03-15-2024, 06:50 AM
+1 for too much slack in the chain.
When you adjust it make sure you're rear wheel is straight.
Luckily the tensioners on both sides have markings so make sure they're in the same place on both sides. A little goes a long way in those adjustments chain slack wise.
You also mentioned slack in the throttle cable so might as well adjust that while you're at it.
My kz440 had a bit of a jerk from a stop and its because my cush drive in the rear wheel was pretty shot and I didnt notcie it much with the belt drive but when I converted to a chain it was much more noticeable.
2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca
When you adjust it make sure you're rear wheel is straight.
Luckily the tensioners on both sides have markings so make sure they're in the same place on both sides. A little goes a long way in those adjustments chain slack wise.
You also mentioned slack in the throttle cable so might as well adjust that while you're at it.
My kz440 had a bit of a jerk from a stop and its because my cush drive in the rear wheel was pretty shot and I didnt notcie it much with the belt drive but when I converted to a chain it was much more noticeable.
2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca