07-29-2020, 06:50 AM
Gone in 60:
I've had good results by sitting on the bike and checking for "about" 3/4" - 1" deflection of the chain then tightening up the axle after putting it on the center stand.
My chains/sprockets go for 45,000 mi. and I replace them as a set. Champion chain lube every 500 mi. or so. None of my chains ever made it out of the "green adjustment zone" before they needed replacement. The rear tire will need replaced before a chain adjustment is necessary (depending on how you ride of course).
I'm over 103,000 mi. total and now on my 3rd set (last change at 95,000 mi.). These modern chains will give superb service even under harsh conditions.
Lube up and ................ride!
Haystack
I've had good results by sitting on the bike and checking for "about" 3/4" - 1" deflection of the chain then tightening up the axle after putting it on the center stand.
My chains/sprockets go for 45,000 mi. and I replace them as a set. Champion chain lube every 500 mi. or so. None of my chains ever made it out of the "green adjustment zone" before they needed replacement. The rear tire will need replaced before a chain adjustment is necessary (depending on how you ride of course).
I'm over 103,000 mi. total and now on my 3rd set (last change at 95,000 mi.). These modern chains will give superb service even under harsh conditions.
Lube up and ................ride!
Haystack