Chain adjuster stuck.

[chris-red]

Hi all,

The chain adjuster on the right side of my bike seems to be stuck solid. I can turn it but under close inspection all I'm doing is twisting the bolt. I assume the inside of the swing arm is threaded, what would the best way to fix it be, I was thinking snap it off then try to drill out the nut. Before anyone asks everything is loose includeing the rear brake, and the bolt is stuck both ways.

Cheers

Chris
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[metal ken]

What model of bike is it, and do you have a pic of the adjuster,

Ken
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[chris-red]

[banksy]

i had this problem and it was pretty simple to fix... but i appologise if i have misunderstood you!

rather than 'unscrewing' the nuts,

unscrew the lock nut then 'tighten' the adjuster nut (towords the swing arm) with a spanner and this will move the rear wheel back.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[banksy]

thats funny, i have cbr600fw and i tried that and yes it works but its difficult to line up the rear wheel and keep the chain tight whilst tightening the axle

seriously try tightening the nut instead and the adjuster moves the rear wheel for you ... thats what it's designed to do

holds its position and much more precise
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[chris-red]

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/lllN30lll/01022009780.jpg

Not my TDM obviously, but this is the same set up the nut to the left is moves fine but the bolt that comes out of the swing arm won't turn it only twists.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Aha, same as my mille's.
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[el_oso]

apply MILD heat to nut and then try turning it. if not get some pliers and hold the bolt while turning the nut. placing something like cardboard on the surface of the bolt will stop you from destroying the thread on the bolt. sounds like its just got stuck on the thread if I'm reading this right.
when you do get it free loosen it all the way off and apply a small amount of grease to the bolt to stop it from seizing.