When I shift I let the clutch out smooth, and i give it gas as well, I still feel a jerk, nothing major, just the gears engaging. I was just wondering if this could damage the bike, or if it's ok, and I just need to get better at matching the throttle with the clutch.

I also feel the jerk, when i let off the throttle while driving, and then get back on the throttle.


Thanks,
Breaker

Sounds like to much chain slack.I had the same problem when I bought my bike.Adjusted the chain and all was well in the world.

I have read the manual that came with the bike, so to adjust the chain, I looses then axel nut and then adjust both sides and then retighten the nut??

Yep , Just pull the wheel back , and make sure both sides are Level with each other

I don't have a tourque wrench either. Is this a no no unless you have one, or can I go about it using a normal wrench.?

Quote from: BreakerIBS on June 08, 2008, 02:24:16 PM
I don't have a tourque wrench either. Is this a no no unless you have one, or can I go about it using a normal wrench.?

I have not used a torque wrench on my axle bolts.I have never had one slip or come out of alignment.However I don't do stunts on my bike.I'm a curve junkiee.

A decent torque wrench will serve you well time and time again. Proper rear axle torque is very important.

... in summary, buy a torque wrench 

Quote from: beRto on June 08, 2008, 03:12:12 PM
A decent torque wrench will serve you well time and time again. Proper rear axle torque is very important.

... in summary, buy a torque wrench 

I agree.Even tho I don't use one on my axles, I use one on everything else.

what are the torque specs for the rear axle

Quote from: mach1 on June 08, 2008, 04:06:02 PM
what are the torque specs for the rear axle

Are you joking?

This was answered yesterday 
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=41958.0

I wasnt on too long yesterday but i got it

 
Your cat had enough   

What is the size of the nut on the rear axel?

22 mm

Thanks, also what is the size of the adjusting nut?

12 mm

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