Fixing Uneven Chain Tension on a Motorcycle

Fixing Uneven Chain Tension on a Motorcycle | Unexpected Cause

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Жыл бұрын

I recently discovered that my Royal Enfield Classic motorcycle had an uneven chain slack. I was trying to adjust my chain when I found that the chain tension varied on different places of the chain as I turned the wheel. There are several reasons that can cause this problem. In this video I show how to identify the correct course and how to fix it. The cause was unexpected!

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@mr_x718 12 күн бұрын

This is the best technique I've seen so far and I've been on KZfaq for the last 1 hour

@MotoMorten 11 күн бұрын

@@mr_x718 thx 🙏

@darkiceguys3990 10 ай бұрын

Amazing, thanks for the great video!

@adhils9633 3 ай бұрын

Hands down brother.. you're the best❤

@dheerajyadav8134 Жыл бұрын

@MotoMortan so after 15000km I took my classic reborn for 4th service I was told my chain has this loose tight issue. It was tough to find any such video on KZfaq that could explain the issue and it's fix. Thanks to you now atleast I know how and what to investigate

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

Thx. Did you fix it? What was the cause?

@dheerajyadav8134 Жыл бұрын

In my case the sprocket is ok but chain seems to have stretched only slightly I think. For now I have to do more frequent chain tightening but it's doable. I will probably think of a replacement maybe around next servicing which is at 20k

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

@@dheerajyadav8134 chain will be uneven if you over tighten it. Make sure to keep the recommended 3cm slack

@amandhiman3087 Жыл бұрын

@@dheerajyadav8134 I'm also facing same issues with my hunter 350.

@dheerajyadav8134 Жыл бұрын

@MotoMorten now after almost 18500km and chain tightening, I have reached almost the last mark beyond which I cannot tighten it further . I talked to RE service engineer and they told I will have to get the entire kit replaced which is front sprocket, rear sprocket and chain along with any seals that come, so this is full chain kit they said. Roughly around $40 here in India including service charges. So now I am thinking if I have to change then I will probably go with brass performance chain, I am not able to find any X ring so I will go with rolon brass O ring chain kit.

@ikariku 8 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks.

@pc5147 Жыл бұрын

that is amazing (and cool music too) It makes sense: the sprockets and the chain are not in phase (to even out wear). Its 1 am and I had to try it out. In my case it was defintely the chain itself that causes uneven tension. Thank you.

@tengkoy8928 10 ай бұрын

What is good brand for sprocket?

@avayehvasch7991 Жыл бұрын

Great deduction method! Thanks!

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@adhils9633 3 ай бұрын

So , did you change the front sprocker , or is it okay to ride like that .

@videomess5033 Жыл бұрын

It is really helpful! Thank you for this video!

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that comment. It makes my effort feel like it is worth it ☺️

@videomess5033 Жыл бұрын

@@MotoMorten Yes, I understand that feeling. No I found out that it is tight at the very same 2 spots when I mark the chain, what means it is the chain. But I don't understand how a chain may cause this problem. Will go investigate...

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

@@videomess5033 typically happens if the chain has been to tight, and gets stretched when the rear damper is fully compressed

@Irishgixxer7 Жыл бұрын

This helped a lot to determine it’s not the chain. But what is the next step to fix the issue if it’s rear sprocket or front sprocket. Is it just to replace either one or clean I’m unsure hard to see the issue on from sprocket that u show. To me it looks like it is turning lol I’m. We at riding and just wanna make sure I’m doing everything correct ya knw. It’s a new chain and sprocket kit maybe 1-2 months old vortex

@remmy3472 16 күн бұрын

Thank you

@DovesDescent 5 ай бұрын

What signs did you notice when riding your motorcycle on the road that indicated to you the problematic front sprocket?

@RenteaRadu Жыл бұрын

Super useful

@adhils9633 3 ай бұрын

Bro, can you do a video on chain slack adjustment.. tightening the loose chain

@ravirk7612 Жыл бұрын

My bike royal emfiled my bike same problem chine same problem how tu problem solved please tell me

@Amamdeep761 7 ай бұрын

Jab chain lose tight halat me tha tab chain pe noise aya tha kya ...plz tell me ,🙏🙏🙏

@e.s.cormac1160 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@hnemajongte835 6 ай бұрын

Does this affect the cornering, cause im feeling a resistance while conering on the right

@MotoMorten 5 ай бұрын

Wouldn't think so, no

@henrieelsaare Ай бұрын

Hi. How many teeth rear sprocket did you get for the 106 pitch chain?

@MotoMorten Ай бұрын

I kept the standard rear. 42, maybe?

@kupalisky3553 Жыл бұрын

hi! thanks for the video. i did the test on mine and it indicates that its my rear sprocket. Does that mean I need a new one? its the sprocket that came on the bike and it only has 5k miles

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

Yes, or the tension on the bolts are wrong. Maybe take it back to the dealer.

@BlueRidgeRider Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the 16 tooth sprocket?

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

Hitchcocs in UK. They sccepted return, and will send me a replacement. No stress 👍

@ravirk7612 Жыл бұрын

Sir my bike same problem how tu replacement plz telime sir

@andrewward5244 Жыл бұрын

Change back to the original front sprocket and see if still not true. Hopefully not the output shaft👍🏻👍🏻

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

I did, and it resolved the problem 😅

@B4TheFlood Ай бұрын

Would this cause excessive vibration? My chain is doing this and I’m trying to solve a vibration issue

@MotoMorten Ай бұрын

@@B4TheFlood It could at speed. But could also be an unbalanced wheel, or the engine

@peterwillis4239 Жыл бұрын

Interesting!!

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so. Happy I found out!

@Irishgixxer7 Жыл бұрын

Just to be clear the set I purchased was front rear sprocket and chain

@mumbai8308 Жыл бұрын

Its Really Help me lot . Thank You for making his video

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

I am glad it did. Thanks for the comment 😊

@adamiam7556 Жыл бұрын

My joiner link caused my same problem. It would gather on the sprocket.

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

Thx. Good input 👍

@ravirk7612 Жыл бұрын

Hello please reply sir

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

Sorry. Not quite sure what you asked 😅?

@ccooper8785 Жыл бұрын

It is amazing just how bad aftermarket parts can be... 🤬

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

True

@theseersays 4 ай бұрын

That writing was so small.. but I get what I saw..

@RohanGulig Жыл бұрын

But I didn’t understand what is the solution for this issue ???

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

For my bike it was the front sprocket that was uneven and needed replacement.

@RohanGulig Жыл бұрын

@@MotoMorten so mainly the problem should be in front or rear sprocket ?? M I right ?

@MotoMorten Жыл бұрын

@@RohanGulig or the chain. Thats why I did multiple checks.

@steveroberts2533 9 ай бұрын

Great vid but Lose the music

@DavidM2002 10 күн бұрын

Rotate the rear wheel once. If you get just one tight spot, then it's likely the rear sprocket. If you get multiple tight spots, then it's likely the front. If it's the front, then the number of tight spots should be roughly equal to the front / rear tooth count ratio. For example if the ratio is 4:1 then a front sprocket problem should give 4 tight spots.