How To Adjust Your Motorcycle's CHAIN & Alignment

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Moto Mecha

Moto Mecha

Жыл бұрын

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@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Hope this is Clear and Concise. I'll post more videos on how to adjust chains using different types of adjusters styles. If you have any questions message me on Instagram. instagram.com/motorcyclemecha/
@savage22bolt32
@savage22bolt32 Жыл бұрын
My '67 Bultaco Pursang had what we called "snail cam" adjusters.
@mrv9467
@mrv9467 Жыл бұрын
At the end, that was @MotoJitsu celebrating your new subscribers. 🤣 Thank you for the videos, bike maintenance is a huge part of owning a motorcycle, especially if you plan long rides.
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha!
@TheJimCramer
@TheJimCramer Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That was explained very nicely, especially getting that rear axle perfectly aligned. Cheers!
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@supresto8214
@supresto8214 4 ай бұрын
This is the best video instruction I have seen on adjusting motorcycle chains. Keep up the good work 👍
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 3 ай бұрын
Awesome Thanks! Here's a way of supporting the channel. www.patreon.com/user?u=79385810
@BlackThor15
@BlackThor15 Жыл бұрын
Short, simple & very informative, awesome video, well done!! thanks for sharing your knowledge!! 👍👍
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! More to come!
@gili7333
@gili7333 Жыл бұрын
Thank you moto for finding this Mecha😀
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Haha :)
@Nidox669
@Nidox669 Жыл бұрын
great job. i'm impressed with the precission! nice camera shots with laser pointer. thank you for help. very inspiring
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks!
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! And you’re welcome!
@terrycrouse1704
@terrycrouse1704 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your videos. Thank you!
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! Stay tuned!
@alexfrolov7546
@alexfrolov7546 Жыл бұрын
Oh finally, i needed this video.
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Hope it helps, let me know if you have any questions.
@garrettwebb407
@garrettwebb407 5 ай бұрын
This is the best explained video ive seen
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hope it helped out!
@gmbmedia28
@gmbmedia28 7 ай бұрын
Thank you Sir I learned a lot watching your videos great help for a new big bike owner
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad it's helping
@doitdamnit
@doitdamnit Жыл бұрын
Congrats Mike for achieving 1000+ subscribers! I'm happy 4 U👏👍
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@jamesdspaderf2883
@jamesdspaderf2883 7 ай бұрын
Excellent instructional video. Thanks! (that a&&hole, every day LOL- every neighborhood has one)
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 5 ай бұрын
LOL Thanks!
@user-vj1mp7nf6e
@user-vj1mp7nf6e 25 күн бұрын
Добрый день. Дружище, подскажи, какой момент затяжки у болта крепления ведущей звезды?
@jose.anguila
@jose.anguila 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 5 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@mrazmichal94
@mrazmichal94 9 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, just found this video, thank you! I will be adjusting the chain slack for the first time soon, in the manual for my bike (2018 Kawasaki Z650) it says to set the motorcycle on the side stand while adjusting. Would it make a huge difference if I do it your way on the rear wheel stand? Thanks!
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 5 ай бұрын
Should produce the same results.
@artgsxr3953
@artgsxr3953 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips and tricks any recommendations on chain brands???
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Yeah there's a few good ones. DID, RK, EK, Vortex come to mind. Just as long as you get the higher end chains and take care of theme you'll be fine!
@BeachLover-kn5ov
@BeachLover-kn5ov 3 күн бұрын
Do both axle bolts need to be loosened ? Every video I watch only shows the side of the chain being loosened but lockouts are loosened on both sides
@anovastat
@anovastat Жыл бұрын
Great videos. Came here as a Motojitsu fan a while back. We definitely need more of these reliable maintenances videos on youtube. I think this is a real niche service for youtube that I hope continues. I've subscribed and set notifications to all your future videos. For a future video request, maybe some videos on pre-ride checks...safety things you, as an expert mechanic, would check before riding a motorcycle...safety items beyond just checking tire PSI. Thanks for this video though and looking forward to your next one!
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Yeah! I was thinking of that too, an in depth pre ride safety check, I’m workin on it! Thanks!
@squirrellydog6472
@squirrellydog6472 Ай бұрын
Are all motorcycle sprockets aligned so the tire is aligned in the swing arm? My owners manual says to use the marks on the thing a ma jigs and reference the marks on the swing arm. For the record I did it the way you described in the video.
@Scoodee17
@Scoodee17 18 күн бұрын
I don’t like using the sprocket for attaching alignment tools I use the rivets on the chain for my basic motion pro tool I seem to get the best results but that’s just my opinion and that’s not to go by lol
