Time to Eat Some CROW!!!! - Page 2

karl_1052 · 10-04-2009, 10:42 PM

Feck, I have 100+lbs-ft of torque, and I don't need to adjust my chain that often.

Amber Lamps · 10-05-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

OK, quick question... why is it all scratched up?

And, I don't need to adjust my chain that often either... pray tell, why would that be a bad thing?

I don't adjust my chain that often either... although it was kinda loose which may have contributed to this situation....

I don't think that it's scratched, it's just dirty, I got caught in the rain last night as well... Or it might have something to do with them being on two bikes for over 50,000 miles and 4 or 5 crashes...

fasternyou929 · 10-04-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny

not something to be proud of slice.

Not sure I'd go that far. I have 13k on my chain, about 20 track days, and have yet to need to adjust my chain. I clean and lube it when needed, but the tension has never needed adjustment. I think it speaks more for that chain than it does anything I'm doing (or not doing).

Antwanny · 10-05-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Not sure I'd go that far. I have 13k on my chain, about 20 track days, and have yet to need to adjust my chain. I clean and lube it when needed, but the tension has never needed adjustment. I think it speaks more for that chain than it does anything I'm doing (or not doing).

maybe im just meticulous

fasternyou929 · 10-05-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny

maybe im just meticulous

Or maybe you missed the point of my post: there's nothing wrong with not having to adjust your chain after a certain mileage. It doesn't point to a lack of care or maintenance.

Mr Lefty · 10-05-2009, 07:19 AM

tigg... did you remember to loosen the axle bolt before tightening the chain? I almost did that the first time... and couldn't figure out why the fuck'n bolt was so damn tight. gave a little crank on the axle bolt, and it was much easier.

Amber Lamps · 10-05-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

tigg... did you remember to loosen the axle bolt before tightening the chain? I almost did that the first time... and couldn't figure out why the fuck'n bolt was so damn tight. gave a little crank on the axle bolt, and it was much easier.

Huh? Are you fucking with me?

I usually don't adjust the chain until I change the tire.. I also tend towards a "looser" chain on this bike because the sprocket carrier is way out and it has a pretty bad tight spot. One of these days, my dumb ass is going to move it around until I find the best position or get a different carrier.

Homeslice · 10-05-2009, 04:31 PM

Pretty sure popping wheelies puts the most stress on a chain. So for those who don't pop wheelies, there won't be as much of a need to adjust the chain.

fasternyou929 · 10-05-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Pretty sure popping wheelies puts the most stress on a chain. So for those who don't pop wheelies, there won't be as much of a need to adjust the chain.

That and running it too tight. Your suspension will stretch your chain pretty quick for you if you don't have enough play in it.

Amber Lamps · 10-05-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

That and running it too tight. Your suspension will stretch your chain pretty quick for you if you don't have enough play in it.

QFT!!! That's why I run mine on the loose side...

10-04-2009, 10:42 PM	#1
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	Feck, I have 100+lbs-ft of torque, and I don't need to adjust my chain that often. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

10-05-2009, 07:19 AM	#6
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	tigg... did you remember to loosen the axle bolt before tightening the chain? I almost did that the first time... and couldn't figure out why the fuck'n bolt was so damn tight. gave a little crank on the axle bolt, and it was much easier.

10-05-2009, 04:31 PM	#8
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Pretty sure popping wheelies puts the most stress on a chain. So for those who don't pop wheelies, there won't be as much of a need to adjust the chain.