originally Posted by sinfull

Tighten when your fat arse gets on it ! Your welcome

Thanks. And damn!

**nadroj** · 28th February 2013, 11:54

The tightest position of the chain is when the front sprocket centre lines up with the pivot centre & the rear axle centre.
You could strap the rear suspension up until they line up & adjust the chain.

**slofox** · 28th February 2013, 12:18

Originally Posted by nadroj

The tightest position of the chain is when the front sprocket centre lines up with the pivot centre & the rear axle centre.
You could strap the rear suspension up until they line up & adjust the chain.

Duh...why didn't I think of that? Good idea that man.

**bogan** · 28th February 2013, 13:16

Originally Posted by slofox

Duh...why didn't I think of that? Good idea that man.

They often give recommended free play at unloaded position, which corresponds to tight at the tightest position, so you don't have to strap it down. Still, spinning the wheel when its at the tightest position is the quickest way to check for tight spots in the chain.

**slofox** · 28th February 2013, 13:34

Originally Posted by bogan

They often give recommended free play at unloaded position, which corresponds to tight at the tightest position, so you don't have to strap it down. Still, spinning the wheel when its at the tightest position is the quickest way to check for tight spots in the chain.

Guess I should look at the book. Still, in a couple days it's getting a new chain and sprockets anyway.

**bogan** · 28th February 2013, 16:03

Mine needs some new ones also, got a source for good gear? plus chain break/riveter...

**slofox** · 28th February 2013, 16:06

Originally Posted by bogan

Mine needs some new ones also, got a source for good gear? plus chain break/riveter...

Mine coming from USofA. When I get home I'll send you the linky - don't have it here at work. Complete set of chain and sprockets $US200 - includes freight.

**slofox** · 28th February 2013, 16:46

Originally Posted by bogan

They often give recommended free play at unloaded position, which corresponds to tight at the tightest position, so you don't have to strap it down. Still, spinning the wheel when its at the tightest position is the quickest way to check for tight spots in the chain.

I found a reference on one of the gixxer forums that says measure when it's on the side stand. In which case it checks out OK.

**slofox** · 28th February 2013, 19:09

Originally Posted by bogan

Mine needs some new ones also, got a source for good gear? plus chain break/riveter...

Here ya go...

Brad. His email...

info@superbikesupply.com

**sinfull** · 28th February 2013, 19:57

Originally Posted by slofox

Mine coming from USofA. When I get home I'll send you the linky - don't have it here at work. Complete set of chain and sprockets $US200 - includes freight.

That aint a bad price !!

Inch slack at the tightest spot while spinning the wheel on the paddock stand and then get someone to have a squiz when you're out and sittin on it, in a few different (push forward a foot and do it again) spots to double check it ! Is how i work it !

**gripper** · 3rd March 2013, 10:57

Originally Posted by slofox

I found a reference on one of the gixxer forums that says measure when it's on the side stand. In which case it checks out OK.

yea, ballpark,

with bike upright you can allways lean over the bike with weight on the seat and check slack with your weight on it. You want roughly an inch in this situation.

Do they say 20-30mm for the k8 gixxer? abit tight imo , especially considering thats measured on the sidestand.
there are a few factors to take into account, swingarm angle etc

**slofox** · 14th March 2013, 11:10

New chain and sprockets installed. What a difference. Didn't realise just how bad the old one was.

The new chain has gold coloured links. Does this mean it will go faster?