Chain Adjustment

Just a quick question. When I measure the chain slack, I measure from the bottom of the swing arm to where? The owners manual isn't real specific. Also, what size socket do I need to loosen the axle nut? I'm guessing 32mm.

As I understand it, chain slack is the total movement of the chain....so to measure the slack, push the chain all the way down and then measure the distance from that point to where it stops when you push it all the way to the top.

You should have a wrench for removing the rear wheel axle in your tool kit.

Good luck.

Good call on the tool kit. I keep forgetting I have that. Thanks

it is in the toolkit, but how do you know what torque you are tightening to? It is a 32mm and unless its a roadside emergency I would ALWAYS reccomend torquing to proper specs.

Maybe i'm just analy retentive..........

tag1963 said:

...Also, what size socket do I need to loosen the axle nut? I'm guessing 32mm.

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Yes it is 32mm. I bought my socket from these folks: McMaster-Carr.

mglowe said:

Yes it is 32mm. I bought my socket from these folks: McMaster-Carr.

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I actually found mine at advance auto parts....... its the same size that removes honda and mitsubishi axle nuts.

madmanmaigret said:

I actually found mine at advance auto parts...

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I think some of those auto stores also have tool loaner programs. I didn't think to look there - good find.

madmanmaigret said:

It is a 32mm and unless its a roadside emergency I would ALWAYS reccomend torquing to proper specs.

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This item is very important. unproper tightening may be no good at all.