Don't believe what the internet world says without any basis, just read the owner's manual and follow it. this is a correct way. manual said "press the chain upward toward the link fork and measure chain tension" and it should be '5-7mm' If you are a reasonable person, you would follow the manual guaranteed by the manufacturer rather than unreliable information. by the way, thanks for sharing this video it help a lot to me.

@brighton1950

2 ай бұрын

Exactly....don't believe what you see on the internet and this is a classic example of your mantra.This is totally wrong and the chain is way too tight and he didn't even check to see if the chain was aligned.Butt a cowboy

Its one of those things I was overthinking

@brownmans360

6 ай бұрын

I have to redo it again, video coming soon!

Did you rotate the wheel to find the tightest position before you started adjusting? If you skip that step, you run the risk of having the chain too tight.

@brownmans360

Жыл бұрын

Thats actually with another video im working on but with the bike stand

@zoomboom3003

11 ай бұрын

It better to release the nut from the other side (like you have tighten it) and of course best practice is to use a torque wrench to 90Nm

Slightly slacker is better than to tight!

Are you measuring to the lip of the swing arm, or to the flat area behind it?

@brownmans360

8 ай бұрын

What bike do you have?

Like and Subscribe, Thank You! Check more of my Moto Life Here: kzread.info/head/PLnVRWJ6szf1Y8YJ2kE5WzgaiPPVfz0GQ4 Where I got the Chain Brush: amzn.to/3ZX5P3P

Follow your bikes manual stick to it also note if it's suppose to be done on a stand or on the ground makes a difference

Nice work! But i would not to expect that the chain stretches evenly. Hence you have to push the motorcycle with your hands to find tightest section of the chain before execute filmed procedure.

@dananolan7847

8 ай бұрын

correct

@akhilambadathviswanathan

5 ай бұрын

Yes

Hi there, just clicked on the video to leave a comment but when you measure the 5-7mm do you do it from the lip of the swingarm or the slightly higher spot behind the lip?

@brownmans360

Ай бұрын

Not sure, but the chain has loosened up again. I ride my bike pretty aggressively. Only those who own this bike can relate, always goto your manual for reference

@User_Brandon

Ай бұрын

@@brownmans360 Thanks but it doesn't really specify where to measure from. If you do it from the lip, try from the flat part because it would make the chain slightly looser. Maybe if it is done from the lip it would be too tight

Hola! Saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾, alguien podria explicar como seria el procedimiento para realizar el check del aceite?? No entiendo como se mide con el motor caliente. Mis motos anteriores se median con motor frio

@brownmans360

9 ай бұрын

I always try to work on the bike when its cold, first thing in the morning unless nessasry

@atlantiss.a.2265

9 ай бұрын

@@brownmans360 entiendo lo que dices y para mi es correcto pero sin embargo en el manual dice que el oil test se debe realizar con el motor heat. Por eso no entiendo. Thanks for your answer

@federicocao574

8 ай бұрын

Que paso bro? Desconfiado de American dream jajajaja Acá, un gusto soy de uy también. Mira en estas motos (ktm duke también) Se mide caliente. Te voy a enseñar a como revisar correctamente el nivel de aceite en estas motitos. Primero. Poner la moto sobre una superficie nivelada. Sobre la pata lateral no se puede. Vas a tener que sostenerla tu todo momento o comprar el carrito para levantarla de atrás y adelante. Prende la moto y dejala calentar a temperatura de operación. (3 - 4 puntitos.) Luego apaga la y déjala reposar 5 min. Y revisa la ventana de nivel. Debería de estas pasando un poquito el mínimo o x la mitad. Luego si le falta (que es NORMAL) estas motitos tienden a tragar un poco de aceite (que es gracioso porque en el manual de la dominar 400, moto que comprarte motor de BAJAJ dice que cada 4000 km revisar aceite y rellenar de ser necesario, pero en las KTM y Husqvarna no... Raro pero bueno.) Le echas un poco por el tapón de llenado, TODO ESTO CON OA MOTO COMPLETAMENTE VERTICAL Y NIVELADA. Luego la cadena. Colocar la moto en el carrito trasero. Poner en Neutral y girar la rueda con la mano (motocicleta apagada) y buscar el punto de mayor tensión (ya que está se desgasta de manera irregular, completamente normal) y una vez encuentres este punto. AHÍ ajustas, respecto a ese punto de mayor tensión. ¿Porque solo ahí? El resto de la cadena queda como muy floja.. Así es como se regulan las cadenas de arrastre de las bicicletas y motos porque al ser el punto de mayor tensión si omitimos esto y ternsionamoa x cualquier lado ese lado de mayor tensión pasa a ser el lugar de mayor tensión y estrés, porque queda súper tensionado y se puede fatigar la cadena y romper. No temas porque la cadena en sección quede super holgada y golpetee es normal, para eso están las guías de baquelita (plástico o nylon) para amortiguar esos golpes y no dañar la cadena PD.: limpiar y lubricas cadena cada 1000 km Y ajustar cada service o revisar esta super bien. Un poco tarde la respuesta, pero espero que te sirva para el futuro.

