Adjusting the chain on a TZR125

[Bomberman]

Hey all,
Right. Bike was sounding really clanky when changing down gears, and I decided its a loose chain. So I checked it, and my lord it was looooose
So out comes the Haynes. Seems straight forward enough, loosen spindle nut, adjust adjusters. Fine. Except I cannot move the damn spindle nut. At all Am I just doing it wrong? Is there a trick to it? I swear I was going to lift the bike up before it moved Or are they really just that stiff and need real work to get loose?
Thanks in advance
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[satans_BIG_helper]

A trick i found was to try and tighten the nut just a touch before u attempt to undo it sometimes just needs the little bit of tightening to free any cr@p in the threads... or alternatively get a bit of bar that fits over ur spanner/socket and use that for leverage usually works..

[mchaggis]

As a last resort, get a large ring spanner, and give it a tap or two with a hammer. Alternatively, you just need a spanner with enough length to get the leverage. If it can fit, putting the spanner so that its shaft is pointing forwards will push the bike into the ground when you undo it.

It's likely that the road salt and general crap and corruption about at this time of year has helped everything seize up. I'm sure it'll be interesting when it comes to adjusting the chain on mine.

On an attached topic, what's the best way to free up stiff links? I'm vaguely assuming it's a case of cleaning and liberally oiling?
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Also check that there is not a split pin in there, possibly a bit squashed and difficult to see.

All the best

Keith
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[Bomberman]

[Kickstart]

Hi

Well, spray a load of WD40 round the nut a leave it to stand for a bit.

All the best

Keith
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[Bomberman]

Well, its done Took a 3 foot length of iron pole (from an old car jack) on the end of the ratchet but it went in the end And what a difference it made The bike is so much more responsive , as I suppose you'd expect, but I was surprised how much. And changing gear no longer feels mushy and clanky. All good, and cheers all for the advice and suggestions
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'Allo! My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die!
'89 TZR 125 - '94 GPZ500s - ZK3 GSXR600 Alstare