Fixing Uneven Chain Tension on a Motorcycle | Unexpected Cause

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I recently discovered that my Royal Enfield Classic motorcycle had an uneven chain slack. I was trying to adjust my chain when I found that the chain tension varied on different places of the chain as I turned the wheel. There are several reasons that can cause this problem. In this video I show how to identify the correct course and how to fix it. The cause was unexpected!

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  • @mr_x718
    @mr_x7182 күн бұрын

    This is the best technique I've seen so far and I've been on KZread for the last 1 hour

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Күн бұрын

    @@mr_x718 thx 🙏

  • @adhils9633
    @adhils96333 ай бұрын

    Hands down brother.. you're the best❤

  • @dheerajyadav8134
    @dheerajyadav8134 Жыл бұрын

    @MotoMortan so after 15000km I took my classic reborn for 4th service I was told my chain has this loose tight issue. It was tough to find any such video on KZread that could explain the issue and it's fix. Thanks to you now atleast I know how and what to investigate

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    Thx. Did you fix it? What was the cause?

  • @dheerajyadav8134

    @dheerajyadav8134

    Жыл бұрын

    In my case the sprocket is ok but chain seems to have stretched only slightly I think. For now I have to do more frequent chain tightening but it's doable. I will probably think of a replacement maybe around next servicing which is at 20k

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dheerajyadav8134 chain will be uneven if you over tighten it. Make sure to keep the recommended 3cm slack

  • @amandhiman3087

    @amandhiman3087

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dheerajyadav8134 I'm also facing same issues with my hunter 350.

  • @dheerajyadav8134

    @dheerajyadav8134

    11 ай бұрын

    @MotoMorten now after almost 18500km and chain tightening, I have reached almost the last mark beyond which I cannot tighten it further . I talked to RE service engineer and they told I will have to get the entire kit replaced which is front sprocket, rear sprocket and chain along with any seals that come, so this is full chain kit they said. Roughly around $40 here in India including service charges. So now I am thinking if I have to change then I will probably go with brass performance chain, I am not able to find any X ring so I will go with rolon brass O ring chain kit.

  • @darkiceguys3990
    @darkiceguys39909 ай бұрын

    Amazing, thanks for the great video!

  • @avayehvasch7991
    @avayehvasch7991 Жыл бұрын

    Great deduction method! Thanks!

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure 😊

  • @pc5147
    @pc5147 Жыл бұрын

    that is amazing (and cool music too) It makes sense: the sprockets and the chain are not in phase (to even out wear). Its 1 am and I had to try it out. In my case it was defintely the chain itself that causes uneven tension. Thank you.

  • @adhils9633
    @adhils96333 ай бұрын

    So , did you change the front sprocker , or is it okay to ride like that .

  • @tengkoy8928
    @tengkoy892810 ай бұрын

    What is good brand for sprocket?

  • @remmy3472
    @remmy34725 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @videomess5033
    @videomess5033 Жыл бұрын

    It is really helpful! Thank you for this video!

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that comment. It makes my effort feel like it is worth it ☺️

  • @videomess5033

    @videomess5033

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MotoMorten Yes, I understand that feeling. No I found out that it is tight at the very same 2 spots when I mark the chain, what means it is the chain. But I don't understand how a chain may cause this problem. Will go investigate...

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    @@videomess5033 typically happens if the chain has been to tight, and gets stretched when the rear damper is fully compressed

  • @Irishgixxer7

    @Irishgixxer7

    Жыл бұрын

    This helped a lot to determine it’s not the chain. But what is the next step to fix the issue if it’s rear sprocket or front sprocket. Is it just to replace either one or clean I’m unsure hard to see the issue on from sprocket that u show. To me it looks like it is turning lol I’m. We at riding and just wanna make sure I’m doing everything correct ya knw. It’s a new chain and sprocket kit maybe 1-2 months old vortex

  • @mumbai8308
    @mumbai8308 Жыл бұрын

    Its Really Help me lot . Thank You for making his video

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    I am glad it did. Thanks for the comment 😊

  • @ikariku
    @ikariku8 ай бұрын

    Great video. Thanks.

  • @DovesDescent
    @DovesDescent4 ай бұрын

    What signs did you notice when riding your motorcycle on the road that indicated to you the problematic front sprocket?

