P pj8556 Active member Nov 25, 2009 #1 any tips on how to adjust chain tension without taking cover off?? tighten the adjuster bolt finger tight or what you think??
any tips on how to adjust chain tension without taking cover off?? tighten the adjuster bolt finger tight or what you think??
skibreeze Well-known member Lifetime Membership Nov 25, 2009 #2 Tighten by hand and then back off 1/4 turn.
M matt185 Free Member Nov 26, 2009 #3 skibreeze said: Tighten by hand and then back off 1/4 turn. Click to expand... Correct... I usually turn it 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
skibreeze said: Tighten by hand and then back off 1/4 turn. Click to expand... Correct... I usually turn it 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
J jeffd New member Nov 26, 2009 #4 so is there a way to reach the chain case adjuster bolt with out removing any thing i was unable to reach the bolt to turn it by hand .and how important is it to adjust every ride
so is there a way to reach the chain case adjuster bolt with out removing any thing i was unable to reach the bolt to turn it by hand .and how important is it to adjust every ride
skibreeze Well-known member Lifetime Membership Nov 26, 2009 #5 No need to check it often, every 500 miles ought to do it.
donbrown Well-known member Lifetime Membership Nov 26, 2009 #6 skibreeze said: No need to check it often, every 500 miles ought to do it. Click to expand... Hand tight back off 1/4 to 1/2 turn. Check every 500 miles of when you feel / hear change in chaincase
skibreeze said: No need to check it often, every 500 miles ought to do it. Click to expand... Hand tight back off 1/4 to 1/2 turn. Check every 500 miles of when you feel / hear change in chaincase
S suitcase Well-known member Nov 26, 2009 #7 should be able to get to the bolt with two long 9/16 open ended wrenchs, It is tight but can be done.
should be able to get to the bolt with two long 9/16 open ended wrenchs, It is tight but can be done.
