Chain Adjustment

[piguglyshandydrinker]

if the chain has a very tight spot get a new one as its had its best day and may brake..

Even worse, it could break

Phil

[piguglyshandydrinker]

You can also use a small trolley jack under the r/h centre stand lug (leaving the bike on the sidestand)

I adjust the chain to 10-13mm clearance between the topside of the chain (when lifted with moderate pressure) & the chain slider on the underside of the swingarm - at the point where it's mounting screw is. That's on a 650 Alp with the suspension fully extended.
Honda's suggestion leaves the chain slightly too tight IMHO

Phil

[Jakey]

Roll the bike forward,
That spins the chain around.
Is that not a very simple way to do it?

[T ALP]

Roll the bike forward,
That spins the chain around.
Is that not a very simple way to do it?

From memory 118 650 links, need to roll the chain every 2/3 links to check for tight spot ---- mmmmmmmm no! suppose you could in theory but make sure you have a couple of days to spare

My opinion is manifacturers should not sell a bike without proper provision for correct owner/rider chain adjustment.

[Windmill John]

Just for people's benefit, ages ago, I decided to check the tension when on sidestand and mainstand. Now, this doesn't apply to all bikes, but on the Trannie, a V6 anyway, the tension is the same. So I just set mine on the mainstand. It gives me the opportunity to check for hot spots too.
I know this thread is about no mainstand, but anyhoo!

[hotbulb]

I find it difficult to measure the "freeplay" in the chain - need 3 hands to hold a ruler, move chain etc - varifocals don't help me to see the graduations - how hard do I press on the chain...... (I have a centre stand but it's not any easier either way). Some @ owners have posted about using a spacer between chain and swingarm when setting the chain tension........ Is this possible on the TA, and if so, what is the crucial dimension, please?

[paulc]

Why do people have such a hard time when adjusting the chain ?
It's sooo simple ,get someone to show you how to do it right and ''Learn''

[kmac]

I find it difficult to measure the "freeplay" in the chain - Some @ owners have posted about using a spacer between chain and swingarm when setting the chain tension........ Is this possible on the TA, and if so, what is the crucial dimension, please?

I use a block of wood as its easier than a measuring tape each time following a tip from Steve T. I measure on my centrestand and the wood is cut at 70mm which translates to the perfect 35-40 mm Honda state when the bike is placed on its sidestand....job done...and the gear changes are slicker too!

[Steve T]

I use a block of wood as its easier than a measuring tape each time following a tip from Steve T.

See, I have my uses

[hotbulb]

I use a block of wood as its easier than a measuring tape each time following a tip from Steve T. I measure on my centrestand and the wood is cut at 70mm which translates to the perfect 35-40 mm Honda state when the bike is placed on its sidestand....job done...and the gear changes are slicker too!

I'll get my saw out tomorrow. Thanks, kmac (and SteveT)- that's what I wanted to know.
(Gearchanges are fine, apart from the clunk when engaging first at a standstill)