Results 1 to 15 of 15

Thread: Do you think my chain is too loose?

  1. #1
    Senior Member Wrider's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Posts
    2,645

    Do you think my chain is too loose?


  2. #2
    Senior Member PhL0aTeR's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    On the line
    Posts
    1,922

    Re: Do you think my chain is too loose?

    you have a chain?


    06 DR650SE


  3. #3
    Senior Member Moderator Jmetz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Location
    Denver
    Posts
    4,708

    Re: Do you think my chain is too loose?

    Looks like just about the right amount of slack to me.

  4. #4
    Only here for the free Wi-Fi Site Admin Spiderman's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2000
    Location
    Wheat Ridge
    Posts
    8,471

    Re: Do you think my chain is too loose?

    No, but it looks like it might be kinked near the front.
    Bob <------ Asshole Nazi devil moderator out to get each and every one of you
         - 2002 Yamaha R1 (92K+ miles... bought new) ---------------------------------------->
         - 2015 Yamaha Bolt C-Spec (Cafe Racer)
         - 2004 Yamaha R6 (racebike)
         - 2006 Yamaha R1 (racebike)
    R.I.P. 502
    ~ Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it isn't the end.

  5. #5
    Local jerk Yearly Supporter
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Lurking
    Posts
    6,403

    Re: Do you think my chain is too loose?

    Just put some oil on it and it should be fine.

  6. #6
    Member Titus's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2003
    Location
    West Arvada, CO
    Posts
    432

    Re: Do you think my chain is too loose?

    hmmm, must've used WD-40 on that chain
    2006 Lexus GX470
    2010 Ducati Streetfighter
    2007 Ducati M695
    1994 Yamaha TZ250 (track smoker)

  7. #7
    Senior Member Moderator Jmetz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Location
    Denver
    Posts
    4,708

    Re: Do you think my chain is too loose?

    That'll buff right out.

  8. #8
    Princess of Prius Sean's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    West
    Posts
    6,926

    Re: Do you think my chain is too loose?

    I'm no mechanic, but it looks like you mounted it wrong?

  9. #9
    Local jerk Yearly Supporter
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Lurking
    Posts
    6,403

    Re: Do you think my chain is too loose?

    Quote Originally Posted by Sean View Post
    I'm no mechanic, but it looks like you mounted it wrong?
    No no no that's that new style chain mount that flosses your ass while you ride.

  10. #10
    Gold Member Zach929rr's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Bullying Chatfield Kids
    Posts
    5,716

    Re: Do you think my chain is too loose?

    Looks like you done fucked up
    KX65
    Dizzer
    929 - Yard Sale'd

  11. #11
    Formerly known as "redrider" Monster's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Posts
    123

    Re: Do you think my chain is too loose?

    Looks like it's looking for a sprocket in the wrong places if you know what I mean.
    Honda 95 f3-sold
    Honda 01 f4i-sold
    Honda 01-f4i-sold
    Suzuki-02 GSXR 1000 sold
    Kawasaki 08 zx6r Monster edition Sold
    VTX 1800
    05 CBR 600
    03 CBR 954
    05 ninja 636

  12. #12

    Re: Do you think my chain is too loose?

    Goes to show, you don't never know. Seems you had been flogging the bike, so it flogged your back?!

    Any injury?
    Drama is a poor substitute for adventure. (c)2011

  13. #13
    Senior Member cptschlongenheimer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Cone of Silence
    Posts
    744

    Re: Do you think my chain is too loose?

    Chain enema?! No f'-ing thank you. I'll pass...
    89 EX500 RIP
    06 R6S RIP
    03 R6

  14. #14
    Senior Member Wrider's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Posts
    2,645

    Re: Do you think my chain is too loose?

    No idea, randomly found that image, not my bike.

  15. #15

    Re: Do you think my chain is too loose?

    Don't use the clip on style connector link or that might happen.

Similar Threads

  1. Chain maintenance info:
    By CYCLE_MONKEY in forum Bike Tech
    Replies: 86
    Last Post: Wed May 4th, 2011, 10:22 PM
  2. 525 chain local
    By chubster2003 in forum Bike Tech
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: Mon Apr 25th, 2011, 01:02 AM
  3. Chain Lube?
    By MTLHD in forum Bike Tech
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: Sun Jun 14th, 2009, 10:35 AM
  4. Bike Chain Reccomendations & Help
    By Stuart Little in forum Bike Tech
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: Tue Aug 1st, 2006, 07:31 PM
  5. Chain slack and twins vs IL-4's
    By Anonymous in forum Bike Tech
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: Sat Jul 26th, 2003, 09:48 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •