Just noticed my chain is really loose, I can push it up about 2" (maybe a bit less) between the sprockets, how much movement should it have?
May be why my changes are a bit clonky, I thought it was because it's a Honda
Moped rider
Just noticed my chain is really loose, I can push it up about 2" (maybe a bit less) between the sprockets, how much movement should it have?
May be why my changes are a bit clonky, I thought it was because it's a Honda
Forum whore
Most Road bikes should be between 25mm-30mm.
parting of the sensory
On my VFR, it's supposed to be about 20-30mm, but I find it's better loose rather than tight. Remember, measure it by pulling it down till the upper throw of chain starts to move, then push it up until it starts to move. The free play is measured between these two extremes (say 10mm down, and 15mm up, as it already sags a little bit).Originally Posted by Ham
Just noticed my chain is really loose, I can push it up about 2" (maybe a bit less) between the sprockets, how much movement should it have?
May be why my changes are a bit clonky, I thought it was because it's a Honda
Yes, Hondas can be clonky, but if the chain's too loose OR too tight, and/or if it needs cleaning and lubing, the gearchange will suffer for it.
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
Forum whore
my bike manual says the slack should be 25-35mm... so your chain is approx twice as loose as it should be..... yeah, changes do get a bit clonky (happened to me), but yeah, never rule out the fact your bike is a honda when you've found a problem
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Moped rider
Awesome, does the axle have to be a certain torque setting?
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It should say in the owners manual if you have it. If not just post up, Im sure someone will have it
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Forum whore
Yeah it does but if you don't have a torque wrench (dangerous things those) Just do it up till it's not too tight or not too loose
Moped rider
Got a torque wrench, dont have manual.. bike cbr929
Aargh, photos!
Stolen off CBR forums...........
tighten the rear axel nut to 69 ft./lbs
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Moped rider
Thanks man, you're a champ!
Forum whore
Always remember to set your chain at it's tightest spot. (most have a tight spot) and always rotate the wheel to check that there is not an even tighter spot once you've tightened the axle nut.
Moped rider
Absolutely transformed it, its like a new bike. Gear changes are silky
gotta watch the back end on decell now its got that lovely wiggle into the corner
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I predict something
Ive run out of fucks to give
Aargh, photos!
Im with Quasi here. Mate, want me to go for a ride wit ya sometime? I might be able to diagnose something from the back that you could alter
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.... and what do you know about Hondas???my bike manual says the slack should be 25-35mm... so your chain is approx twice as loose as it should be..... yeah, changes do get a bit clonky (happened to me), but yeah, never rule out the fact your bike is a honda when you've found a problem
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