GSXR 600 Chain adjustment

russ100 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Jun 2004 Karma :

Hi

I planning to adjust my chain, when I undo the rear axle what is the best tool to use. The one that comes with the bike (2 pieces) is a bit crap - the diameter of the nut/bolt is about 35mm - do I really need a socket this big ? It is going to cost about £8 from Halfords.

Also anyone know the best/cheap place to buy a torque wrench so that I can tighten it correctly ?

Any help appreciated....
Russ

Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

Halfords do torque wrenches, the're relativly expensive but good. Got one of the top in a bike mag test, cant remember which one.

You can use a breaker bar to get the nut off, its long so it has excellent leverage. I used an big adjustable spanner to remove the nut. Borrowed a socket to torque it back up when i put it back on...

The good thing about sockets it that you cant round off the nut. its safe.

Have you got a Haynes Manual for your bike. There invaluable. about 17 or 20 quid from Halfords.

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Halfrauds torque wrenches are £40~50. I got one from Machine Mart for £15. Seems to be pretty good quality, and definately good enough for how much I'll use it.
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russ100 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Jun 2004 Karma :

Thanks for your help, got the Haynes manual.. ive taken the back wheel off before by using the spanner in the bikes kit, but it was pretty hard work. I think I will take a trip to halfords and get both the big 35mm socket and the wrench and see it as an investment.. give me a shout if you want to borrow either sometime Smile