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Who has adjusted their chain? - the Ferret - 06-22-2013
At 2,100 miles my chain is finally due for its first adjustment exhibiting slightly more than the 1 1/4" max specified.
So I was wondering if anyone else has had to adjust theirs yet and at what approximate mileage?
RE: Who has adjusted their chain? - AZrider_imp - 06-22-2013
I had to do mine at about 1,000 miles. I'm hoping the next adjustment takes place a lot more miles than the 1st one. The last Honda chain bike I had went several thousand miles; like over 5k. But my guess is that others will be telling you that they had to adjust their chain early too.
RE: Who has adjusted their chain? - redReno_imp - 06-23-2013
(06-22-2013, 11:00 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: At 2,100 miles my chain is finally due for its first adjustment exhibiting slightly more than the 1 1/4" max specified.
So I was wondering if anyone else has had to adjust theirs yet and at what approximate mileage?
I was wondering the same thing, mine was just slightly more than 1 1/4 as well at around 2,200.
I never noticed there aren't any locking nuts either.
RE: Who has adjusted their chain? - Randy B - 06-23-2013
The axle nuts lock it down. I adjusted mine today on my second oil change as it was out of spec. But I have over 4200 miles on it in just under 2 months sooo....
RE: Who has adjusted their chain? - the Ferret - 06-23-2013
Randy was that your first adjustment?
RE: Who has adjusted their chain? - Randy B - 06-24-2013
Yes it was.
RE: Who has adjusted their chain? - rboe - 06-30-2013
That begs the question; how often do you apply lube to the chain? I'd wander into the "favorite chain lube" area but that might be too much.
RE: Who has adjusted their chain? - oldyaler_imp - 06-30-2013
(06-30-2013, 08:55 AM)Rboe_imp Wrote: That begs the question; how often do you apply lube to the chain? I'd wander into the "favorite chain lube" area but that might be too much.About every 500-600 miles.
RE: Who has adjusted their chain? - meowguy_imp - 06-30-2013
(06-30-2013, 08:55 AM)Rboe_imp Wrote: That begs the question; how often do you apply lube to the chain? I'd wander into the "favorite chain lube" area but that might be too much.
500 miles is what I am doing on a hot chain, coating the surfaces that contact the sprockets with overspray on the sides. Don't get it on the rear brakes.
Be careful with the chain adjustment. The book says 1 to 1.4 in. I, at first, took that to read 1-1/4", 1.400" is a little over 1-3/8" (1.375). Thus my chain is in tolerance for now..
RE: Who has adjusted their chain? - ChipBeck_imp - 06-30-2013
Gentlemen,
My chain needed adjusting at my 1st oil change, 638 miles.
Chip