If you own a 2015 Yamaha FZ-07, I had the same problem with that bike!! The weird chain adjustment plates drove me nuts because I could never get it right, and here you are with the same symptoms as I had. Thank you for the helpful insight in the rough measurements of before and after.

I destroyed a chain and a st of sprockets because of this! Your video is on point, I just wish I'd seen it much sooner! GSXR riders, pay attention!

The axle nut is also to be torqued to the correct settings

@jacktoliver9731

2 жыл бұрын

What are they?

@radicalkonrad765

Жыл бұрын

@@jacktoliver9731 75.2

@TrulyUniqueOne

Жыл бұрын

72 ft lbs

In all the years my chain adjustments have gone wrong and needed repeated efforts to get right and it’s as simple as you’ve shown. Massive thanks 🙏 Liked and subbed👌

this video was a lot easier to understand on how to adjust chain tenson then some other videos i have watched. thank you.

Thank you for taking your time for this video. It's been a long time for me and I needed a quick to the point refresher crash course. And your video was quick and precise I just got a 2007 gsxr with only 3k miles.

Thank you for putting this in Laymen's terms. You made this easy to understand. I appreciate you. Subscribing and liking the video now.

Thanks brotha! I appreciate the knowledge.

Good stuff....the GSXS's do the same thing....I set my adjustment to 1 1/4 inch of play when loose and then when I tighten the axle nut down it's back in spec at 1 inch.

This was driving me nuts! Thank you

Thanks!!! I thought I do something wrong but now thanks to you it's clear!!!

New rider just bought a gsxr and the chain was way way too tight. Simple and right to the point thank you!

Thanks for this great info.

Solid advice, liked and subscribed

Ty i just bought a bike and chain looks to have too much slack , ur vid is very helpful

Thanks! Very informative !!

This is actually great info bro, gotta go check my slack again lol

Thank you so much for this video so helpful with my h3 10000

Good stuff bro! Stay safe!!

Thanks good info to know. New subscriber. Always will to learn more of MC mechanics.

Thanks for this. I had the same issue today.

@motorich

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I am glad that it has helped

thanks for making this!

Thank you for this brother

thx very much for the explain of the adjustment, i have a GSXR 1000 K6, and always too tight after tighening

DAMM - That is the first time I have heard this, and it all makes so sense now! I kept thinking I was F'ing stuff up. Thanks for this post.

Cool man picking one up in the morning. Good day's a head 👍

Thanks for the class

Excellent bro thank you

Very helpful thank you

I use a steel ruler from the adjuster block to the swingarm end to get both sides correct measurement wise the swingarm marks are way off

Thanks for sharing

Thanks for doing this, I appreciate it. I am riding a GSXR750. Can this be done with the bike just on it's side stand as I dont have the rear paddock stand?

04 GSX R 750 owner since 06. Always find the tight spot in the chain and mark it if necessary. That tight spot is what needs to be in spec. Then tighten each side quarter turn at a time and torque axle to 78 lb ft. And recheck. Quarter turn is usually all it takes and keeps you from overdoing it right off the bat.

Thank you

good content

Thank You .

Thanks bro

What size socket was that? 36mm or 1 7/16?

thanks!

Thanks

Great info. Also remember to set the slack at the tightest point. As you spin the rear tire slowly checking every few links you will find the the chain is loser and tighter at different points.

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

If it gets tighter as some points then the chain is seized or has tight spots. I would recommend changing it. The chain should be the same all around.

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

But yes, you should definitely check and clean your chain on a regular

Thanks for the informative video, may I ask where are u from?

@motorich

3 жыл бұрын

I am in VA

Best way I’ve found is put a wrench between chain and sprocket when tightening. Perfect slack every time.

This is happening to me right now, but on another bike Benelli TNT600

So best advice is to have a slack of 1.5 before tightening the axle bolt. So after tightening the bolt it should be around 1 in ?

@motorich

3 жыл бұрын

That should be about right. Test it out and see what you get

@ricardotorres733

3 жыл бұрын

@@motorich great thank you . Keep up the good content . New subscriber here 👋

From 0:01 I new you'd make the same mistake as everyone else. The manual clearly specifies 'Place the motorcycle on the side stand'. The slack specification is for the bike on the side stand and often on a paddock stand it gets set wrong. Don't argue, check it first.

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

I know what the manual says. But I hate to say that the side stand and a rear stand share little relevance on the slack of the chain. I can go further into depth on why it does it if you would like. But it has zero to do with the side stand or kick stand.

Another tip is to rotate the tire to different positions to find the tightest spot in the chain before you do your adjustments.

@motorich

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully the chains are well maintained and don't have tight spots. Cause that is no good

@prostreetgsxr

Жыл бұрын

@@motorich True but you don’t know if it has a tight spot until you check it.

