Wheel alignment question

[JamesDuncann]

I had quite a slack chain and have now realigned my rear wheel but when applying my rear brake it feels a little different, is this normal or should there be no difference?

Thanks

[Nobby the Bastard]

Drum or disc?

It shouldn't feel different on a disk brake unless the wheel isnt aligned, but the brake position changes on a drum brake which alters the adjustment and the feel at the pedal.
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[JamesDuncann]

[jaffa90]

How tight is tighter?

[Fallout]

Could be the ol' mechanics paranoia. I can feel a problem with pretty much any part of my bike if I've just worked on it and am not confident with what I've done. If I haven't checked tyre pressures for a month and I go out for a ride, the tyres always feel flat until I check the PSI and realise they're not.
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[ThatDippyTwat]

[NJD]

Use a steel ruler to measure from the back of the axle block to the end of the swingarm on both sides and ensure that the measurement is near enough the same: this is the easiest way to tell that the wheel is straight on both sides.

Making sure that the axle and adjuster locknuts are tight is the next best step.

Making sure that the chain isn't overly tight by taking a measurement and referring to your manual or put it on a centre stand/paddock stand and watch the chain run around in 1st gear without any revs is something I recently did to see how it ran.

The brake may feel weird because you've tightened the chain meaning the bike runs smoother and therefore slightly quicker.

If you've seriously over tightened the chain you can hear a grinding noise from the front sprocket, but don't mistake it for the sound of a cold engine warming up.

Is your clutch adjusted and lubricated? Lubricate the cable with 3in1 and the lever with multi purpose grease.

Is your shift pedal lever pivot lubricated with multi purpose grease (mine wears surprisingly faster than I'd expect)?

Make sure your chain is free from any kinks, that all the rollers move and that it's lubricated properly (after a ride is better as the warm chain soaks in the lube and prevents shit flinging everywhere).

Probably forgot something but that covers a fair bit to check.
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[Grubscrew]

Some motorbike chain adjustment needs checking whilst ON the bike as for instance the Mk1 Africa Twin, as many a sprocket bearing has been ruined by doing it rider off the bike.
Sit on yours and then check the tension.
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