Re: [ST] Chain stretch question...

["David W. Funk" <dwf@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 29 Dec 2002 19:26:16 -0600, Alex wrote:

>I changed the chain on my '00 ST very recently, installing an X-ring chain &
>new sprockets.
>
>After carefully adjusting the chain per the book (i.e., on the main stand,
 [snip]
> I noticed that I was getting a vibration that
>shouldn't have been there and have just checked the chain.  On the main
>stand, there is now 55mm ( just over 2") play.
>
>Has anybody got any ideas what I'm doing wrong here, or is that normal
>stretch for the first use?

55mm is too much for a new chain. Something is very wrong, or as 
suggested the adjuster was not tight enough and slipped.

What brand of chain?

David W. Funk
'00 Triumph Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA





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