opinions on mechanical issue

[playtowinthegame]

well im a new rider, so im not sure how often i should check it. and i put about 1500 on it.
it left the dealership with the chain tightened according to them. **** the dealership put on the tire, i did not buy the bike from them.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by playtowinthegame

well im a new rider, so im not sure how often i should check it. and i put about 1500 on it.
it left the dealership with the chain tightened according to them. **** the dealership put on the tire, i did not buy the bike from them.

Some people don't check their chain that often. Some people like me, check them all the time. At 1500 miles, you should of checked it at least a few times to lube/clean the chain. General rules I follow is about 250/300 miles deserves at least a check/lube. I usually clean it about that often too.

You aren't going to get them to cover this, you are going to have to pay or do it yourself. It isn't their responsibility to make sure your sprockets and chain are in good working condition if you are just getting a new tire.

[No Worries]

On all (older) bikes I've worked on, the wheel has to be pushed toward the front of the bike in order for the chain to be slack. That way the chain can be slipped over the sprocket. And it has to put on the same way, with the chain slack so it can slip over the sprocket. Then the chain has to be tightened and the wheel aligned.

My friend's single-sided VFR is the the only type that I know of where the chain doesn't move. I'm calling BS on the mechanic's "they also said when you take the tire off, the tire goes back by default where it was before" statement unless someone can show me that the newer bikes do go back by default.

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by No Worries

On all (older) bikes I've worked on, the wheel has to be pushed toward the front of the bike in order for the chain to be slack. That way the chain can be slipped over the sprocket. And it has to put on the same way, with the chain slack so it can slip over the sprocket. Then the chain has to be tightened and the wheel aligned.

My friend's single-sided VFR is the the only type that I know of where the chain doesn't move. I'm calling BS on the mechanic's "they also said when you take the tire off, the tire goes back by default where it was before" statement unless someone can show me that the newer bikes do go back by default.

Chain still moves on the viffers. There's a sprocket type nut that you put a special wrench on to tighten/loosen.

FSM's usually state to check/relube your chain every 250-300 miles. You're over due there. Most hooligans I see on the street have the sloppiest chains of all. WAY loose and you can see it bouncing around while theyre riding.

Hopefully this will teach you to start doing maintance work or pay the price of a mechanic. Bikes can be a lot more time consuming and more spending on than a vehicle.

Post some pics so we can actually see what you're seeing.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by No Worries

On all (older) bikes I've worked on, the wheel has to be pushed toward the front of the bike in order for the chain to be slack. That way the chain can be slipped over the sprocket. And it has to put on the same way, with the chain slack so it can slip over the sprocket. Then the chain has to be tightened and the wheel aligned.

My friend's single-sided VFR is the the only type that I know of where the chain doesn't move. I'm calling BS on the mechanic's "they also said when you take the tire off, the tire goes back by default where it was before" statement unless someone can show me that the newer bikes do go back by default.

Once you pull the axle out, you get all the slack you need.

Same with reinstall: Push wheel to front, throw chain on, pull wheel into place (back) and slide axle in.

I can't imagine having to adjust the chain every time I did a wheel or tire swap.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by shmike

Once you pull the axle out, you get all the slack you need.

Same with reinstall: Push wheel to front, throw chain on, pull wheel into place (back) and slide axle in.

I can't imagine having to adjust the chain every time I did a wheel or tire swap.

Pull the axle then those little plates come off so the adjusting screws shouldnt be touched. And it will go back on the same way each time.