chain adjusting

[Mister James]

I've recently attempted to tighten up the slack in my chain on the Fazer, but I've not yet managed to get it quite right.

I think I'm getting the right amount of slack, but I must be doing something wrong, because I now get a bloody annoying sound whilst riding the bike.

I think that something is rubbing, so I'm assuming that the wheel is either out of alignment, or is somehow catching on the brake pads. Basically, at speed I get an annoying whining/humming sound, that is obviously related to speed because if you pull in the clutch and decelerate, the pitch changes.

As far as I can see, the most likely reason is the wheel not being aligned properly. I've done my best to get it right, but I really can't see where I'm going wrong.

Anyone got any ideas? Am I on the right track thinking that I've not quite lined the wheel up right? Am I talking utter gibberish?
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[Black Knight]

When you adjust your chain, there are usually markings either side of the swingarm so you know you have adjusted each side evenly. Are they matched up on each side?

[superstacker]

according to Ride magazine, the chain markings can be very inaccurate. Apparently theres a way of lining them up using string tied from the front wheel to the back on both sides then measuring the difference or something.

Someone with some mech knowledge should be able to explain it properly

[Mister James]

As far as I can be certain, the markings are in the same place, so I'm forced to agree with the Ride article. Anyone actually remember the nitty gritty of it?
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[PsychoHippy]

Take a long piece of string, and tie it around the back of the rear wheel, so that it seems to come out of the middle of the tyre.
Pull the string around the side of the tyre, and holding the end hold it straight down the side of the bike so that it JUST touches the widest part of the rear tyre at the front. This will give you a straight line down the bike. If it seems to go in towards, or way from the bike then your wheel is out of alignment.

It's easier to understand in pictures, but I don't have anything to draw them with at work and my copy of the magazine is at home. If you want I will try and find it tomorrow and scan it in to post it.

Hope this helps
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[fazed]

Have you checked to see if the caliper is sticking? , a lot of crud get's in there especially this time of year.
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