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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: danci1973 on June 30, 2003, 01:50:40 AM

Title: Chain adjustment - how often?
Post by: danci1973 on June 30, 2003, 01:50:40 AM
Hi, guys!

How often do you need to re-adjust your chain?

I know it depends on many factors (driving style, lubrication, care), but I'd just like to get some input and a feel for 'average'?

I recently re-adjusted the chain and about 1000km later, I think I'll have to do it again.

Thanks, D.
Title: Chain adjustment - how often?
Post by: Steven on June 30, 2003, 03:17:15 AM
Maybe I ride like an old woman 8)  but I adjusted the chain only 4 times over the last 30k km.  The would average about every 7250 kms. I tend to keep it on the loose side of the specs, I found out it lasts longer that way. For me anyway.
Title: Chain adjustment - how often?
Post by: JohNLA on June 30, 2003, 09:02:36 AM
As a chain gets more worn the more often you need to tighten. The only way to tell is to keep measuring to see if it needs to be tightened.
Title: Chain adjustment - how often?
Post by: octane on June 30, 2003, 11:09:13 AM
My original chain lasted several years with an adjustment every few months. I replaced it with a cheap chain 2 years ago and have been adjusting it weekly since. Frustrating! I just bought a DID that will be going on soon, and hopefully I won't have to mess with that one so much.
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