How to adjust & lube your Street Twin chain the easy way......
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
A simple job, but if you've not done it before, heres a simple to follow guide..
Tools needed;
27mm socket or spanner
12mm spanner
13mm spanner
Torque Wrench
Chain Cleaner
Chain Lube
Rags and or Brush
Scissor Jack or Paddock Stand
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Thanks for this! Really useful. Would love to have a little series of these short maintenance video's.
Tony, you're a blessing (as always)! Excellent video, very useful and just what I needed. Triumph should be paying you for such quality explanatory videos.
@mancavemoto
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bo, if only!
You are the best Tony!
Thank you for the clear and concise demonstration... Cheers.
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful video tutorial. I own a 2017 Street Cup, and need to adjust my chain tension. This was perfect, thank you.
@mancavemoto
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
Really like your simplified explanation, thx!
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
No worries
Good vid. I had a centre stand put on when I bought my ST, best accessory I have, makes everything so much easier. Dan
@mancavemoto
7 жыл бұрын
Dan Lee Yep, a great addition for practicality
Really appreciate your videos, helps so much. Love from Seattle!
Thank you! I've been looking for a video on this subject for my T120.
Excellent video, i agree with a comment below which now your considered the street twin DIY man. Hope to see you one day do a valve inspection check, that would be interesting. Thumbs up!
Fantastic. So helpful!
Nice job Tony... Thanks for you time, again and again. Regards.
@mancavemoto
7 жыл бұрын
No problem, glad they are of use
Many thanks. All your ST video's are very helpful
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
No problem!
Thanks for this. I'm used to Yamahas, but the process is just about the same!
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
Simple and efficient, thank you !
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
No worries
Very informative Tony and clear👍
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers
I love to see your videos in random order, some parts of your bikes looks different!
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
ha!
Just followed your excellent instructions. Thanks so much
@mancavemoto
11 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
Good video as always, Tony. I guess you never expected to be the primary source for Street Twin info, but I think you're the only ST owner on KZread who puts out a lot of videos about it, so you're the Street Twin guy now B^)
@mancavemoto
7 жыл бұрын
neiljborja Oooops! No pressure then
Thorough, clear and direct Thanks!
@mancavemoto
Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Absolutely brilliant vid and help. Many thanks.
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
No Problem
Great video, same procedure for my 2020 T100. I figured that's what it was, but nice to confirm. Thanks for sharing.
@mancavemoto
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
Good tutorial for those that don't know how 👍🏻
@mancavemoto
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cotti
Very informative! Thanks!
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
No problem
Excellent details! Thank you
@mancavemoto
2 жыл бұрын
No problem
One useful tip, I always use tippex to mark one link of my chains so you know when you've covered the whole chain.😉
@mancavemoto
Жыл бұрын
Great tip!
Great vid as always
@mancavemoto
7 жыл бұрын
HeyThatGuy Thanks!
as always informative and clear, you might add that you should rotate the wheel and find the "tight spot" in the chain. all chains and sprockets are rather inconsistent and have a spot where there is the least slack. working from that point will insure you do not over tighten the chain.
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
DEeMON Yes, good point I had forgotten to record and mention that in the video. Thanks for commenting
Great video. Pretty sure modern chains have o-rings around each chain pin to help keep in the lubricant. Therefore, brake cleaner may be a bit harsh and potentially dry out the o-rings. Kerosene should work and is not as aggressive.
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brake cleaner shouldn't attack the o-rings (carb cleaner is a different story) and when you relube you are obviously keeping them in the condition they need to be. I don't use brake cleaner for every clean & Lube, i usually use a degreaser, but a going over with brake cleaner once and a while is good to give it a deep clean. Brake cleaner is largely Acetone which is a solvent similar to kerosene, so I think its a bit of a myth that one is worse than the other?
Thank you very useful
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
no problem
"With my dirtiest of rags." lmfao. Nice video man.
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
Surely everyone has a ‘sliding scale’ of rags from dirtiest to cleanest? 😉 Cheers
Thank you.
@mancavemoto
2 ай бұрын
No worries!
