Time to Eat Some CROW!!!! - Page 2

karl_1052 · 10-04-2009, 09:42 PM

Feck, I have 100+lbs-ft of torque, and I don't need to adjust my chain that often.

fasternyou929 · 10-04-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny

not something to be proud of slice.

Not sure I'd go that far. I have 13k on my chain, about 20 track days, and have yet to need to adjust my chain. I clean and lube it when needed, but the tension has never needed adjustment. I think it speaks more for that chain than it does anything I'm doing (or not doing).

Amber Lamps · 10-04-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

OK, quick question... why is it all scratched up?

And, I don't need to adjust my chain that often either... pray tell, why would that be a bad thing?

I don't adjust my chain that often either... although it was kinda loose which may have contributed to this situation....

I don't think that it's scratched, it's just dirty, I got caught in the rain last night as well... Or it might have something to do with them being on two bikes for over 50,000 miles and 4 or 5 crashes...

Mr Lefty · 10-05-2009, 06:19 AM

tigg... did you remember to loosen the axle bolt before tightening the chain? I almost did that the first time... and couldn't figure out why the fuck'n bolt was so damn tight. gave a little crank on the axle bolt, and it was much easier.

Amber Lamps · 10-05-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

tigg... did you remember to loosen the axle bolt before tightening the chain? I almost did that the first time... and couldn't figure out why the fuck'n bolt was so damn tight. gave a little crank on the axle bolt, and it was much easier.

Huh? Are you fucking with me?

I usually don't adjust the chain until I change the tire.. I also tend towards a "looser" chain on this bike because the sprocket carrier is way out and it has a pretty bad tight spot. One of these days, my dumb ass is going to move it around until I find the best position or get a different carrier.

Antwanny · 10-05-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Not sure I'd go that far. I have 13k on my chain, about 20 track days, and have yet to need to adjust my chain. I clean and lube it when needed, but the tension has never needed adjustment. I think it speaks more for that chain than it does anything I'm doing (or not doing).

maybe im just meticulous

fasternyou929 · 10-05-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny

maybe im just meticulous

Or maybe you missed the point of my post: there's nothing wrong with not having to adjust your chain after a certain mileage. It doesn't point to a lack of care or maintenance.

CasterTroy · 10-05-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Or maybe you missed the point of my post: there's nothing wrong with not having to adjust your chain after a certain mileage. It doesn't point to a lack of care or maintenance.

If it ain't broke (or loose) don't fix it

Homeslice · 10-05-2009, 03:31 PM

Pretty sure popping wheelies puts the most stress on a chain. So for those who don't pop wheelies, there won't be as much of a need to adjust the chain.

fasternyou929 · 10-05-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Pretty sure popping wheelies puts the most stress on a chain. So for those who don't pop wheelies, there won't be as much of a need to adjust the chain.

That and running it too tight. Your suspension will stretch your chain pretty quick for you if you don't have enough play in it.

10-04-2009, 09:42 PM	#11
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	Feck, I have 100+lbs-ft of torque, and I don't need to adjust my chain that often. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

10-05-2009, 06:19 AM	#14
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	tigg... did you remember to loosen the axle bolt before tightening the chain? I almost did that the first time... and couldn't figure out why the fuck'n bolt was so damn tight. gave a little crank on the axle bolt, and it was much easier.

10-05-2009, 03:31 PM	#19
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Pretty sure popping wheelies puts the most stress on a chain. So for those who don't pop wheelies, there won't be as much of a need to adjust the chain.