Triumphrat

zugspitz

Book says 25 to 35 MM. (.98 to 1.37 " )

the question I have is the manual says to measure on side stand. Does not say anything about having weight on the bike. I always thought you measure chain slack with your own riding weight on the bike to get an accurate measurement. Then the chain is positioned closer to where it is when riding..

davidc

I have always checked tension off the bike with it on the side stand. My understanding from the manual is that this is the correct procedure.

mecscc

The figures in the book are for side stand measurement and compensate for what the same chain measured from, say, on a center stand would be. Generally a slightly sloppy chain is much better than one that is too tight. A tight chain has no real give when you hit potholes, etc and can put a lot of strain on the sprockets, drive train, etc. I would not tighten it much below the outside limit of the spec, if any. As long as it isn't so loose as to actually be able to fly off the sprocket, and that has to be VERY loose to do that, I wouldn't be concerned if it were slightly out of spec on the loose side. Also remember that as chains wear they will be looser in some places than others, so be sure to measure the chain at the tightest point in the rotation, because if you measure it at the loosest you will tighten it too much.

Monte

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CAPTDON

I do mine on the side stand- by the book. Has always been rite on. Only had to adjust 1x since new. Keep it clean & well lubed. These new chains are FAR superior than the ones of yesteryear!!

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mecscc

"These new chains are FAR superior than the ones of yesteryear!!"

Boy, Don, isn't that the truth!

You could go through a chain in a few thousand miles (and I often did).

Monte

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"The Old Ohio Preacher Man"

zugspitz

Thanks for the advice. I dont think mine has moved since new. Only 1000 miles on it anyways. Seems to be at the outer limit, which like was stated earlier, is better than 2 tight.

I think I need to ride more, so the chain actually needs adjusting...

RedBird

Yeah, ride it a lot...I had to adjust mine at 12000 miles--the mechanic that did the valves adjusted the chain to Speedmaster specs which is too tight for the bonnie, IMHO. I guess I will change it out at 25000 miles, "just cause" for a reason.

I always measure on the side-stand and adjust on the center stand and remeasure on the side-stand. :-D

Larry

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Larry
2003 T-100 (790cc), NARK, NH Togas, 8100 rpm rev limiter, 158 main jets, 42 pilot jets (less than 1 turn out on pilot screws), stock needles--no shims. 13 A/F ratio from 1100 rpm to 4000 rpm; 12 A/F ratio from 4000 rpm to 6000 rpm; 13 A/F from 6000 rpm to 8100 rpm.:D
2007 Tiger 1050--White:D--SW-Motech crashbars, Skidmarx rear hugger/chain guard, Calsci +7 windscreen.

Normandy

I prefer my chain on the loose side as well, for not stressing out the sprocket bearings, etc.
If you notice your shifting is feeling off or jerky then it's time to turn out some slack, like maybe half a turn or so.

zugspitz

what size is the wheel nut ? Need to get a MM socket so I can Torque it.

I know that nut is going to stop moving up near the 60 foot pound range. But it will make me feel better to torque it.

Baltobonneville

Those who measure on the side stand and adjust on the center stand, how much difference is there in the measurement? I adjust and measure on the center stand because it's easier, and my guess is that there is not much difference, though I've never quantified it.

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Marty
2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes, Unifilter, no snorkel, 120/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, fly screen, tacho, D9 gauge panel, center stand, Ikon 7610s, Hagon fork springs, gaiters, Pirelli Sport Demons, 3 seats.