Olá, parabéns pelos vídeos, seria interessante postar um vídeo de troca da relação ( coroa, pinhão e corrente)
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
Olá e obrigado, eu não tenho mais a motocicleta, mas pode haver uma em breve para um novo projeto. Eu posso estar mudando as rodas dentadas naquele
Tony About to change my front sprocket and back sprocket with a new chain ,is there anyway you could do a video on changing the front sprocket, it looks a little in depth to me but I would have no problem if I seen you do it ,because you have all the specs torques appreciate it thanks!!
Thank you. 👍🏻🇸🇰
@mancavemoto
2 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
In the Haynes manual it says to tighten the axle nut first and then tighten the locknut after.
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
If you tighten the lock nuts first, you know there is no risk of the axle moving out of alignment when you tighten it
Thanks
@mancavemoto
Жыл бұрын
No problem
Thank you for this helpful video! I had a quick question - I see you are using flat scissor jack to hold the motorcycle up. The chassis frame sits slightly above the oil pan, so wondering if it's okay to rest the bike on the bottom of the pan while raising the bike.
@mancavemoto
Жыл бұрын
I have a bash plate on the bike, which the scissor jack sits on
Thanks for the video, but what about the other side, do we need to do the similar adjustment to be done on other side? Matching the dots? Or just one side is enough?
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, yes you need to match both sides to make sure the wheel is aligned. I mention this briefly at about the four minute mark. Thanks for the comment
Great job great video can you tell me the torque wrench you were using thanks.
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a Norbar TTi100, 20-100nm
Hey Tony, thanks again for another awesome, informative video. Side question, I do notice on this video, you have the motone passenger peg delete/blanking plates. Well, I ordered them for my street twin, but after removing the passenger peg, I realized the hex bolt that came with the Motone is rather short, and after removing the stock washer/rubber bung, it still doesn't quite reach. Did you ended up hitting the hardware store for a longer hex bolt? Or what did you ended up doing? Thanks in advance!
@mancavemoto
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Natt, yes I used a longer bolt. I had a couple in my stash.
Good
Hey Tony, thanks for this! Super useful video and now I will watch more! How often would you say to do a chain clean and lube. I've had my Street Twin 2017 for about 3 months now, and it's had its first service about 1.5 months ago. Today I noticed a bit of corrosion on the dots along the chain. I don't know what the technical term is. What do you think? :)
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
For me, I do it when it looks dry or crappy, quite often I’ll do it every wash...
Could you clarify how to soften the shocks if too stiff? On standard ones
@mancavemoto
2 жыл бұрын
The only option you really have is back the preload off. The best thing to do would be to visit a suspension specialist and have the spring rate matched to your weight and riding style
You could take a link out of that chain, or you could have done 6 years ago. Will make it a touch sharper in corners....
What is the tool number on your special suspension compression tool? I want one... Great video. I have watched several of your videos and I like they short and informative. Thank you.
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
I can't possibly divulge that number!
Do I need to put the bike on a lift to adjust the chain tension or can I adjust with the bike on the ground?
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
You don't HAVE to have the back wheel off the ground to adjust the chain, but its so much easier if you do. It takes all the tension out of the adjusters
How old is the chain and how much has it stretched since new? Will a new chain bring the rear axle up to the "first marking dot" when it's correctly adjusted? With that much slack, it might be easier to clean/lube the chain by taking it off the bike. Pop the master link on the back half of the driven gear and remove.
@waynestephenson4584
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Tony, informative vid,thankyou.Can you tell me how your scissor jack fits. Ive just bougbt one,(seally), and a little worried the sump and side stand are in the way. Can you lift on street twin sump? Thanks, new subscriber.
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
I place it under the bash guard where the mounting bolts are. Its not ideal but it works for a quick jack up
Great video and right on time :) just was about to ask you what products should I use for my T100! Cheers
@mancavemoto
7 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
Hey Tonny! Greetings from Texas and thank you for sharing your knowledge. I do have a question for you, spraying the lubricant with such wide range will make it inevitable to go over your rotor and pads, would this contaminate the pad surface, did you experience issues with your rear brakes? Thank you much again.
