Pro tips on adjusting your drive chain! All that matters is the right amount of deflection!

The chain adjuster should be adjusted evenly to the left and right.

To adjust the amount of chain deflection, move the adjuster (chain puller) while loosening the axle nut on the rear tire.
On the bike shown in the photo, which has an adjuster built into the swing arm, the amount of deflection is reduced when the adjuster nut is turned clockwise and increased when the adjuster is turned to the half hour counter.
Some of the models that use this adjustment mechanism areDouble nut" with a double-layered nut to prevent loosening.Some of them use theTwo wrenches.Loosen the upper nut while holding down the lower nut using a
 

When loosening the adjusting nut, loosen the upper lock nut first while the lower nut is still in place. When tightening the nut, do the opposite: tighten the lower nut first, then the upper nut. The double nut prevents the adjusting nut from loosening due to vibration or other causes.

▲ The upper part of the double-stacked double nut, the lock nut, is being adjusted by loosening it. Even a quarter turn of the adjustment nut can make a noticeable difference in the amount of chain deflection, so don't turn it too much in one go.
 
If you have the axle nut loose, you should be able to see the increase or decrease in the amount of chain deflection as the adjusting nut turns.
At this point, the swing armThe adjustment amount should be the same on both sides.Two.Aligning the scalesIt is important to
There are various specifications for scales, but this bike is judged by the position of the line on the back of the long hole in the swingarm and the line on the adjuster itself.
 
Now, if you don't use a center stand or maintenance stand, and you adjust the amount of deflection with the rear tire grounded, the rear tire often doesn't move forward smoothly when you want to increase the amount of deflection.
The tick line of the adjuster is aligned on both sides, but it wobbles at the adjuster nut.
in this wayWith play in the adjustment area.When you tighten the axle nut withWhile running.Axle shaft is misaligned.The possibility of beingSince there is aAfter adjusting the deflection, it is important to tighten the adjustment nut so that it does not come looseIt is.
 

Lightly stuffed to eliminate rattling in the adjuster area

To properly position the adjuster itself after loosening the chain adjuster nut, deliberately dig a rag or screwdriver shaft between the driven sprocket and the chain and slowly turn the tire in the forward direction.
If the rear wheel isn't floating, move the bike itself, slightly forward, into the chain and sprocket.
Once it's bitten in, the rear tire won't be able to turn, and the reaction will be that of the reaction.The axle shaft moves forward.You can take the play out of the adjuster.of.
Since the left and right adjusters move forward at the same time, check again that the left and right indentation lines are in the same position.
Check the deflection of the chain in this condition and adjust it again if necessary.
If you want to keep your hands close to the chain and sprocketsTake great care not to get caught in the chain.It is important to
In addition to removing the adjuster slippage, it is important to note that turning the tire with more force can damage the chain and engine.Conducted with extreme caution.Let's.

The drive chain must have the right amount of deflection to ensure smooth running and longevity of the chain.

If there is too much deflection, it can damage the swingarm and chain slider, and if there is not enough, it can interfere with the movement of the rear suspension.It sounds simple, but it's profound.is to adjust the amount of deflection of the drive chain.
By understanding why deflection is necessary, rather than just somehow, you'll understand the importance of routine maintenance.
To keep things going strong, try to do the maintenance you can do on your own.

 
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