@atlantiss.a.2265

8 ай бұрын

@@federicocao574 muchas gracias por toda la información vengo de motos en las que siempre revise el aceite en frío y quería entender el xq estas se revisan en caliente. Y quise indagar en las redes. Me ajusto al manual pero me sigue sonando raro ajaa. Saludos y un cordial abrazo compatriota buenas rutas!

@atlantiss.a.2265

8 ай бұрын

@@federicocao574 la cadena a mi gusto le hago mantenimiento cada 500 pero todo resultó muy útil ya hice captura de pantalla jajaajaj

Hey man, it’s 7mm of clearance to the bottom of the swing arm which is what the little diagram in the manual states. You have to measure from behind the lip on the swing arm to the center lug on the chain. It’s still tight compared to other bikes but the manual definitely doesn’t say 7mm of chain play. If you look at the manual you see the dotted line showing the measuring distance between the swing arm and the chain when it’s fully pushed up.

@brownmans360

9 ай бұрын

HEY MAN, if you dont own one.... stfu.

@PaulG.x

8 ай бұрын

@Chevsilverado You are absolutely correct. Finally someone that can read a diagram!

@Chevsilverado

8 ай бұрын

@@brownmans360 I do… and I’m just trying to let you know that the way you do it isn’t correct. Two Husqvarna shops and and a KTM shop agree with me too. Not trying to start a fight my guy, but take a really close look at the chain diagram and also read some of the documentation that Ktm and Husqvarna have released about their bikes. Measuring the slack the way you did it is objectively incorrect no matter which manual you read.

@steveclark..

8 ай бұрын

@@Chevsilverado I get the feeling that he won't accept that he's wrong about this no matter who tells him. So how different is this bike to all the others when it comes to the figure on chain slack? I recall some manuals stating 30 to 40mm for example, that may well be totally movement so 15 to 20mm in one direction. I've never heard of like 7mm being mentioned, that just doesn't seem right to me. Remember, these measurements I've quoted are when a bike is on it's center stand, to allow for the weight of a rider and full suspension at both extremes.

@Chevsilverado

8 ай бұрын

@@steveclark.. So the chain slack is measured by the distance from the chain when pushed up to a specific part of the bottom of the swing arm, not the actual play itself. When you do it like that, you get like 25-30 mm of play in both directions, which is roughly where other bikes are too. The chain on the svartpilen is supposed to be adjusted on the tighter side of street bikes, but doing 7mm of chain play in one direction is WAY too tight. The manual also says 5-7mm of distance, and 5mm of chain play like this video claims is ridiculous for a bike. If you look up Svartpilen owners manuals you can find what Husqvarna says about adjusting chain tension. Really, as long as you’re around 30mm total chain play on any bike it’ll be fine. Much better to be a little loose rather than super tight.

