Chain adjustment @ 100 miles..

[silvercbr]

:) Since we have a lot of different riders, new and possibly inexperienced, just wanted to throw out a reminder to check your chain after 100 miles.

I am not inexperienced by any means, however, the sheer joy of riding my new Repsol can be overwelming and exciting. For those who don't know about new bikes/chains, make sure you check the adjustment after the first 100 miles. I am used to new 600's and when I checked my Repsol at 100 miles, the chain was in need of adjustment.

Just a reminder to take ten minutes and adjust that nice gold chain and check it frequently. New chains streach quite a bit, especially with a 1000cc bike. Just a safety reminder for those who may be new to riding.

[marccbr]

Thanx for the reminder, I'll be doing that when I get home.

[Big Kahuna]

Good advice Silver. I check my chain before every ride it as only takes a few seconds the lean down an check the tension.

Another thing to remember is not to over tighten your chain. Doing so will negate the suspensions ability to control the bike and you'll find yourself in a heap of trouble that could result in a catastrophic failure that would be very unpleasant for the bike and most importantly the rider. :eek:

[djalkyd]

I just noticed mine needed adjustment last week. All better now though, good advice also.

Thanks

[MEGA]

Newb question.
What am i looking for?
and how do i adjust it?

[Big Kahuna]

Check out Sport Riders Tech Tips:

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0010_handson

[silvercbr]

There is a sticker on the swingarm with the adjustment guide, as well as one in the manual. Basically you want around an inch of travel. Mine was closer to 1 3/4 inch when I adjusted it.

[TX Repsol]

Too true - my chain was extremely loose after the first hundred or so miles.

I had the bike on the rear stand this weekend looking over everything (and removing plastic to meticulously install my decals) and found a friggin' nail in the back tire. Less than 500 miles... dammit :mad:

[1eyebrother]

Too true - my chain was extremely loose after the first hundred or so miles.

I had the bike on the rear stand this weekend looking over everything (and removing plastic to meticulously install my decals) and found a friggin' nail in the back tire. Less than 500 miles... dammit :mad:

sucks about the nail man, now you can put on some Michelin Pilots....

[TX Repsol]

I pulled the nail out the other day - it went in almost parallel to the surface of the tire. Poured a little soapy water on it and a tiny air bubble slowly formed. I've checked the tire pressure almost every day since then and it hasn't changed.

And I just put new Michelins on the 929 a few weeks before I bought the Repsol. If only I'd waited...

[ZZGIXXER]

sucks about the nail man, now you can put on some Michelin Pilots....

if you guys are close to San Francisco.....or norcal. cycle gear sales tires also there is some sort of warranty on nails...they would replace the tire if you purchase an insurance.....of course you an extra fee. i paid for my pilot powers and additional $13 per piece. two weeks later....i had couple of wood staples on my front tire.....i took it in....whala....new tire. of course i had about 700 miles on mine.... it is not a bad deal!!!

[ZZGIXXER]

:) Since we have a lot of different riders, new and possibly inexperienced, just wanted to throw out a reminder to check your chain after 100 miles.

I am not inexperienced by any means, however, the sheer joy of riding my new Repsol can be overwelming and exciting. For those who don't know about new bikes/chains, make sure you check the adjustment after the first 100 miles. I am used to new 600's and when I checked my Repsol at 100 miles, the chain was in need of adjustment.

Just a reminder to take ten minutes and adjust that nice gold chain and check it frequently. New chains streach quite a bit, especially with a 1000cc bike. Just a safety reminder for those who may be new to riding.

if you are an unexperience rider and perhaps little of mechanics....it is better to buy the honda manual...it cost about $50. it is simple to adjust chain on the bike....but you need to have a little of knowledge to remove the wheel or at least to align the tire and chain...once you master this technique..you can move to do other things.

if any body interested i can take pictures on how to do things....i will be changing my oil & filter, changing coolant, adjusting brakes and bleeding lines...in the next few weeks.

[RR4RepsolRider]

WannaB mechanic here;
ZZ, could please post pics and how to do the adjustments,
brakes, bleeding, etc.