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
It’s actually quite a concentrated spray, the Wurth cans have a short tube on the nozzle so unlike standard ‘aerosol’ cans they shoot in Avery narrow range meaning you can get the lube exactly where you want it. So, no, no issues with contamination. Cheers
@sunnycoastqld6501
3 жыл бұрын
I've always used a piece of Cardboard (old Beer box) handheld behind where I'm spraying which helps to keep any overspray off the Brakes, Tyre and anywhere else it shouldn't go.
Excellent video. How do you like that Triumph Quilted Bench Seat?
@mancavemoto
10 ай бұрын
It's good
Thanks Tony. Anybody have a recommendation on tools to loosen and tighten the lock nuts without having to remove the muffler? I find that there is not enough clearance with my standard crescent wrench. Am I missing something? Thanks!
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I use small open ended spanners. The Vance & Hines pipes I have are shorter that the stock ones, so if you are running those there may be less room?
@c2camera
6 жыл бұрын
Looks like I just had some bulky tools. Thanks!
would you have to do the same on both sides or just the adjuster bolt side? the manual is confusing i think it mentioned having to losen the the lock nut on adjuster side but for the adjuster nut its both right and left? thanks for the help
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
There is an adjuster on both sides and they need to be set the same so that the wheel is straight
@preylist6419
4 жыл бұрын
@@mancavemoto so losen the lock nut on both sides, then adjust the adjuster nuts on both sides to line up with the indicator correct? then lock all the nuts back, thanks in advance man
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
@@preylist6419 Bingo
@preylist6419
4 жыл бұрын
@@mancavemoto thank u
Tony, on my street twin I get a ticking over noise like a metal hitting metal on deceleration and on acceleration and when I'm just cruising. Do you get this on yours? Just wondering if it's normal
@mancavemoto
7 жыл бұрын
There is a bit of a mechanical whine, but not what you've described. I'd get it off to the dealers for a check
@Clewes98
7 жыл бұрын
Views from the Man Cave okay cheers tony
Hey Tony, Remus has a set of pipes for the street twin that is a full, single piece that looks like it is a direct replacement for the stock system, including the cat. Any chance you might take a look at it?
@mancavemoto
7 жыл бұрын
comradealexie Sounds interesting, I'll take a look. I've also been nosing around the Termignoni 2into1 system
@comradealexie
7 жыл бұрын
I saw Termignoni's system, I wish it had come out on the other side of the bike. I understand having it on the right side is normal, but the Street twin has got the chain on the opposite side as normal.
Tony, what variety of torque wrench are you using?
@mancavemoto
2 жыл бұрын
Its a Norbar torque wrench www.norbar.com/
Hi, Would you do a video about how to do oil change on Triumph Street Twin, please?
@davidjones-vx9ju
5 жыл бұрын
drain oil into pan.... replace filter....replace drain plug.....put oil in
@larrynorsworthy8582
3 жыл бұрын
@@davidjones-vx9ju 😂
REally instructive video for me.... I really dig the chain guard, is-it one from another triumph model ? Cheers.
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Pierre, no thats just the stock Street Twin chain guard
@PeterGuitarSound
5 жыл бұрын
@@mancavemoto Woh really, it's way more beautifull that the one on the T120. I will try to fit one on mine.
Hello Tony this is Suvo from India just brought Street Twin 2017 edition. The roads back here have a lot of bumps and have adjusted rear preload to Max setting. I would like to know how to increase the overall ground clearance to at least 150mm
@mancavemoto
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Suvo, you could fit longer shocks to the rear for a start, the street scrambler and street cup have slightly longer rear shocks. The fox upgrade is worth doing and is available in the longer length. As far as the front goes there isn't many if any options. Fitting a sump guard would lose a little bit of clearance, but offers protection to the underside.
@suvosengupta9235
7 жыл бұрын
Views from the Man Cave Thanks Tony for the quick response! I am going for the fox upgrade for the rear shocks. Would like to know if ohlin's would work better? As for the front shocks I let them be stock as of now. I have however already installed the sump guard from showroom itself. Thanks once again!
