Chain Adjuster Woes

[zappa]

Well I recently bought my FZ6 off my dad, he said it was well looked after.

Anyway my chain tension is on the slightly tight side, so I went to loosen it. I can't actually get the wheel to move though. It isn't a problem with my technique as my other bike has exactly the same adjuster setup. It appears as if something is stuck, but I can't figure out what.

One of the chain adjusters looks slightly out of line, any idea if this could cause a problem?

Anyway, I'm stuck. Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

[Jblk9695]

Well I recently bought my FZ6 off my dad, he said it was well looked after.

Anyway my chain tension is on the slightly tight side, so I went to loosen it. I can't actually get the wheel to move though. It isn't a problem with my technique as my other bike has exactly the same adjuster setup. It appears as if something is stuck, but I can't figure out what.

One of the chain adjusters looks slightly out of line, any idea if this could cause a problem?

Anyway, I'm stuck. Any advice would be much appreciated.

You did loosen the axle nut?? If so just whack the back of the tire and it should move forward and loosen the chain. Don't hit it hard enough to move the bike off the center stand

Jerry

 

[zappa]

Aye lol. I near enough had the axle bolt off, I also tried moving it forward with the axle bolt off completely but still no dice.

To give you an idea, I was holding onto the pillion handles while pushing the wheel. Definitely enough force but it just didn't budge. Has me puzzled really.

 

[Jblk9695]

Wow, that is stuck. You have the adjusters all the way forward and still no joy?
Get a rod that will fit through the hole in the axle and try moving it with a little more leverage, also spray some WD40 or penetrating oil on the adjuster blocks, maybe they are corroded to the swing arm.

Jerry

 

[gpostarmy]

WD 40? maybe it just needs some lube

 

[zappa]

Heh, well I 3-in-1'd all around the inside of the swingarm/chain adjuster blocks. I'll go give it another nudge in an hour or so and see how it's doing.

 

[youngy]

Is the caliper carrier seized on the swingarm?

 

[zappa]

Well I just gave it another try and it still won't budge.

Is the caliper carrier seized on the swingarm?

What do you mean? Isn't the caliper just attached to the wheel?

 

[youngy]

If it was it would spin with the disc when you apply the brake.

 

[zappa]

Heh yeah, fair point. So what should I do, remove the caliper?

 

[Jblk9695]

Yep, at this point you should take the wheel, caliper and adjuster blocks off, clean it all up and reassemble.

Jerry

 

[youngy]

I think you'll probably have to. Lift it up and then you'll have to drop the wheel out to get at the carrier.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Once you get it apart and ALL THE CORROSION cleaned off, (wire brush, sandpaper, etc) put a little smear of wheel bearing grease (I prefer marine wheel bearing grease) on the axle/contact points/adjusters, etc to prevent future seizing. DO NOT use that grease near the brake pads...

Should you need to grease the backing plate/anti rattle plate etc of the brake caliber, I like this product designed for brake calibers/pistons/seals, etc:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-24110-Caliper-Brush-Top-Bottle/dp/B000HBNV6W"]Amazon.com: Permatex 24110 Ultra Disc Brake Caliper Lube, 8 oz Brush-Top Bottle: Automotive[/ame]

 

[zappa]

Thanks guys.

I got it all apart with minimal fuss, couldn't really see much in the way of corrosion but I lube'd and freshened things up a bit and reassembled it all anyway.

Seems to have done the job. :thumbup: Bit weird how it came about though, I had adjusted it a week or so prior and ride it daily.

 

[deeptekkie]

That is weird! Glad these nice folks got you fixed up. (This is a great place to be!)