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Anyone else having to battle the bike to keep the chain tight? I have to tighten it every ride. Maybe im not tightening it enough. Anyone know torque specs for rear bolt? Its getting to the point where I dont wanna ride it due to fear of something falling off (the chain). Kinda pissed at it right now
I am in the same boat. Tightened twice already, and after a ride last night I noticed it getting bad again, and need to tighten again before my next ride. There is talk of Weaver's chain/sprocket upgrade being MUCH better, may be the route we need to go (?). I haven't looked into a chain tensioner, may be an option also.Quote:
Originally Posted by mk2gtirob
Weaver rides has an O-Ring Chain and 16t sprocket combo for sale for $65 including shipping. The new sprocket gets you more speed, and the o-ring chain will not stretch(much) after installation. I have never owned a bike where the stock chain did not stretch. I installed this combo on a customer bike this weekend and it works great.Quote:
Originally Posted by mk2gtirob
Stock chain: keep it clean and greased. Tightened mine monthly. Set mine to about a half-inch of play in the middle of the bottom chain. Set the chain adjuster on the chain side, measure it out and match on the other. Tighten axle, and recheck. Even properly tight I'd get some noises now and then.
There is yellow grease paint on the axle nut from the factory. You could use it to "eyeball" the correct torque. The grease paint is great, allows a quick visual if a bolt has backed off on you.
Also, do not over tighten the adjuster bolts. Get them good and snug, but do not gorilla tighten them. You want to avoid stretching the threads on them.
I've now got the 16t and DID chain combo from Tom. Great upgrade, well worth it. The chain is heavy duty, but not an o-ring. Very smooth and quiet regardless. The sprocket is from JT Racing, nice piece. The cost was $73 with shipping.
I installed the sprocket, but now that I think about it, i didn't open the chain box or install it due to time restraints. I thought it was an O-Ring chain. I will have to check on that. As usual(per my wife), i'm probably not right about the chain....
Hey, for what it's worth to everyone, I installed two of the stainless shift rods this weekend from Weaver Rides, and DID notice an improvement shifting into neutral. Not sure what the MSRP is on that, but I think it's worth it.
Weaver have a legit website yet?
Or does anyone have a list of the mods available and pricing?
The chain I received from Weaver was NOT an o-ring chain, but it was sent to me in a D.I.D. box that said "o-ring" on it. My chain was re-packaged(for shipping). I saw the box and assumed. Sorry for the confusion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kb96gt
You'll love it when you put it on. Smooth and quit. The weaver chain is also a couple links longer to compensate for the 16t.
A while ago someone was looking for the Biltwell Window bars in 7/8?
They're up again at Lowbrow for $80. Black and chrome available. Good deal for someone!
http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/index....t_detail&p=768