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<blockquote data-quote="James" data-source="post: 119089" data-attributes="member: 2"><p><img src="https://www.dirtbikeaddicts.com/static/images/smilies/thinking.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thinking:" title="Thinking :thinking:" data-shortname=":thinking:" /> The chain is actually pretty easy to adjust, you sure that you're doing it right?</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Loosen the rear axle nut</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Loosen the nut on the chain adjuster bolt that goes into the swingarm. (12mm wrench?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Using a 10mm(?) wrench turn the bolt in or out, depending on what you're trying to do.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">In = loosen chain</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Out = tighten chain</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Make sure that you turn the bolts on either side an equal amount or your wheel may become off center and your chain will wear quicker.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Confirm that the chain slack is now in spec</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tighten the nut on the chain adjuster bolt</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tighten the axle nut</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Go ride</li> </ul><p>The next time you replace your chain/sprockets, I'd remove the chain adjuster bolts and put some anti-seize on them. That's one bolt that you really don't want to snap off or strip out.</p><p>One thing to remember is that adjusting your chain also changes your wheel base, which will effect your cornering. I'd suggest keeping it somewhat in the center unless you know what you're doing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="James, post: 119089, member: 2"] :thinking: The chain is actually pretty easy to adjust, you sure that you're doing it right? [LIST] [*]Loosen the rear axle nut [*]Loosen the nut on the chain adjuster bolt that goes into the swingarm. (12mm wrench?) [*]Using a 10mm(?) wrench turn the bolt in or out, depending on what you're trying to do. [LIST] [*]In = loosen chain [*]Out = tighten chain [/LIST] [*]Make sure that you turn the bolts on either side an equal amount or your wheel may become off center and your chain will wear quicker. [*]Confirm that the chain slack is now in spec [*]Tighten the nut on the chain adjuster bolt [*]Tighten the axle nut [*]Go ride [/LIST] The next time you replace your chain/sprockets, I'd remove the chain adjuster bolts and put some anti-seize on them. That's one bolt that you really don't want to snap off or strip out. One thing to remember is that adjusting your chain also changes your wheel base, which will effect your cornering. I'd suggest keeping it somewhat in the center unless you know what you're doing. [/QUOTE]
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