satansmeerkat Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi guys,I've just tried to tighten the chain on my bike after about 3 weeks of not riding, the chain adjuster is on full tension (axel bolt all the way to the back of the adjuster) but the chain is still really slack, like 3 inches of play. The two bolts on the swing arm won't go any tighter.Helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 New chain and sprockets, and pronto!What's the recommended free play (probably written on your swingarm)? Guessing it's a lot less than 75mm - mine is 45mm, so I'm betting your Virago is a fair bit less! Might be safest to find alternate means of transport until the chain is changed out...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hand in pocket new chain as soon as! If your lucky you might not need new sprockets. Don't ride the bike with a chain in that state, if it snap's you'll be looking at a major drama and quite possibly a lot bigger repair bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satansmeerkat Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Cheers guy, I had a scare earlier, had to run down to the shops and went around a roundabout, there was an almighty thunk and the bike wobbled a fair bit, I think the chain caught on the swing arm or exhaust.Not. Fun.I'll order one ASAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 check the number of links in the chain as well you might of been supplied one that was long to start with and might get away with removing one link from the chain but you need to know sprocket size you have now compared to standard and standard chain length Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Sounds like replacment chain and sprockets, whats the condition like? As mentioned if it all looks healthy may just be too long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'd also check the number of links as EAB says to make sure it's got the correct number of links before doing anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'm guessing that the chain didn't go slack overnight or during the period when it wasn't being ridden? May be a good idea if you check the tension more regularly , then you can order new C&S in good time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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