adjusting chain tension on SSS??

[Stoobings]

can anyone explain how the chain tension is adjusted on a single-sided swingarm??  something about the wheel/hub/whatever being mounted on an eccentric i think.....   i'd love to know   man wouldnt that be cool on a little GS?!?!?

[werase643]

yup
eccentric hub

bad part is ride height is affected by chain adjusting

FYI.... the Hawk GT swingarm will probably NOT fit.....don't ask me how i know :x

[Stoobings]

ok, that makes sense. seems like there would be a better (more like a regular DSS tension adjustment) way to do it.  how is the hub locked into place after proper tension is achieved?

i was thinking more of a custom swingarm,  i've got Unigraphics and AutoCad at my disposal so i might give the design part a shot.  

[vfrocket]

on my 2000 Honda VFR, you need a special tool that spans across the adjustment ring. Other than that I find that it is easier to adjust the chain on the Honda, than the Gs...

[Stoobings]

do you have any pics of the hub and where the chain adjustment is?  i was at shop a few days ago and took some pics of a vfr swingarm, but didnt think to get any close-ups of the eccentric.

then theres the matter of the wheels.  the spokes are usually offset to make room for the caliper and rotor right?

[vfrocket]

sorry i dont have any pics.. I sold the bike a month ago.

but it was pretty easy.. you loosten the axle bolt and use the special spanner to move some tabs on a hub located behind the chain sprocket. then tighten up axle bolt. your done.... total time... 5 min.

yes the wheel is different in that the spokes are offset to allow room for the brake caliper and the sprocket.