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2-stroke · 04-05-2008, 09:30 PM

I adjusted my chain the other day. loosened the axle nut then used the adjustment screws. Went for a ride heard a winding noise and though it would be to tight. Went home adjusted it again then went for a ride today. It sounds like the chain is hitting something metal anytime I slow down it makes a horrible noise. Look at the chain and the bottom seems tight (I think maybe it is loose too) but the top is way loose. How do I know when the chain is tight? Is the top part always suppose to rest on the plastic chain guard?

**Nelly** · 04-06-2008, 01:17 AM

A while ago there was a big thread on this. I could not find it sorry.

The sound when the chain is to tight like a high pitched whine.
The owners manual gives a really good description on the adjustment. My chain does not rest on the top rubber guide.

Nelly

2-stroke · 04-06-2008, 11:42 AM

Ok I will look at it. I must be going in between to tight and too loose. I will look at it today Thanks for the info. I did it the way the manual said to I just have a rough time knowing too tight vs. too loose.

madmanmaigret · 04-07-2008, 09:19 AM

get it up on the center stand when you check it and spin it around until you find the tight spot.... adjust from there

xeres · 04-07-2008, 09:57 AM

the top is too loose but the bottom tight? could you possibly have somehow over-wound it when putting it back on? If thats the case, try slacking off the chain then drop the chain on the rear sprocket down a tooth to even up the tension. Having one slacker than the other doesnt make sense to me... :S

X

**reiobard** · 04-07-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xeres

the top is too loose but the bottom tight? could you possibly have somehow over-wound it when putting it back on? If thats the case, try slacking off the chain then drop the chain on the rear sprocket down a tooth to even up the tension. Having one slacker than the other doesnt make sense to me... :S

X

Maybe when it was too loose it jumped a tooth, but i agree tighter on one side is not normal.

04-05-2008, 09:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
2-stroke Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Midland MI Bike: RD350, 2005 FZ6 Posts: 116 Rep Power: 5 Member #1232	Adjusting the chain I adjusted my chain the other day. loosened the axle nut then used the adjustment screws. Went for a ride heard a winding noise and though it would be to tight. Went home adjusted it again then went for a ride today. It sounds like the chain is hitting something metal anytime I slow down it makes a horrible noise. Look at the chain and the bottom seems tight (I think maybe it is loose too) but the top is way loose. How do I know when the chain is tight? Is the top part always suppose to rest on the plastic chain guard?

04-06-2008, 01:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,347 Rep Power: 53 Member #274	Re: Adjusting the chain A while ago there was a big thread on this. I could not find it sorry. The sound when the chain is to tight like a high pitched whine. The owners manual gives a really good description on the adjustment. My chain does not rest on the top rubber guide. Nelly __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

04-06-2008, 11:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
2-stroke Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Midland MI Bike: RD350, 2005 FZ6 Posts: 116 Rep Power: 5 Member #1232	Re: Adjusting the chain Ok I will look at it. I must be going in between to tight and too loose. I will look at it today Thanks for the info. I did it the way the manual said to I just have a rough time knowing too tight vs. too loose.

04-07-2008, 09:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Re: Adjusting the chain get it up on the center stand when you check it and spin it around until you find the tight spot.... adjust from there __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

04-07-2008, 09:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
xeres Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: York, england Bike: Yamaha FZ6n 2005 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 4 Member #1521	Re: Adjusting the chain the top is too loose but the bottom tight? could you possibly have somehow over-wound it when putting it back on? If thats the case, try slacking off the chain then drop the chain on the rear sprocket down a tooth to even up the tension. Having one slacker than the other doesnt make sense to me... :S X

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