Ybr 125, out of my depth!

[GaryJM]

Now tomorrow we will get some close up pics of the front and rear sprockets. Only kidding

[Westbeef]

Quick chain test - try pull the link off the back of the sprocket. If it comes off more than a couple of mm it's worn . Glad you're sorted mate with the alignment mate, you'll be able to do the whole thing in 5 minutes in no time!

[Liveware Problem]

Quick chain test - try pull the link off the back of the sprocket. If it comes off more than a couple of mm it's worn . Glad you're sorted mate with the alignment mate, you'll be able to do the whole thing in 5 minutes in no time!

 

Thanks I'd settle for 50 minutes

Wouldn't surprise me if it's worn, I don't think this bike has seen a great deal of routine maintenance

[onesea]

Thanks I'd settle for 50 minutes

 

I had 3 lessons on how to do my chain before I did it on my own then it took me 20 minutes. Now I can do it in less than 5, thats just 2 years.

[Liveware Problem]

Thanks I'd settle for 50 minutes

 

I had 3 lessons on how to do my chain before I did it on my own then it took me 20 minutes. Now I can do it in less than 5, thats just 2 years.

 

Good to know

I'm hoping next time it won't be cold, dark and raining

[Joeman]

I was being really dense (as people were too polite to suggest), I needed to loosen both sides of the axle nuts to slide the wheel forwards..

 

Haha now your posts make sense!!

You only had one side moving - that's the reason you push the wheel forwards first to make sure it's free to move then use the adjusters to pull it back and align... You basically only had one adjuster working!!

[Liveware Problem]

I was being really dense (as people were too polite to suggest), I needed to loosen both sides of the axle nuts to slide the wheel forwards..

 

Haha now your posts make sense!!

You only had one side moving - that's the reason you push the wheel forwards first to make sure it's free to move then use the adjusters to pull it back and align... You basically only had one adjuster working!!

 

Exactly, I'd taken the instructions very literally

If the rear wheel comes off on the way to work tomorrow I'll be sure to let you know

[HardlyDavison]

Should have googled Delboys Garage.

Chain Adjustment on a Suzuki Bandit.

Although I make little adjustments on each side in turn until I'm happy with the chain play.

Also might be an idea to check the chain in regards to needing adjusted after every 250-300 miles.

You should be cleaning and lubing the chain frequently at this time of year therefore should be able to check the play whilst you are cleaning it.

After doing the procedure on two or three occasions it will become second nature.

[Hoggs]

top stuff livewire

we've all been really dense doing stuff on our bikes so you're in good company

[Westbeef]

Exactly ^^^

My best tip is don't buy a torque wrench, and if you do - don't tell everyone the results when you've used it

[eastanglianbiker]

Exactly ^^^

My best tip is don't buy a torque wrench, and if you do - don't tell everyone the results when you've used it

what you really mean is read the correct scale on the torque wrench and not use like a gorilla

[Westbeef]

That helps too, my problem was using it on the ally case

[rennie]

Wayhey!!! We got there in the end!

[Northern Biker]

Well done for persisting and sorting it, first time is always a struggle but now you know how next time will be easier [emoji106]

[JRH]

Well done

[ThePhatomfart]

Well done, on the road to being a fettler now

[Skimblet]

It does get easier, I also have a ybr 125 and until well about 2 days ago had no real experience with anything mechanical or engine related beyond filling the washer bottle on the car.

So this weekend I replaced chain, sprockets, brakes, air filter and spark plug then repaired a hole in the exhaust and tbh it wasn't anywhere near as difficult as I thought it would be, so I made a couple of mistakes along the way such as putting the chain tensioner back on the wrong way which meant taking the wheel back off to sort it.

as long as you follow what it says in the Haynes book, it should all be pretty easy