Adjusting chain tension

Iamjustifyd · 09-24-2008

I've adjusted the chain on a Honda Rebel before..is it done the same way on a ninja 500? From what I've read on here I think it is. Will I also have to adjust brake? Are there different ways of adjusting the chain for different bikes? I've read about turning the wheel until I find the tight point and then adjusting the chain at that point. That doesn't make sense to me. Thanks

NCDave · 09-24-2008

I didn't know there were different ways either. they all have to be pretty much the same, don't they?

Ericthejet · 09-24-2008

Different ways refers to different styles of swingarms but it all boils down to being the same. You may have to loosen the fastener that holds your rear brake shoe in place. As you move the axel backwards tension will increase on the rear brakes due to the setup you have.

StarGate · 09-24-2008

If you have drum n shoe rear brakes you will need to back off the tension on the brake adjustment as you tighten the chain.

Iamjustifyd · 09-24-2008

Thanks

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Iamjustifyd Iamjustifyd BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 312	Adjusting chain tension I've adjusted the chain on a Honda Rebel before..is it done the same way on a ninja 500? From what I've read on here I think it is. Will I also have to adjust brake? Are there different ways of adjusting the chain for different bikes? I've read about turning the wheel until I find the tight point and then adjusting the chain at that point. That doesn't make sense to me. Thanks __________________ Sherry '04 Ninja 500 '07 Ninja 250 Sold Whatever it is I didn't do it!! Ok, well, maybe I did.

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NCDave Clark Grizwald Trainee BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,757	I didn't know there were different ways either. they all have to be pretty much the same, don't they? __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

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Ericthejet Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The northeast! Posts: 1,705	Different ways refers to different styles of swingarms but it all boils down to being the same. You may have to loosen the fastener that holds your rear brake shoe in place. As you move the axel backwards tension will increase on the rear brakes due to the setup you have. __________________ 1984 Ninja 900 (A1) To make it go faster I need to add more lightness!

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StarGate Navy Vet S.A.R. crew BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 5,030	If you have drum n shoe rear brakes you will need to back off the tension on the brake adjustment as you tighten the chain. __________________ Mike Original Owner 1981 KZ1000-K1 LTD 2000 Suzuki King Quad Photos

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Iamjustifyd Iamjustifyd BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 312	Thanks __________________ Sherry '04 Ninja 500 '07 Ninja 250 Sold Whatever it is I didn't do it!! Ok, well, maybe I did.

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