Re: [ST] 99 sprint st chain adjusting question

[Matt Knowles <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The only thing I would add that isn't mentioned in the article is that 
it is really important to keep the axle in the bottom 180 degrees of 
the rotation, or your ground clearance can be drastically reduced to 
the point where parts start dragging.

At one point I made a GIF to illustrate this. I'll see if I can locate 
it again and maybe it could get put on the web site.

On May 19, 2005, at 5:45 AM, Rupert Galea wrote:

> Welcome Stephen.
>
> > From the owners manual (you can also search the list at 
> > triumphnet.com)
>
> - Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain is
> tightest, and measure the vertical movement of the chain midway
> between the spockets.
>
> - The vertical movement of the chain must be 1.4 - 1.6 inches (35-40mm)
>
> - Loosen the clamp bolt which secures the rear hub/eccentric adjuster
> to the swing arm
>
> - Using the 'C' spanner supplied in the motorcycle tool kit, turn the
> rear hub/eccentric adjuster (clockwise to loosen, anti-clockwise to
> tighten) until the drive chain is correctly adjusted.
>
> - Tighten the rear hub/eccentric adjuster clamp bolt to 55 Nm
>
> - Rotate the rear wheel and repeat the chain adjustment check

Matt Knowles
Aesthetic Design & Photography - www.aestheticdesign.com - (707) 
786-4643

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