Very good video. Thanks

@brownmans360

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dananolan7847

10 ай бұрын

no, it is incorrect

I did mine today,

@brownmans360

6 ай бұрын

Nice! New video coming w/paddock stand

Very tight. Thanks for the video

My god it looks tight 😱 But the manual says 5 to 7mm (0.2 to 0.28) and the upper part of the chain has to be taught. So that’s how the bike is constructed 👍 so it’s exactly how it should be on vitpilen 😊

@brownmans360

10 ай бұрын

The divas here dont understand like every person, all machines dont not operate the same way.

@JoonesAdventuresMC

10 ай бұрын

Most of them probably means well . 😊 And see it from the positive side. The more comments you get tha higher will youtube rate the video. So in the longer term it’s good to say or do something that people can’t avoid commenting on. Like this video, you’re not doing anything wrong but people have to write a comment. That’s good for your channel 👍🤩

@steveclark..

8 ай бұрын

@@brownmans360 How does the chain and sprockets operate differently on this bike then? I've worked on many makes and models of chain driven bikes over 40+ years, I'd say that chain is too tight.

@cottleful

6 ай бұрын

@@steveclark..I’m sure you know much more than the engineers at KTM/Husquvarna 😂. It’s literally the spec they call for.

@steveclark..

6 ай бұрын

@@cottleful It must be a mistake, just because you read it, doesn't mean that the person who wrote it didn't make a mistake or isn't an idiot. Even engineers can fall into those categories you know.

You made me laugh trying to undo the left side

@brownmans360

9 ай бұрын

😅

Good job

@brownmans360

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! More videos coming out soon, if you have suggestions please let me know

@dananolan7847

10 ай бұрын

@@brownmans360 yes, educate yourself before professing the method used in this video is accurate, because it is NOT.

@brownmans360

10 ай бұрын

@@dananolan7847 hahaha lmao, read rhe manual you are wrong. Stop spreading misinformation

@dananolan7847

10 ай бұрын

@@brownmans360 I don't require a manual. this is your lack of knowledge showing up regarding a very basic chain adjustment that your posting a very ill advised video about, and thinking it's good, IT'S BAD FULL STOP.

@dananolan7847

10 ай бұрын

@@brownmans360 learn to crawl before you walk grasshopper

For anyone saying too tight, my chain was looser than this on this very bikes and the sprocket almost came loost from the rattle of the chain. The owners manual literally says 7mm

@roadster887

10 ай бұрын

Hey you are measuring it incorrectly. The manual is stating that it is supposed to be 7mm between the chain and swingarm at that point when you push up on the chain, not 7mm of chain play. It's confusing in the manual but the chain in the video is way too tight. If you adjust so there is 7mm of gap between the chain and swing arm then the chain tension will be similar to most other bikes.

@dananolan7847

10 ай бұрын

@@roadster887 100% correct, this chain adjust tutorial is incorrect, and should be removed as it is totally off. For those viewing this BEWARE!! since it is on the ground it will being strung like a guitar string once you plop your butt on the seat, THIS IS WAY MESSED UP!!

@greglee7604

8 ай бұрын

Did not find tight part of chain Did not hold adjuster nut To tighten Way too tight anyway This video is dangerous

@dananolan7847

8 ай бұрын

@@greglee7604 yup it is DANGEROUS full stop

@greglee7604

8 ай бұрын

@dananolan7847 just sharing to save bucks $26 aust for can of lube crazy I use 90w gear oil and 1ltr Lasts for ages

Way to tight ‼️‼️☠️☠️☠️

If you don't have fancy tools, like a wrench, you can always use a bad boy and its little baby brother. got it.

I think it’s way too tight, It should be no less than 30mm, it might cost some problems for the drive shaft.

@marcelmuller7623

Жыл бұрын

fully agree! too tight....

@brownmans360

11 ай бұрын

Stop thinking, youll destroy your life with your assumptions

@dananolan7847

10 ай бұрын

@@brownmans360 do your homework before coming to KZread with what your doing, this is so wacked.

@nickaxe771

10 ай бұрын

People are trying to help you......stop being nasty....no need. @@brownmans360

@senovung3012

10 ай бұрын

I have a Husqvarna and it literally says 5-7 mm play on the chain guard

Are you not supposed to do that on a paddock stand?

