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11 Jul 08, 07:49 AM
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jim shea's GalleryBike: 750ss MTS BMWR850 |
Chain adjustment??
My chain seems to be OK as per the instructions on checking tension, and it has been for several hundred miles. If it doesn't need adj, I suppose you leave it alone? It just seems strange that it hasn't moved at all? I lubricate the chain every time(or every other time) I ride.
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11 Jul 08, 08:03 AM
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chain adjustment
the chain will only need adjusting if it stretches,and will only stretch if you ride the bike hard! it does take alot to stretch a duke chain because of the way the bike produces its power. certainly nothing to worry about. get out there and give it some!
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11 Jul 08, 08:06 AM
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jim shea's GalleryBike: 750ss MTS BMWR850 |
Cheers Stuart,
The mechanic said he adjusts his chain every 100 miles or so!?? he must be giving it some?
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11 Jul 08, 08:19 AM
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jim shea's GalleryBike: 750ss MTS BMWR850 |
I thought it was odd that he adjusted it so often, perhaps he meant he checked it that often! I couldn't understand why a chain would need tending to so much!!
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11 Jul 08, 11:43 AM
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I check mine every 500 miles and lubricate when it is dry or every 3rd ride. Never had to adjust it yet.
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Ouch, that must smart. Must take a brave man to lube that particular orifice with grinding paste. Chicken tikka phaal can have the same effect.... 
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31 Jul 08, 06:03 AM
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I once bought a cheap chain (only once!) and it needed adjusting every 100 miles, but only for about 2000, then it was knackered.
I have found thet twins and singles generally give their chains a harder life than fours, alway thought it was caused by the same effect that gives a twin more grip out of corners- the less frequent power pulses. And just to be pedantic chains don't stretch, its the pins and bushes that wear. |
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