mtiberio
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been riding over 40 years, most of those on shaft drive... one thing I have never seen explained. Is the slack measurement a center to center measurement, or is it outside to outside? big difference.
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been riding over 40 years, most of those on shaft drive... one thing I have never seen explained. Is the slack measurement a center to center measurement, or is it outside to outside? big difference.
...tool that attaches to the sprocket versus string lines are not accomplishing the same result. Anything that attaches to the sprocket is aligning the sprockets; those which do not are aligning the wheel against some other reference point. In theory and in a perfect situation, they are one in the same.
Do I need to use a torque wrench when tightening the rear axle nuts? Also, do I need to loosen both the left and right nuts to adjust the chain tension? (the manual seems to indicate you only need to loosen the right nut). Thank you.
Use a torque wrench to tighten. 72ft/lbs. And there is only an axel nut on the exhaust side (bolt from left, nut on right). When adjusting tension use both side tension adjusters (I think they are torqued to 14ft/lbs) to keep sprockets and chain true.
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Yes to torque wrench. Got my ratchets and torque wrench at Princess Auto. I would also recommend a chain alignment tool. I use a Motion Pro.
Regarding the adjusters they have a lock nut and the adjuster nut. Loosen the lock nut so you can move the adjuster nut. When the chain is aligned you can move the adjuster nuts an even number of flats on each side so you don't have to keep messing with the alignment as you adjust.
Hope that make sense
Thank you potter. I have ordered the Motionpro alignment tool from Fortnine. Is there a trick to getting the metal brackets on the ends of the swingarms to snug up?