How To Adjust Chain Slack On Stretch Evil Arm?

[Jose J Ortega]

8) Check chain tension , you want play from where chain sits in relaxed middle to have at least an inch and 1/2 or even a bit more in either up or down movement for the long length chain . I think this will be alright for tension , but I got to say this is my first extended adjustment , and if I'm wrong please someone chime in . Okay , now you have got to take into account , your weight on the bike in the final tension , so if you are happy with the initial adjustment .

ROADTOAD1340 correct me if I am wrong: When I re-adjust the chain with my weight on it. I will check that with my weight the chain has aprox. 1/2 " UP and 1/2" down play from the center of the chain correct? meaning that with out me on the bike, the chain will be with more slack correct?

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

Jose , with you sitting on bike , I would want 1 1/2" up and down movement (either side ) from middle . Maybe even up to 2" total slack either side . I would be wanting the chain to be on the loose side compared to tight .

 

[Jose J Ortega]

Jose , with you sitting on bike , I would want 1 1/2" up and down movement (either side ) from middle . Maybe even up to 2" total slack either side . I would be wanting the chain to be on the loose side compared to tight .

Got it thank you I am almost done

 

[sixpack577]

Yeah, too tight is bad not just at wearing and breaking sprocket teeth and chains and breaking engine cases, but it limits the travel of the swingarm and affects handling.
Not as dramatic on a stretch vs a corner carver, but bad none the less.
If you have a new chain, keep a close eye on it, as they stretch, and will need adjusted a time or 2 before they settle.
Make sure it's not too loose with the stretch either. The longer the span, and the more slack and flop in it, the easier it is for it to come off.
Usually they just break engine cases and your wallet when that happens, but they can hang and lock the rear wheel, which can send you down.
Nothing to be worried about, just aware of.
And in a situation like that, it pays to be a proffesional like me.
Although I've never really put one down on pavement...I can crash a dirtbike like nobody's business, lol!

 

[Jose J Ortega]

Yeah, too tight is bad not just at wearing and breaking sprocket teeth and chains and breaking engine cases, but it limits the travel of the swingarm and affects handling.
Not as dramatic on a stretch vs a corner carver, but bad none the less.
If you have a new chain, keep a close eye on it, as they stretch, and will need adjusted a time or 2 before they settle.
Make sure it's not too loose with the stretch either. The longer the span, and the more slack and flop in it, the easier it is for it to come off.
Usually they just break engine cases and your wallet when that happens, but they can hang and lock the rear wheel, which can send you down.
Nothing to be worried about, just aware of.
And in a situation like that, it pays to be a professional like me.
Although I've never really put one down on pavement...I can crash a dirtbike like nobody's business, lol!

Yea sixpack577 the chain is new. With you info been with my stretch swing arm I will still follow ROADTOAD1340 instruction sitting on bike , I would want 1 1/2" up and down movement (either side ) from middle correct?

 

[fallenarch]

Here's what happens if it's too tight:

 

[Jose J Ortega]

Here's what happens if it's too tight:
View attachment 1578238

OUCH!

 

[sixpack577]

Yea sixpack577 the chain is new. With you info been with my stretch swing arm I will still follow ROADTOAD1340 instruction sitting on bike , I would want 1 1/2" up and down movement (either side ) from middle correct?

Yes sir
Adjustment is the same on a new or old chain.
Only new chains really do stretch.
So you will have to adjust it a couple times within the first few rides.
Then it should be good.
But any chain, any bike, it's always a good idea to check it. Anything can come loose.

 

[Jose J Ortega]

Ok Guys I lower the back suspension and adjusted the chain. Added the OEM stickers, frame covers and low it looks sweet. Maybe this week I will check the valve clearance and compression. Thank you all for your help

 

[Mathewrussell52]

Looks good

 

[Jose J Ortega]

Looks good

Thanks Mathewrussell52

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

Excellent work Jose , mate that is looking polished , tidy and VERY fast !!! I like your work ethic , sure did get it done bro , now you go easy till you are acquainted with your custom launch missile , road rocket .

 

[Jose J Ortega]

Excellent work Jose , mate that is looking polished , tidy and VERY fast !!! I like your work ethic , sure did get it done bro , now you go easy till you are acquainted with your custom launch missile , road rocket .

Thank Brother... also wanted to thank you, sixpack577 and other members that had help me a lot. I really had acquire a lot of knowledge with you guys.

 

[sixpack577]

Thank Brother... also wanted to thank you, sixpack577 and other members that had help me a lot. I really had acquire a lot of knowledge with you guys.

Thank you sir, glad I was able to help.

 

[michael parris heuberger]

Thank you sir, glad I was able to help.

Hi. I would NOT run it hard without a chain roller on it, Way to mutch chain going around without any support. Go to McINTOSH Swingarms, then go to swingarms accesories, to bolt-on chain roller $88.00. If you can not do it your self have the custon shop put it on . BUT PUT IN ON!

 

[Jose J Ortega]

Hi. I would NOT run it hard without a chain roller on it, Way to mutch chain going around without any support. Go to McINTOSH Swingarms, then go to swingarms accesories, to bolt-on chain roller $88.00. If you can not do it your self have the custon shop put it on . BUT PUT IN ON!

Thank you I will check that out