Guest Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Hi guys, Hoqw do I tighten the chain on my Kawasaki eliminator 125??Its got about 3 inches of play up and down it must be too lose? Is it just a matter of moving the back wheel back?? How do I do that ??cheers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 loosen rear wheel nut (but don't remove) there should be 2 little bolts that will have markings near them, make sure markings same each side and chain only has 1/2 inch of play and tighten wheel again may look like thishttp://www.hayabusa.dk/Mods/img/Chain_adjuster_blocks_01.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 thanks scod will give it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Maybe they're obselete now, but it might be snail cams. Again, loosen the wheel nut, and knock the cam round to draw the spindle back.http://www.basicbikes.com/images/SnailCam.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 that does look more likle what i have Bill... Iv rang my mate paul (servicer at VW garage in Coventry) he sais, bring it round tomorrow and hell help me do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Iv done it!!Took me a while to get both sides equally back, the chain is quite tight with about 1/2 inch movment if pressure applied Hope fully its not too tight... If it was would it just break? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Iv done it!!Took me a while to get both sides equally back, the chain is quite tight with about 1/2 inch movment if pressure applied Hope fully its not too tight... If it was would it just break? You'd find it difficult to change gear if it was too tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Iv done it!!Took me a while to get both sides equally back, the chain is quite tight with about 1/2 inch movment if pressure applied Hope fully its not too tight... If it was would it just break? Was it snail cams in the end? Took me a while the other day to get both sides back equal. I take it you've checked to ol' wheel alinement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 wheel alignment???How do I check that??one thing I did notice... when using the back brake its squeeking half of every revolution of the wheel.... not very much but still audibul... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Buy an expensive chain, it won't loose easier. otherwise U have to tight back the chain frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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