StratTuner
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I've put 2000+ miles on my NC700x, the chain is near slack tolerances, so it's time to adjust the chain tension.
I bought the wrench that measures torque, so I can put the axel bolt back to 72 ft/lbs it specifies.
Has Anyone adjusted the chain yet?
Steps I know so far:
On on video, the mechanic recommended rolling a large screw driver shaft gently into the chain and sprocket.... to put tension on it... I presume... he wasn't clear to me about why he did that. Anyone have experience with that?
Any tips? It seems like this should be an easy one, but I remain cautious.
I bought the wrench that measures torque, so I can put the axel bolt back to 72 ft/lbs it specifies.
Has Anyone adjusted the chain yet?
Steps I know so far:
- loosen the axel bolt (on which side? both?)
- loosen the lock nut on the adjustment bolt (nut furthest back?)
- turn adjustment nut until chain tension is spec. (35mm +/- 5mm) (nut toward the front?)
- check the alignment hash marks on BOTH sides of the axel. They should be IDENTICAL.
- tighten the axel bolt back to 72 ft/lbs
- check the alignment hashmarks AFTER tightening to make sure they are still identical
- if hash marks are off, (what do you do then?)
- lubricate the chain while you're down there
On on video, the mechanic recommended rolling a large screw driver shaft gently into the chain and sprocket.... to put tension on it... I presume... he wasn't clear to me about why he did that. Anyone have experience with that?
Any tips? It seems like this should be an easy one, but I remain cautious.
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