0
![Not allowed!](http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/images/buttons/down_dis.png)
![Not allowed!](http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/images/buttons/up_dis.png)
I had done some reading before buying my DRZ that the chain should be looser than on a normal street bike due to the suspension travel, but I'm curious how loose should the chain be? I feel like my chain is way too loose, but I've seen some pics online where it almost seems right. I can take a pic if it helps, but it's nothing like my street bike chain.
2006 DRZ400SM
Should be in your owner's manual.
I can look in my owners manual when I get home today.
LRRS EX 66
BostonMoto | Yoshimura | GoPro | K/N | Amsoil | Computrack | Vortex Sprockets |
EBC | Dunlop | Woodcraft | ArmourBodies | Fuel Clothing | Progrip | FmF Racing|
factoryeffex
If it doesn't fall off, it's not too loose.
Shawn's looks about correct. I ran mine with even more slack.
Cliff's Cycles KTM
NETRA enduro B-vet
Close your eyes, look deep in your soul, step outside yourself and let your mind go.
Use a set of straps, suck down the rear end until the countershaft, swingarm pivot and rear axle are all in a straight line. This is where the chain will be it's tightest. Adjust the chain so you've got a little slack. You don't need much, just enough that you're not pulling on the countershaft in this position. Release the straps, measure slack and remember it for next time, that's you're target.
You have chip's method, then you have Kurlon's method, well yea - what idea of his isn't wayyyyyyy over-thought?
I use this rule... Sit on the bike, so race sag and have 1.5" of movement of the chain as you lift and press on the center of the chain, below the swingarm... I would say Paul's method probably works out to the same, but he doesn't weigh anything... so I am going to confirm that - would make it easier than sitting on it!
Nothing is more ridiculous than folks who limit their suspension with a tight chain - I'm realizing this is common among rec. riders.
Have I told you about my plan for breakfast?
Bacon. It goes on a pan in the oven, 20 minutes later I eat it. No flippin stuff, no watching it, no grease all over the place, 3 seconds of effort, 20 minutes waiting, then bacon.
-Christian LRRS/CCS HasBeen ECK Racing
2011 Pit Bike Race CHAMPION!
You've never had oven bacon???
Its a glorious process and if you add up all the time it takes for reloading the pan (unless you have a freakishly large pan that can fit a whole pound of bacon) the time to cook one full package of bacon is nearly identical whether you cook it in the pan or oven.
A man of many names...Jay, Gennaro, Gerry, etc.
-Christian LRRS/CCS HasBeen ECK Racing
2011 Pit Bike Race CHAMPION!
Dayummm. Why have you guys been holding out?!
-Christian LRRS/CCS HasBeen ECK Racing
2011 Pit Bike Race CHAMPION!
LRRS Am #331
Graphic Tailor / Woodcraft / Armour Bodies / Suomy / Cycle Performance Autobody / Shorai / ChickenHawk Racing
-Christian LRRS/CCS HasBeen ECK Racing
2011 Pit Bike Race CHAMPION!
LRRS Am #331
Graphic Tailor / Woodcraft / Armour Bodies / Suomy / Cycle Performance Autobody / Shorai / ChickenHawk Racing
A man of many names...Jay, Gennaro, Gerry, etc.
So I've learned how to properly check the chain on the DRZ, and more importantly, how to cook bacon!
2006 DRZ400SM
I like this Jay guy...
Just decided I'm having some bacon in my sandwich for lunch.
Preteen, put that shit on a cookie sheet and chuck it in the hot box.
Cliff's Cycles KTM
NETRA enduro B-vet
Close your eyes, look deep in your soul, step outside yourself and let your mind go.
I use cookie cooling racks when I'm feeling fancy. Yes, you get plenty of grease but not very many bits, so you'll want to crumble a slice or three for that job. Our grease is normally used for frying hashbrowns, in which case we start with pepper bacon. That stuff drops greasy peppery goodness no matter how you cook it.