@brownmans360

Жыл бұрын

Theres alot of people who are on a budget, and cannot get one I hope this will help those. But yes a stand is the best way

@rostharan

11 ай бұрын

@@brownmans360 mean the measurement of the chain is suppose to be made on a stand...

@fredgolbourn2074

10 ай бұрын

Yes the adjustment should be made when on the stand as it acts as weight on the bike, therefor making the chain tighter. As you have made the adjustment with the bike on the floor when you are riding, the chain will become too tight.

@PedalingDave

10 ай бұрын

Depends. My owners manual procedure for adjusting the chain states to leave the bike on the side stand,(kickstand). So I suppose no. You're not necessarily "supposed" to use a stand in every case.

It's too much 🙂👍

@brownmans360

Жыл бұрын

Lol, this was 1200miles in

Wow that chain looks bar tight.....mine needs 25mm....if its to tight it will damage lots of components....by putting big loads on things.

@brownmans360

10 ай бұрын

At 25mm the chain would slip off, you have a different bike.

@nickaxe771

10 ай бұрын

@@brownmans360 Please yourself......people are trying to help you mate.

@Konanan

2 ай бұрын

@@nickaxe771 Manual literally says 5-7mm and you're suggesting 25mm.

@nickaxe771

2 ай бұрын

@@Konanan Maybe something about your bike were 5-7mm is correct.....I would need to look into that further.

it's too tight.

@brownmans360

Жыл бұрын

no

@steveclark..

8 ай бұрын

Especially when you add the weight of a rider, what little slack that's shown will be taken up. Oh well, time will tell, seal/bearing on that shaft of the front sprocket will fail, assuming that the chain doesn't snap beforehand.

@honeyy7495

8 ай бұрын

You are absolutely right chain is too tight

@steveclark..

8 ай бұрын

@@honeyy7495 Isn't it funny that the guy who made this video hasn't responded back? He can't accept being wrong about this I guess.

@honeyy7495

8 ай бұрын

@@steveclark.. Experienced person knows the chain tension is very tight . After any load on bike it can’t even move 3 mm.

Im sorry, butt what now?

The worlds tightest chain.

@brownmans360

9 ай бұрын

😅

Unless the swingarm pivot is concentric with the final drive shaft, that is waaaaay too tight. Also, don't trust frame markings for wheel alignment.

@brownmans360

10 ай бұрын

Incorrect.

@derekm6236

10 ай бұрын

@@brownmans360 As you wish. Your final drive bearing and your tyres.

@brownmans360

10 ай бұрын

@@derekm6236 put your vin number down, cause you dont own a bike!

@derekm6236

10 ай бұрын

@@brownmans360 I own two chain drive bikes. The tension thing is simple geometry. My statment above is correct. The Vitpilen must be the only motorcycle on the market with accurate rear axle position markings if you find your wheel alignment using them is correct.

@brownmans360

10 ай бұрын

@@derekm6236 so your smarter then all the staff who built and worte the manual. 🤣

Wrong!!! Lmao

@brownmans360

8 ай бұрын

wrong wrong :)

Thats very right, i let mine kinda loose. It should be that tight only if driver with his luggage is sitting. thats when it needs to be adjusted. Imagine this chain tension now with a drive, pillion and driving over pothole and all that suspension compressing? Looser chain is better. I dont even maintain them, just pressure wash. Tighten it once or twice in a lifetime of chain, like 20k km and change it, they are kinda cheap.

@brownmans360

Ай бұрын

Yeh what bike you ride?

