Re: How often do you adjust your chain?

Posted by Cabreco on Aug 16, 2012; 5:09pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/How-often-do-you-adjust-your-chain-tp4026233p4027237.html

wes wrote

 i wonder if the center stand or kick stand makes a difference.

On the center stand, the weight is off the wheel thus the swigarm is full extented. On the side stand the swing arm is compressed tightening the chain. & when you get on, you change the slack of the cain again. I usually have someone check the slack with me on the bike off the stands BEFORE I lock down the axle.

wes wrote

im also wonderin if i might have over tightend the axle bolt. i would think you really wouldnt want that thing to come lose. maybe i over did it and thats where the latest noise is comin from. any thoughts from the board???

I tighten it just past snug to the 1st avaible notch the cotter pin goes into without forcing it. (make sure the pin is good)  I avoid using a ratchet & use a box wrench with 2 fingers on it.