02bluebusa
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Looks at the chain, it is not straight. Bike is stretched 9" is this normal? Can I adjust it or does something look bent?
is something wrong/bent with my swingarm?
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Is the chain adjusted or is it laying on the swingarm ?
02bluebusa
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Its adjusted, I rode it like this before I noticed
I'll rephrase. Is the rear axle parallel to the swingarm pivot ?
In my first question I was trying to make sure the chain wasn't resting on the swingarm
In my first question I was trying to make sure the chain wasn't resting on the swingarm
Seems like that could be the problem. If you spin the wheel 1/4 or 1/2 turn, does the chain still have that "curve"?
02bluebusa
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Whats the condition of the chain, any tight spots that could be hanging up? I looks more like a kink that crooked issue to my eye.
BoostCreep
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Are those ebay swing arm extensions? Get a tape measure out and make sure they read properly...
02bluebusa
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Chain is new only 50 miles or so on it
Looks like the whole sprocket needs to be pushed over to the right
Looks like the whole sprocket needs to be pushed over to the right
02bluebusa
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Not sure already on bike when I bought it. Will not be home until Saturday so will update when I get home
02bluebusa
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Yes it does straighten up when I turn the wheel.
I agree, seems like something is bent. Maybe the chain, wheel, or sprockets. Mark the bent spot on the chain and place it at a different position on the sprocket and see if the same spot on the chain looks like it does in the picture. I guess you have to start somewhere. Maybe set up a stationary point close to the wheel and/or sprocket and watch the distance from the object to the point while spinning the wheel.
Ludicrous Speed
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IMO, the chain is trashed.
At one time, it must have jumped the front sprocket or something similar, and hurt the chain.
Pull the front sprocket cover as well and look at the sprocket for missing teeth.
At one time, it must have jumped the front sprocket or something similar, and hurt the chain.
Pull the front sprocket cover as well and look at the sprocket for missing teeth.
02bluebusa
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My father just passed away, when I get home next week I will check. Thanks everyone
1bondoman
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sorry about your father that sucks,,my apologies..
as for your chain issue the problem is the extensions,,I have ran into that before due to improper fit into the slots on the factory arm.The extention isn't going in far enough into the slot. Couple options,,remove the back wheel, then take a straight edge,,like a nice big steel ruler and hold it to the inside of the left side extension.If there is a gap between ruler and the stock swingarm and the gap gets bigger the further you go our on the ruler then you know for sure.
You can space the wheel over to the right using big azz washers or use a dremel to open the slot and make the extension go into the slot further. Easiest is the washer thing.
as for your chain issue the problem is the extensions,,I have ran into that before due to improper fit into the slots on the factory arm.The extention isn't going in far enough into the slot. Couple options,,remove the back wheel, then take a straight edge,,like a nice big steel ruler and hold it to the inside of the left side extension.If there is a gap between ruler and the stock swingarm and the gap gets bigger the further you go our on the ruler then you know for sure.
You can space the wheel over to the right using big azz washers or use a dremel to open the slot and make the extension go into the slot further. Easiest is the washer thing.
1bondoman
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Looks at the chain, it is not straight. Bike is stretched 9" is this normal? Can I adjust it or does something look bent?
you can see from the pic the rear of the extension is angling off to the left,,should be dead on straight with the rear of the arm.
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