@natfx7

Жыл бұрын

@@motorich I investigated the cause for loose and tight spots and found 2 culprits. First culprit is the rare sprocket plate which is bend but its teeth haven't scratched and so I kept the rare sprocket plate on the floor and bashed it gently with hammer to flatten it perfectly and the 2nd culprit is the chain itself where I found the loose slack is there on 9 pair of blocks that is interconnected to the chain. So previously the difference between loose and tight spots was around 1 inch but now the difference between tight and loose spots is only 5 mm. So if I buy a new chain then it will be 0 mm. My Pulsar bike's user manual shows the slack should be between 25mm and 30mm. Many years ago I found bend swing arm as another culprit and I straightened it with a rod. What I noticed in the past many years ago that using WD-40 on chain is dangerous as I found that WD-40 decreased the metallic thickness of my chain and hence there was a slack of 5mm.

@PAD32

Жыл бұрын

@@prostreetgsxr at some point you will notice without even checking it ^^ . Learned it the hard way... I didn't know how to maintain my bike properly back then.

Great vid. Quick question: Can you do this job with the bike on the side-stand?

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

You can adjust the chain with the bike on the side stand. The end result just needs to be the proper slack in the chain. This allows the free movement of the swingarm

@4play699

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorich much appreciated 🙏 Got it done.

One thing dont use impact to tighten use torque wrench to whatever spec owners manual wants. Impact is ok to loosen

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, same as not using an impact on anything if you are going to use that logic. I have torque tested my impacts. They vary slightly depending on battery life and size but typically don't over torque.

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

With certain bikes you must use a torque wrench. But with most bikes you really can't harm them with slightly extra torque

The shoulder/chamfer of the Axel has pressed into the Axel block from over tightening the Axel nut. Get a new Axel block and use a torque wrench with specs from manual and this problem will not exist.

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

False. The axle is designed with a shoulder. If you didn't pull the axle in, then that block would be lose. The adjuster has a hole the size of the axle, not the threads

@marcusbarnes5929

2 жыл бұрын

@MotoRich i have the 2011 gsxr 1000, and when i torque Axel nut to spec there is only a couple of threads visible of the axle protruding through past the nut . My Axel blocks do not have an impression on the inside surface from the Axel on the back the edges of the hole. Mine are flat and square. I was just going by visual that on your bike the nut looked to have been over tightened as many threads are visable and using an impact gun. If it's your bike try a new Axel block and the centering issue should be solved. Suzuki actually had a recall on Axel blocks back in around 2012 as the aluminium used was too soft and could cause alignment issues. I got the replacement Axel blocks free from suzuki under the global recall.

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

@Marcus Barnes I made another video because you are not the first to suggest that it's from over torquing the axle. It's not, I just see it physically move because my impact tightens it so quickly. The sloping on those blocks (not my bike) were from the chain being too tight. The sprocket was previously destroyed by the chain being over Tightened and the block was being pulled way too tight. I actually had to used a rubber mallet to get the axle out originally from it being so tight, which is what inspired me to make the video

@tigrisphotosynthesis9796

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorich my l5 gsxr 1000 does not pull into the block like that, that is from over tightnening.use a torque wrench, i can provide pictures if needed, you should also be using a screwdriver or peice of wood jammed in the rear sprocket while tightening so you dont end up with the extra slack. these bikes are fast. maintain it proper

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

@@tigrisphotosynthesis9796 if it has a shoulder then it moves.

This effect happened with every bike I owned, I think it's true for all bikes

SHOULD YOU ADJUST THE CHAIN WITH THE BIKES WEIGHT ON THE REAR TIRE, OR JACKED UP AND HANGING?

@motorich

Күн бұрын

Under its own weight

A wydawało się proste. Teraz już tak.

its same on yamaha mt10 2020. I adjusted it to spec 20-30mm and when tighten the axlebolt it tension it to 10mm wtf so i need to adjust it to 30mm and then tighten the bolt and it goes to 20mm

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't had the pleasure of working on those just yet

I flipped my axel around so it was pushing into the adjuster block instead of pulling away from it

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

I thought about saying something like that. But I just wanted people aware that this happens so that they can compensate for it

@noah7369

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorich good call on that as well. I’m sure some wouldn’t be comfortable pulling that apart if they are new to bikes. Either way, good video man!

Don't trust your alignment notches..get an alignment tool..it's well worth it

Half way through the vid I realised why my gsxr doesn't have this problem, because I put my nut on the exhaust side. I think I did that because the bike was always lifting when I tried to undo the nut.

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

That is one of the fixes. I have made a follow up video on it

Hey man how much force do you use when you pull the chain up and down? thanks

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

Just take the slack out of the chain. You shouldn't be trying to break the chain or anything. But the bike in neutral and pull up to get the slack out as much as you can.

@happypanda8320

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorich gotcha thank you

@TrulyUniqueOne

Жыл бұрын

Pull it with pliers till it breaks

what does the manual say? having it on stands like in the beginning of the video (I paused at 2 minutes now), or on the sidestand? It affects the play of the chain like half an inch easily

@rayhai6781

Жыл бұрын

GSF1200 (Bandit) has the same swingbar, it tightens the chain by tightening the axle like on the GSXR models too ;)

@motorich

Жыл бұрын

The kickstand does not take the weight of the bike off the tire. It effects nothing. Much less a half inch.

