Joe4262 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 My old CB500 used to have a slackness indicator on both sides of the bike swing arm. my new CB500X only has one on the chain side.... just wondering how I make sure the axel is completely even....? is the only way to just count the turns as I adjust...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I would measure the length of the thread left from the lock nut to the end. Another way would be to use one of thesehttp://www.davethetools.com/ebay/var/resizes/J%26S/LaserMotorcycleChainAlignmenttool.jpg?m=1296576272If the chain is straight, the adjustment is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingelton Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 you probably want to check wheel alignment. Any haynes manual has a section on how to perform this task (ordeal). or simply take it to somewhere that has lasers who will relieve you of about £25 quid for the mispleasure. if you have a full afternoon, you can do it by the string and wood method (a full afternoon of fannying versus £25) i'm a lazy bugger as well.you will know if your wheel alignment is out, the bike will tip in one way easily, but not the other and you will feel like you're fighting it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I measure the distance from the centre of the swingarm spindle to the centre of the wheel spindle. 5 minute job for two people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 If on your own, then use a bit of 'sticky' to hold the tape end in place while you measure it.Simples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4262 Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 thanks for the advice all when i get it on its first service next week I'm getting a centre stand put on so I will be able to use it!On a different note- my dealer said to clean my chain with meths before lubing it.... I have never done/heard of this. does anyone do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I use Mucoff chain cleaner....and other people use WD40.....but meths is probably OK.......just don't try cleaning it with the engine running and in gear..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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