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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This is the best technique I've seen so far and I've been on KZread for the last 1 hour
@MotoMorten
Күн бұрын
@@mr_x718 thx 🙏
Hands down brother.. you're the best❤
@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
Жыл бұрын
Thx. Did you fix it? What was the cause?
@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
Жыл бұрын
@@dheerajyadav8134 chain will be uneven if you over tighten it. Make sure to keep the recommended 3cm slack
@amandhiman3087
Жыл бұрын
@@dheerajyadav8134 I'm also facing same issues with my hunter 350.
@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.
Amazing, thanks for the great video!
Great deduction method! Thanks!
@MotoMorten
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
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.
So , did you change the front sprocker , or is it okay to ride like that .
What is good brand for sprocket?
Thank you
It is really helpful! Thank you for this video!
@MotoMorten
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that comment. It makes my effort feel like it is worth it ☺️
@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
Жыл бұрын
@@videomess5033 typically happens if the chain has been to tight, and gets stretched when the rear damper is fully compressed
@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
Its Really Help me lot . Thank You for making his video
@MotoMorten
Жыл бұрын
I am glad it did. Thanks for the comment 😊
Great video. Thanks.
What signs did you notice when riding your motorcycle on the road that indicated to you the problematic front sprocket?
Bro, can you do a video on chain slack adjustment.. tightening the loose chain
Jab chain lose tight halat me tha tab chain pe noise aya tha kya ...plz tell me ,🙏🙏🙏
My bike royal emfiled my bike same problem chine same problem how tu problem solved please tell me
Sir my bike same problem how tu replacement plz telime sir
Super useful
Hi. How many teeth rear sprocket did you get for the 106 pitch chain?
@MotoMorten
Ай бұрын
I kept the standard rear. 42, maybe?
Does this affect the cornering, cause im feeling a resistance while conering on the right
@MotoMorten
5 ай бұрын
Wouldn't think so, no
Thanks!!
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
11 ай бұрын
Yes, or the tension on the bolts are wrong. Maybe take it back to the dealer.
Where did you get the 16 tooth sprocket?
@MotoMorten
Жыл бұрын
Hitchcocs in UK. They sccepted return, and will send me a replacement. No stress 👍
Just to be clear the set I purchased was front rear sprocket and chain
Would this cause excessive vibration? My chain is doing this and I’m trying to solve a vibration issue
@MotoMorten
20 күн бұрын
@@B4TheFlood It could at speed. But could also be an unbalanced wheel, or the engine
Change back to the original front sprocket and see if still not true. Hopefully not the output shaft👍🏻👍🏻
@MotoMorten
Жыл бұрын
I did, and it resolved the problem 😅
My joiner link caused my same problem. It would gather on the sprocket.
@MotoMorten
Жыл бұрын
Thx. Good input 👍
Interesting!!
@MotoMorten
Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so. Happy I found out!
It is amazing just how bad aftermarket parts can be... 🤬
@MotoMorten
Жыл бұрын
True
That writing was so small.. but I get what I saw..
Hello please reply sir
@MotoMorten
Жыл бұрын
Sorry. Not quite sure what you asked 😅?
Great vid but Lose the music
But I didn’t understand what is the solution for this issue ???
@MotoMorten
Жыл бұрын
For my bike it was the front sprocket that was uneven and needed replacement.
@RohanGulig
Жыл бұрын
@@MotoMorten so mainly the problem should be in front or rear sprocket ?? M I right ?
@MotoMorten
Жыл бұрын
@@RohanGulig or the chain. Thats why I did multiple checks.
But you didn't fix it.. the cause is noticed. The fault recognised. The solution? New sprockets.
@MotoMorten
11 ай бұрын
I had to order a new sprocket, yes. Fixed it!
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
Жыл бұрын
No. It is uneven. I had to change the front sprocket. 😅
Excellent work