@leodoingthings1706

Ай бұрын

@@brownmans360 tiger 660 sport 2023m had hornet and sv650 before

Way to tight

Here are some observations :- You need two spanners to undo, or do up a lock nut. One to hold the bolt in its correct position, and one to tighten or loosten the locknut. In one shot, you can actually see the bolt back off from its setting as he tightens the lock nut with one spanner. Unless the bike has the sprocket shaft coaxial with the swing arm pivot, which means the chain tension is not affected by suspension movement, (The only bike I am aware of that actualy engineered this is the old BMW G450X enduro) As far as the chain is concerned, the tightest point will be when the engine sprocket shaft, swing arm pivot shaft, and rear axle shaft are inline. With the suspension compressed to exactly this point, you then need to find the tightest point by rotating the rear wheel and checking, then set the tension so there is no "slack", but not so tight that you can't tweak a link slightly out of line with your finger. Then for repeatabilitys sake, un compress the suspension and raise the bike so the rear wheel is off the ground, and then see how much slack there is. That, is the amount of slack your bike needs, period. Don't rely on the marks provided by the back axle sliders to set your wheel alighnment. Make sure that when the back axle is tightened, it is still in close contact with the heads of the adjuster bolts.

Unless the manufacturers spec says different, that looks way too tight!

@brownmans360

11 ай бұрын

your a human measuring tape 😅

@andrewgent5887

11 ай бұрын

I know, it’s a cross I have to bear!😉

That is frankly way too tight, no bike chain is that tight 7mm, me thinks you misunderstood the manual

@brownmans360

6 ай бұрын

Whats your IG, id like to see what you ride :)

Needs lube, looks dry

@brownmans360

Жыл бұрын

That was the next video - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hYp1sc6MmbjMgrg.html

@motorcyclelad

Жыл бұрын

That’s what she said…

@brownmans360

9 ай бұрын

thats what he said 🤣@@motorcyclelad

Too tight . Will kill your gearbox sprocket side bearing.

😳

My wrong? My wrong what?

@Wheelo40

5 ай бұрын

I was looking for a grammar post before I did one. You have it covered. 😀

👉🏻 Torque Wrench? 👈🏻

@brownmans360

8 ай бұрын

no money for that, need money for hookers and beer.

@lordgibbness

7 ай бұрын

Being poor isn't an excuse for a poor job. Chain too tight and basic checks not performed.

WTF way way to tight

@brownmans360

Ай бұрын

Lmao, what year is your husqvarna?

This have to been one weird bike if this chain is set up correctly 😮 (normally it's 30-40mm play not 7mm...) You made it way too thight. When you put your weight on while riding the sprockets will ge gone in no time 😲

@brownmans360

Ай бұрын

Lmao, it's loose again!

I think your video is broken

This method shown in the video is incorrect, the chain is too tight. You need to lift the rear on a paddock stand as per the manual. Preparatory work Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. (p. 108) (Shows paddock stand) Check the chain tension. (p. 138)

@brownmans360

8 ай бұрын

im sure everyone watching how to videos has funds for things they will barely use. You people are so ignorant to other countries and there needs, YOUR INCORRECT!

@RobertWoolford

8 ай бұрын

​@@brownmans360 I have no idea what you are talking about. I'm just pointing out that your side stand method is wrong. It's not used by Husky or KTM to adjust the chain. What you do on your bike is upto you :-)

@brownmans360

8 ай бұрын

I guess you dont know how to read >>> TITLE says it all. Hit the dislike button twice 😘

Your chain is way Tight. Be careful

@brownmans360

9 ай бұрын

Are you the engineer who built this? keep ur ignorance tight 😘😂❤

That chain is wayyyy to tight. Front sprocket baring we collapse at that tension!

@brownmans360

Ай бұрын

Lmao!

Rear wheel needs to be in a stand otherwise it's way too tight

My bike has to have between 35mm and 45mm play. 7mm will quickly wreck the chain and sprockets on any bike. You’re wrong.

@brownmans360

8 ай бұрын

You have no idea what your talking about, go troll the manual if you can read.

@MajorDrama1

3 ай бұрын

Other bikes arent really relevant to this - Adventure bikes need 35 to 45 due to offroad (jump landings) and luggage variables for example

You are wrong ! Your wrong is wrong !

@brownmans360

8 ай бұрын

You are troll, troll is trolling...

@koalajs

8 ай бұрын

@@brownmans360 your 🧌

Chain is too tight dude!

too much