Hello tony, peter here again ( I bought the seat from you ) I have a oxford wheel chock and rear paddock stand which are great , the rear stand works ok, but doesn't slide on quite as far as I would like on the brake side of things , but I think bobbins would work a bit better , I know its not quite the street twin look , but because of the exhausts I cant put the paddock stand further down which would avoid the cables etc , and of course if it rested on bobbins it would rest much nearer the end of the swinging arm , are bobbins easily fitted ? I have never put them on any of my bikes before . many thanks , peter
@mancavemoto
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, I see your problem, but yes Bobbins are a very simple fit. A couple of bolts and you're done
@petersexton2605
7 жыл бұрын
hello tony, ah ok, I wasn't sure , but I will give them a try , I see TEC do some for the old street twin, thanks for your help. peter.
just one suggestion, it would be better apply the lube to the internal side just to avoid staining the tire
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting with a good point. As you can see I try to give the chain a good coating from all sides possible. I keep the nozzle as close as I can to avoid over spray, and always wipe down any that occurs straight away.
This applies to the Speed twin as well I assume? Correct?
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed
Tony, thanks for this video. Just what I needed. Is it safe to say, the process is the same for a street scrambler ‘22? Thanks man!
@mancavemoto
10 ай бұрын
no problem and I believe so yes
@ArturoXI
10 ай бұрын
@@mancavemoto thanks! Last thing, do you have the torque settings for all that?
@mancavemoto
10 ай бұрын
Somewhere, I'll try and dig them out
@ArturoXI
10 ай бұрын
@@mancavemoto thanks! I’d appreciate it. I wanna tackle the job this week.
Hello Tony, Peter here ( i bought the nice seat from you for the street twin) good video as always, what make torque wrenches are you using ? presumably 2 different ones ? as it can be 5 nm or up to over 100 nm , peter
@mancavemoto
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, I use a Norbar TT wrench. My one goes from 20nm to 100nm (but in reality it'll go 10nm above and below that). Anything less than 20 and I'll use the old fashioned 'wrist tendon' visual gauge ;)
@petersexton2605
7 жыл бұрын
Hello Tony, ah thanks for that , also while i am on , what lifting platform do you have for the bike ? and are you happy with it
@mancavemoto
7 жыл бұрын
It's the Clarke CML3, and yep very happy, I think it's a cracking piece of kit.
@petersexton2605
7 жыл бұрын
thankyou for the info, and keep the films coming , very useful , all of them
nice ass 🤣🤣 great video...ive got a brand new triumph and have been nervous about how to tighten the chain...this makes it super simple...thank you for the extra bit about it getting tighter with weight on it, possibly causing overtightening
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! and no problem, glad it was useful
Hi, i have watched this video and wonder why you would spry lube on to the outside of the chain when its only the rollers that need to be lubed,seems to me that it makes unnecessary mess and a waste of lube ? Remembering that the rollers are sealed.Fort nine site on the subject makes perfect sense on the subject, just my opinion of course.Pete,Uk.
@mancavemoto
Жыл бұрын
I spray lube on all of the surfaces
Easy way, is there a hard way?
Why is it so important to get both sides the same and how would I know if one side was too far off? I drove my bike 12 miles and everything seems fine.
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
If both sides aren’t the same then the wheel will not be straight in the swingarm. You can gauge it by looking at the dots by the adjusters as highlighted in the video
@mcplutt
2 жыл бұрын
Try to walk in two different size shoes at the same time :-)
didnt see you adjust the other side
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
It’s the same process, so I didn’t feel the need to film it
Got some scratches on the tank because of the zipper on the pants or jacket =/
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
If they are light enough they should polish out....if not what about fitting a tank pad?
@joaodessainsaraiva5594
5 жыл бұрын
@@mancavemoto do you have a recomendation for a tank pad ?
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
The Triumph OEM one is good amzn.to/2Vukymi
Tires name ? :)
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
6:23 damn tony noice cheeks!
@mancavemoto
2 жыл бұрын
I’d been working out 😉