I use the same micrometer I use for reloading rifle cartridges to get the alignment correct. It is accurate to 1/10,000 of an inch. The alignment tool seen in the video is probably accurate to 1/100, about the thickness of standard printer paper.

I know im asking randomly but does someone know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb lost my account password. I love any tips you can give me.

@Jaime Houston Instablaster ;)

I have a single side swing arm like you have on your Pikes Peak. It is so much simpler to adjust the chain with a "C" spinner.

Glad you like them!

You will be happy with the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak. Good choice.

Glad you like them!

Great tip. Thank you!

Yes Sir, that first 600+ miles stretches the heck out of the new chain.

Glad it was helpful!

True, but I feel as though I am more accurate with the tool and don't always trust the marks.

@@RemboUSMC Never hurts to double check. The marks would be a good way to make sure you are aligned when you are on a trip and dont have your tool nearby.

That’s actually hard to believe

Any time!

Thanks! 👍

Thank you

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You're welcome

I just did the chain cleaning and lube but did not video it. I figured there were tons for videos like that out there.

You cannot adjust the chain with the motorcycle up on the center stand because there is less tension on the chain.

The only items I am getting are 1 the engine/crash bars which are on order and probably and I mean probably the touring windscreen. Probably.......

Yeah, I'm getting the TPSs, I though they were a bit of a gimmick for those who can't be bothered checking pressures before rides, but on UK roads where there are nails, screws even pieces of conductor! I want to know when I've got a slow puncture during a ride, I've oreded them and will fit them when I next change the tyre, which won't be long!

Yes

Oh.. I forgot the suspension 🙈

I actually don't know the front. I do know that it is bigger than 27mm and smaller than 36mm. I don't have the socket for it yet.

@@RemboUSMC I just measured and it's a 30 mm 6 points.

Hi @Chuck Norris , I admire you for understanding the manual! On p. 311, it says, ""pushing the chain downwards and upwards and then releasing it", on the following page, the instruction is to just "push the chain downwards with a finger" and then to measure. The two methods make a big difference to the reading! I find it rather confusing.

@@wipi0 The illustrations in both the owner's manual and the service manual, show a finger pressing down on the chain to get the measurement. The pushing up and down just loosens up the links and helps the chain hang more natural. Then take your finger and lightly press down to get the measurement. It is Ideal to have the pins right in the center but if it is in line with the bottom line that is better than it being at the top line. Rule of thumb is that with chain drive, a little bit loose is better than a little bit tight. Drive belts are the opposite. It is better to have them on the tighter end of spec. The way @Rembo USMC is showing you in the video is not entirely correct but at least it is on the loose side of things and not way too tight. Also, you technically should check 3 different areas of the chain and make the chain adjustment at the tightest one.

@@revilok8698 Thank you, that makes sense, will follow your advice

@@wipi0 I've changed my mind, again! I think you push the chain just to manipulate it as the links may be a bit stiffer in places, pushing it down while measuring can mean there is a massive difference between stationary and taught.

@@CurvedSlightly I've come to the same conclusion. Pushing it down and tightening up to the mark just pulls it too much. So, I basically followed the procedure as shown in the video, went to my dealer to check it, and he confirmed that "it feels right". He also commented that their own service manuals are often quite ambiguous.

With the tolerances in the slack, I don't believe so.

Not yet!

According to my local dealer the rear wheelnut shall be thightened to 180Nm

Home depot, 36mm / 12 point. 👍🏼

Rear axle nut 36mm, 12 points. Torque is 180 Nm at the rear and 64 Nm at the front. Perhaps the current information will be useful to someone.

Once you get past the first 700 miles and have the first adjustment, I would only expect it to be adjusted about every 3-4k miles. Not as often as you might think. I do 3000 mile trips with no adjustment whatsoever.

All chain adjustments are similar. I am not familiar with the specifics for the V2.

@@RemboUSMC thanks Rembo, I found specification, 50 to 52 mm!

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I just searched Amazon.

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Well that is an excellent question. It makes no sense whatsoever from a manufacturer's standpoint. Hmmmmmmmm..

It has to be a 12 point socket.

FAKE

No, press up and down on the chain, just to free the links.

You know what, you're right, I've just read the manual and where as it's a bit confusing, I think you have to push the chain down, so he's set it up wrong.

@@CurvedSlightly but what he is doing is not going to hurt because it's on the loose side. If he were showing a technique that was putting it overtight then yes that would be bad. A loose chain is a happy chain. A tight belt is a happy belt. At least you know what you are looking for and can make your own adjustments now.

Tightest on top places the slack on the bottom where the adjustment is measured.

@Raleigh Moody Hopefully you got an answer to this on your own by now, but just in case you didn't. @Rembo USMC did show how to put it in gear and rock the bike backward to tighten the top side of the chain. The take your measurement. Now, you should do this process 3 times at 3 points equal distance apart. By doing that you will be looking for which of the 3 measurements are the tightest. Then go to that point of measurement and adjust the chain to specifications as per the manual. The reason for this, is if you were to just measure in 1 spot and it were to be the loosest spot on the chain, then when you tightened up the chain to spec it tightest part of the chain would be too tight. It is better to have the loosest part of the chain a little loose than have any section too tight. In reality, is this a huge deal? Some say it is and other say not really that much. I just think it's good to understand the bigger picture and then you can make your own decision on how you want to do it. Hope this helps.

36mm 12 point

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@@RemboUSMC merci 👍

I learned something new. Please explain the reasoning behind that so I can better understand.

​@@RemboUSMC Hello, when you lock the bolt and the nut first, and the wheel after, there will be a gap between the wheel shaft and the bolt. In order to eliminate the gap, the correct way is to adjust the chain tension, lock the wheel and only then lock/secure the bolt againts the wheel shaft and the nut to secure the bolt.

@@Gal-Gal Ok so what I do is after I adjust, especially after loosening. I push the wheel forward so it hits the bolts and then I recheck the tension. Once the tension is correct, I lock down the adjusters and then last do the axle nut. I will tell you that many times when I do it this way, the chain then tightens even more which I don't understand because I've already locked the adjusters. This might explain that.

It takes about 5 minutes and you do it once every 4-5k miles. The shaft may be more of your liking if you don't like tinkering with bikes.

@@RemboUSMC it’s definitely not a 5 min job getting the tool out and going back & forth to ensure both sides are evenly adjusted, getting filthy, carrying the tools, spray, etc. with you everywhere you go, especially when camping in the middle of nowhere and not having running water or soap.

@@ryanmalone2681 try a car you wouldnt have that issue

@@SP-xd8gs Yeah, but I’d be bored.

I have adjusted chains on sportbikes for years before switching Ducati XDiavel in 2016 and no back to chain on my 2022 V4S. It’s really not hard or a big deal for experienced people. If you have never done it before, it will take you some time the first time, after a few times, like @rembo said, it’s a 5 minute job. Not rocket science. If you turn the left side 1,2, or 3 turns, then turn the right side the same. I don’t even measure it, I can tell from experience wether a chain has too much slack.