Chain Tightening

[MementoMori]

Is it better to increase chain tension yourself or get it done by a mechanic?
I don't have a paddock stand or much experience and really need my bike so don't want to bodge it up.

Thanks.
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[mr.z]

Its something you really need to be able to do yourself, its almost as bad as getting your mechanic to check your oil maybe not quite, but if you plan on haveing a bike in future its worth learning to do the "little things"


A padock stand can be got for £30 easyly, adjusting the chain is not difficult once you have done it a couple of times, if in doubt get a knowlageable friend to help out, ALLWAYS have the propper tools, its worth getting them if you dont have them, much better in the long run...
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Yes, do it yourself.

As long as the chain starts off in line then turn the adjusters the same amount on both sides (count the number of flats you turn each one) and the wheel will stay in line.

All the best

Keith
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[Black Knight]

I had the same problem, tried to do it without a stand and it was very difficult.

Theres a place near rotherham selling them for £16 and they are good. I think he also sells them on ebay for this price plus postage.

Alternatvly, got any mates who could lend you one?

[MementoMori]

Just to demonstrate how little knowledge I have, I had a look at my dad's bike and found the adjusters fine but on mine? No such luck
Could anyone tell me where they are if this pic helps at all...

Thanks for the info about paddock stands, I saw one for £16 but it was a New Year's deal which I thought was weird.
I'll have to ask my dad about the rotherham place. I know someone who will... probably have one.

Thanks.
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[Ant]

Should be behind there.
Have you got a pic from the back??
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[MementoMori]

Just taken a picture of what is behind the sprocket and found two allen bolts. Is this the adjuster?
If so, how would you go about adjusting the chain without knocking it out of line?

Thankyou
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[nick.h]

Havent you got a manual for your bike?
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[instigator]

On that note, what happens if your R clip went walkies?

[Kickstart]

Hi

Ah, RS50 (or AF1 50).

To adjust the chain find the small (~5mm) hole near the centre of the wheel. You put a bar through this into a matching hole in the bit in the swinging arm (you should be able to see if you look carfully), but it will only fit one way (ie, one rotation of the wheel).

Then slacken those 2 allen key bolts. Push the bike forward a touch and the wheel rotates the eccentric mount in the swinging arm so pulling the wheel back slightly. Check the chain tension and repeat until correct. Then tighten those 2 allen key bolts and remove the bar you used to lock the wheel to the eccentric. Then check the tension as you move the bike forward (problem of this system is that it is virtually impossible to adjust the tension at the tightest point).

All the best

Keith
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[MementoMori]

Thanks Kickstart, I really appreciate it. Must give it a go this weekend.
Thanks
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