@rayhai6781

Жыл бұрын

@@motorich I measured it on my GSF (should be the same weight as the GSXR), it's 16mm higher, as with the stands.

@motorich

Жыл бұрын

I think I miss understood. I thought you said that it being on the kickstand effects it.

Also check the slack with your weight on it right ?

@motorich

Жыл бұрын

No. Your weight is irrelevant. The slack I'd for swing arm movement

Is the 1 inch adjustment for all sport bike or its only for the suzuki gsxr

@motorich

Жыл бұрын

The majority of sport bikes are in the 1 in range. Depends a little on the year R1. But like the S1000RR, has a 2 in chain slack adjustment

@eduardoramosaguirre6929

Жыл бұрын

@@motorich yea mine is 30mm thanks for the info

Probably adjusted when it was on the ground? Don't you want to check the tension with the suspension loaded?

@motorich

3 жыл бұрын

I have never seen a manual that explains adjusting with a rider. You adjust as the bike sits.

@maselbac

3 жыл бұрын

The bike is on a paddock stand so it is loaded. If the bike was suspended via the swingarm pivot the suspension wouldn't be loaded... Another little trick. I always adjust the chain with the bike on the ground but before I tighten the axle nut I place an extension bar (socket set) between the rear sprocket and chain. Roll the bike forward a little to make the chain tight (take up the slack) then tighten the nut.

My ninja zx6r j1p does this Adjusting my chain is a frikin nightmare 🤦🏻‍♂️

what about the other side?

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

It's not tapered. So as long as the blocks are even on the marks it will be perfect

For those who say the bike needs to be on the sidestand... This guy has the bike on a paddock stand so the rear suspension is loaded just like it would be on the sidestand. Common sense really

this had me baffled. its my first gsxr

Just reverse the axel nut and all problems are solved. I have no idea why they put it from the left side of the bike ....

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, I made another video trying to explain this. But I didn't post it. I am just going to wait until I get another GSXR in and do another video

too tight will also ruin your output shaft bearing

@motorich

Жыл бұрын

Very true. Also put pressure and can damage the transmission

U didn’t show how to tighten the chain u just told the specs

I wouldn't let you work on my bike. You keep tightening and loosening that nut your going to strip it!

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

Well.. you adjust your chain ever 400-500 miles. You have to loosen and tighten that nut reguardless of who does it. So... I can tell that somebody needs to work on their maintenance intervals. And I am not worried about stripping a bolt. I use the correct tools.

Don’t ever use this to tighten. Did you guys not see the aluminum dust that sprayed when he used impact. 🤦🏾‍♂️

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha.. aluminum dust from what? Please explain. Because it is definitely a steel washer and a steel nut. Nothing spinning is contacting aluminum. Maybe you shouldn't try and belittle people and start paying attention to evidence first

Note to everybody that's not savvy with motorbikes. Never tighten your chain when it's on a paddock stand......

@motorich

Ай бұрын

Please explain your knowledge as this is incorrect

Good 💩👍

DO NOT USE A IMPACT TO PUT NUT BACK ON. YOU CAN SEE SHARDS OF ALUMINUM FLYING OFF AT 4:53 OR EVERY TIME HE RETIGHTENS SHARDS OF ALUMINUM GO FLYING. DO NOT USE AN IMPACT. EVERYTHING ELSE HE SAID IS CORRECT.

@motorich

Жыл бұрын

It's not aluminum. There is nothing back there other than the swingarm that is aluminum. The axle is steel. The nut is steel and so is the washer. It is not aluminum or steel flakes.my tool sit together and my grinder does spit debre everywhere. I will do another video to prove the point if needed

am i the only one who noticed the shards of aluminum flying off the nut? impact is a hell no

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha. Yea, you can really see how much it's chewed up in the close up. Oh wait, you can't. Hmmm... I think I will have another video coming soon

kind of cringe for torquing so much lol... remove, tighten, remove, tighten... I guess not your bike anymways lol

@motorich

2 жыл бұрын

The bike is made to be adjusted repeatedly. No damage is done by using as intended. I treat all bikes as if my wife would be riding it. Thanks

I think it should be required that people have a license to do KZread tutorials. Especially when it comes to vehicles that can kill you if it's done improperly. You never even touched on the long screw. What is that long screw there. Is it of any significance. It looks like it may be some type of an adjuster. But gee you never mentioned it. So I wouldn't know. I wasn't the one that decided to do a video tutorial on a GSXR chain adjustment.

@motorich

3 жыл бұрын

I think it should be a requirement that people have educations to make KZread comments. Especially when they have zero clue what they are trying to say. I never did touch the screw.. because this was NOT a chain adjustment tutorial. It was an awareness video for those that already know how to adjust their chain but may not realize that the GSXR adjustment changes when you tighten the axle. Maybe you shouldn't be so judgemental. I never 1 time stated that I would be showing anybody how to adjust a chain. Thanks for watching though.