11-22-2014, 11:09 AM
(11-21-2014, 11:52 PM)EmptySea_imp Wrote: I'm just glad to know that there's at least one other person who is resisting the temptation, here.
On a matter somewhat related to this thread, I feel like I'm the only CB1100 rider who has never had to adjust his chain. Yes, I suppose the dealer has done so when the bike's been in for oil changes, etc., but I have 14k miles on it and the tension is well within spec. every time I check it.
Probably just jinxed myself, though.
If you've replaced your rear tire (or had the rear wheel off for any reason) it would have been adjusted then.
I did my first adjustment at 4K miles. I'm at 7K now and it's still within spec. I've found that keeping it at the loose end of the spec keeps adjustments to a minimum. A tighter chain tends to wear faster. On the other hand, a lot of folks don't like the increased play in the drive train with that much slack in the chain.
It took my chain about 2K miles to go from the middle of the spec to just under the 1 1/4" maximum. Then it just stayed there without wearing much more for the next 2K miles.