Need a "how to" for chain adjustment plz. Doesn't look to difficult, but I want to get it right. Son has 04 RMZ250 and the chain is mighty slack.
Thanks in advance
Blair
To adjust the chain you need to make sure you make the adjustment with the swing arm parallel to the ground, (this is the tightest point in the arc of the swing arm moving rotation), at that point you want to be able to put two finger between the chain and the swing arm at the swing arm pivot bolt. This will insure proper adjustment every time. The best thing to do is have somebody sti on the bike off the stand to make sure the swing arm is at its MAXIMUM arc, otherwise you stand a significant chance of over tightening it and this can and WILL cause SERIOUS damage to your engine. You will rip the output shaft bearings out of the center cases.
You also want too make sure you have proper wheel alignment as well. There are marks on the rear of the swing arm for adjusting the chain, make sure you have the marks on the adjusters in the same location on BOTH sides of the swing arm.
Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Regards,
RSelvy
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Many thanks
Hi, I have the same question about the chain.
With the bike on the stand how many fingers should I be able to put between the chain and the swing arm. As far as i know it should be three fingers on stand, please help me out; you people seem to have more knowledge about dirt bikes. I am a sunday rider.
P.S. Sorry if there is mistake on my English I am from Italy.
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