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Old 10-04-2009, 09:42 PM   #11
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Feck, I have 100+lbs-ft of torque, and I don't need to adjust my chain that often.
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Old 10-04-2009, 10:59 PM   #12
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Not sure I'd go that far. I have 13k on my chain, about 20 track days, and have yet to need to adjust my chain. I clean and lube it when needed, but the tension has never needed adjustment. I think it speaks more for that chain than it does anything I'm doing (or not doing).
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Old 10-04-2009, 11:25 PM   #13
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OK, quick question... why is it all scratched up?

And, I don't need to adjust my chain that often either... pray tell, why would that be a bad thing?
I don't adjust my chain that often either... although it was kinda loose which may have contributed to this situation....

I don't think that it's scratched, it's just dirty, I got caught in the rain last night as well... Or it might have something to do with them being on two bikes for over 50,000 miles and 4 or 5 crashes...
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Old 10-05-2009, 06:19 AM   #14
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tigg... did you remember to loosen the axle bolt before tightening the chain? I almost did that the first time... and couldn't figure out why the fuck'n bolt was so damn tight. gave a little crank on the axle bolt, and it was much easier.
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Old 10-05-2009, 09:12 AM   #15
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tigg... did you remember to loosen the axle bolt before tightening the chain? I almost did that the first time... and couldn't figure out why the fuck'n bolt was so damn tight. gave a little crank on the axle bolt, and it was much easier.
Huh? Are you fucking with me? I usually don't adjust the chain until I change the tire.. I also tend towards a "looser" chain on this bike because the sprocket carrier is way out and it has a pretty bad tight spot. One of these days, my dumb ass is going to move it around until I find the best position or get a different carrier.
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Old 10-05-2009, 02:40 PM   #16
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Not sure I'd go that far. I have 13k on my chain, about 20 track days, and have yet to need to adjust my chain. I clean and lube it when needed, but the tension has never needed adjustment. I think it speaks more for that chain than it does anything I'm doing (or not doing).
maybe im just meticulous
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Old 10-05-2009, 03:17 PM   #17
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maybe im just meticulous
Or maybe you missed the point of my post: there's nothing wrong with not having to adjust your chain after a certain mileage. It doesn't point to a lack of care or maintenance.
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Old 10-05-2009, 03:20 PM   #18
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Or maybe you missed the point of my post: there's nothing wrong with not having to adjust your chain after a certain mileage. It doesn't point to a lack of care or maintenance.

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Old 10-05-2009, 03:31 PM   #19
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Pretty sure popping wheelies puts the most stress on a chain. So for those who don't pop wheelies, there won't be as much of a need to adjust the chain.
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Old 10-05-2009, 03:50 PM   #20
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Pretty sure popping wheelies puts the most stress on a chain. So for those who don't pop wheelies, there won't be as much of a need to adjust the chain.
That and running it too tight. Your suspension will stretch your chain pretty quick for you if you don't have enough play in it.
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