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surfbum65
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PostPosted: 08:39 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Chain Adustment question Reply with quote
Hi, I found I needed to adjust the chain on my '94 Yamaha XJ600 Diversion.

The wheel is now as far back as it can go but if you lift the chain from the bottom it still just about touches the swing arm.

Is this normal or has the chain stretched that much? Can it stretch that far??

Thanks

Pete
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Itchy
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PostPosted: 08:46 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
buy thee a new chain as its at the end of its life.

There are HIGHLY dangerous methods in which to extend its life just a bit more, but having the chain come off and tear your leg off is probably not worth the £50 or so for a new chain.
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surfbum65
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PostPosted: 09:03 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Itchy wrote:
buy thee a new chain as its at the end of its life.

There are HIGHLY dangerous methods in which to extend its life just a bit more, but having the chain come off and tear your leg off is probably not worth the £50 or so for a new chain.



Sounds like very sound advice. I'll get on on it straight away.
Thanks, Pete
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neil.
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PostPosted: 12:41 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Replace the sprockets too as they'll be partly worn and shorten the life of your next chain. Thumbs Up
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smegballs
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PostPosted: 12:54 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Itchy wrote:
buy thee a new chain as its at the end of its life.

There are HIGHLY dangerous methods in which to extend its life just a bit more, but having the chain come off and tear your leg off is probably not worth the £50 or so for a new chain.


Would that include such noble measures as taking a link out? Twisted Evil

I've been known to do this especially throught the winter... I'd rather keep a crappy old chain going till spring at least than wreck a new one with all the road salt.

If I was religious about chain maintainence it probably would be fine but I'm far from pious.... Damn I need a shaftie... Laughing
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