  • @adhils9633
    @adhils96333 ай бұрын

    Bro, can you do a video on chain slack adjustment.. tightening the loose chain

  • @Amamdeep761
    @Amamdeep7617 ай бұрын

    Jab chain lose tight halat me tha tab chain pe noise aya tha kya ...plz tell me ,🙏🙏🙏

  • @ravirk7612
    @ravirk7612 Жыл бұрын

    My bike royal emfiled my bike same problem chine same problem how tu problem solved please tell me

  • @ravirk7612
    @ravirk7612 Жыл бұрын

    Sir my bike same problem how tu replacement plz telime sir

  • @RenteaRadu
    @RenteaRadu Жыл бұрын

    Super useful

  • @henrieelsaare
    @henrieelsaareАй бұрын

    Hi. How many teeth rear sprocket did you get for the 106 pitch chain?

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Ай бұрын

    I kept the standard rear. 42, maybe?

  • @hnemajongte835
    @hnemajongte8355 ай бұрын

    Does this affect the cornering, cause im feeling a resistance while conering on the right

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    5 ай бұрын

    Wouldn't think so, no

  • @e.s.cormac1160
    @e.s.cormac1160Ай бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @kupalisky3553
    @kupalisky355311 ай бұрын

    hi! thanks for the video. i did the test on mine and it indicates that its my rear sprocket. Does that mean I need a new one? its the sprocket that came on the bike and it only has 5k miles

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes, or the tension on the bolts are wrong. Maybe take it back to the dealer.

  • @BlueRidgeRider
    @BlueRidgeRider Жыл бұрын

    Where did you get the 16 tooth sprocket?

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    Hitchcocs in UK. They sccepted return, and will send me a replacement. No stress 👍

  • @Irishgixxer7
    @Irishgixxer7 Жыл бұрын

    Just to be clear the set I purchased was front rear sprocket and chain

  • @B4TheFlood
    @B4TheFlood22 күн бұрын

    Would this cause excessive vibration? My chain is doing this and I’m trying to solve a vibration issue

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    20 күн бұрын

    @@B4TheFlood It could at speed. But could also be an unbalanced wheel, or the engine

  • @andrewward5244
    @andrewward5244 Жыл бұрын

    Change back to the original front sprocket and see if still not true. Hopefully not the output shaft👍🏻👍🏻

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    I did, and it resolved the problem 😅

  • @adamiam7556
    @adamiam7556 Жыл бұрын

    My joiner link caused my same problem. It would gather on the sprocket.

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    Thx. Good input 👍

  • @peterwillis4239
    @peterwillis4239 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting!!

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so. Happy I found out!

  • @ccooper8785
    @ccooper8785 Жыл бұрын

    It is amazing just how bad aftermarket parts can be... 🤬

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    True

  • @theseersays
    @theseersays4 ай бұрын

    That writing was so small.. but I get what I saw..

  • @ravirk7612
    @ravirk7612 Жыл бұрын

    Hello please reply sir

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry. Not quite sure what you asked 😅?

  • @steveroberts2533
    @steveroberts25338 ай бұрын

    Great vid but Lose the music

  • @RohanGulig
    @RohanGulig Жыл бұрын

    But I didn’t understand what is the solution for this issue ???

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    For my bike it was the front sprocket that was uneven and needed replacement.

  • @RohanGulig

    @RohanGulig

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MotoMorten so mainly the problem should be in front or rear sprocket ?? M I right ?

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RohanGulig or the chain. Thats why I did multiple checks.

  • @twowheelsquirrel
    @twowheelsquirrel11 ай бұрын

    But you didn't fix it.. the cause is noticed. The fault recognised. The solution? New sprockets.

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    11 ай бұрын

    I had to order a new sprocket, yes. Fixed it!

  • @hr4669
    @hr4669 Жыл бұрын

    Tout ça pour dire que simplement la chaine est trop tendue, dans le même laps de temps, il vous aurai suffit de la détendre avec la procédure prévue.

  • @MotoMorten

    @MotoMorten

    Жыл бұрын

    No. It is uneven. I had to change the front sprocket. 😅

  • @dicktrickle4197
    @dicktrickle41974 ай бұрын

    Excellent work

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