@atgsat
@atgsat Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video for changing front break pads on a sport bike ?
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 5 ай бұрын
Yes, I'm editing it this week. Should be out soon.
@GoGoober
@GoGoober Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike! Is the first step crucial? Trying to adjust the chain on my DRZ and don't have a torque wrench or the cool lazer. Thanks for the vid man🤙
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, you need to loosen the axle first. Cruise by the shop I’ll show you how to do it.
@GoGoober
@GoGoober Жыл бұрын
@@motomecha530 Siiick!! Sounds good chief👍
@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY
@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY Жыл бұрын
My 2023 Klr650 says to adjust the chain with the weight off the swing arm to 1.2-1.6 inch slack. It makes the chain seem really tight when the suspension compresses. What’s your thoughts?
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 5 ай бұрын
I'd do the adjustment while on the side stand or on a rear swingarm stand, and check the slack with you sitting on it and make sure it doesn't get too tight.
@uses0ap
@uses0ap Жыл бұрын
Any input on adjusting chain tension based off the suspension loaded with rider weight?
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Doesn’t matter as long as you’re sticking to the factory recommended slack, which is often on a sticker on the side of the swing arm.
@NickPissanu
@NickPissanu 11 ай бұрын
Thank You.
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 5 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@robertgiantonio7357
@robertgiantonio7357 2 ай бұрын
Great video. Dumb question. If my axle isn't perfectly aligned. The red dot is moving as the chain rotates. What's the easiest way to adjust it? Loosen the axle, and then what? I'm a new rider, and I have a hard time making small adjustments to get the tick marks even on both sides.
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 2 ай бұрын
The tick marks are not always prefect. I would listen the axle and then adjust the adjuster bolts on either side to square up the axle, then retighten the axle.
@AudunWangen
@AudunWangen Жыл бұрын
I love that. Gotta get me one of those lasers.
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I’ll try and find out where I got it and post up a link.
@AudunWangen
@AudunWangen Жыл бұрын
@@motomecha530 It's available on Amazon and a lot of motor parts shops, so not very hard to find. A cheap solution would be to use a stick you know is straight, and put that flush against the sprocket I guess.
@pietrovardi9583
@pietrovardi9583 Жыл бұрын
1 plus sub. Greetings from Hungary. Your family name originates from here.
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Yup! My dad's side of the family is from Budapest :)
@pietrovardi9583
@pietrovardi9583 Жыл бұрын
@@motomecha530 I live in Budapest. Pass on my regards. :)
@whitestar3531
@whitestar3531 5 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot was
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 4 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@ZH2.
@ZH2. Жыл бұрын
So first torque the axle nut and then the adjuster nuts?
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Yes, just because torquing the axle sets it.
@abdulazizalhamar_
@abdulazizalhamar_ 7 ай бұрын
I came from motojitsu channel❤️✌🏻
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 5 ай бұрын
Right one!
@sujitmaharjan8385
@sujitmaharjan8385 Жыл бұрын
Motojitsu support u that's means ur badass
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Haha, Thanks!
@keithburt7874
@keithburt7874 Жыл бұрын
Rich Wisdom, better technique to keep going on the Moto instead of the walking (they are epic stories for a reason)
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 Жыл бұрын
Very true!
@christophermarx8706
@christophermarx8706 2 ай бұрын
Should the bike be in gear?
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 2 ай бұрын
No
@KEFERMELENON-rv4tj
@KEFERMELENON-rv4tj 2 ай бұрын
that is no 90° 180°
@Klapz240fps
@Klapz240fps 9 ай бұрын
😂 yeah I know what you mean by that guy
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 5 ай бұрын
LOL Some people...
@toddboden972
@toddboden972 9 ай бұрын
Check your owners manual before you take advice from these videos. Most bikes that I know of state keep bike on side stand not lift to check chain.
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 5 ай бұрын
Weight on swing arm spools is the same as weight on the tire on the side stand.
@joenickel2371
@joenickel2371 9 ай бұрын
Never trust your adjustment notches, and throw away your lazer tool! Sprocket and chain alignment is not that important, wheel alignment is. This how a motorcycle racer adjusts the chain; First you need a 6' straight edge. Press an aluminum angle iron against the rear tire, while an assistant measures the distance between the straight edge and the front tire, then repeat on the other side, then adjust. You will feel the handling improve instantly. I have been doing this since 1970 on all my race bikes and street bikes, and I have never come across a MC with accurate adjustment notches.
@motomecha530
@motomecha530 5 ай бұрын
Hmm very interesting. Thanks for the tip, I'll try it out!
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