Thank you for your video. I just got a dr650 and it's good to have some reassurance in what I'm doing. It is completely different than the kawasaki versus I owned before.

I have referred to your video several times now, really appreciate that you made it!

@DirtRidersTV

Жыл бұрын

your welcome

4:21 "One tightened and chained lube!" Couldn't have said it better myself!

Thanks for the video I liked the screw driver trick very useful

this was just the trick for my drz400, cheers pal

@DirtRidersTV

Жыл бұрын

your welcome

thanks for the video bought my 350 with the dude half done replacing the sproket and when i put it back together i put my chain tensioners all out of wack very very helpful

Thanks for the video you give very clear instructions. I’m new to the DR and have watched a lot of videos and I have one question, does every Aussie in Australia have a DR650?!😄

@anubis4496

Жыл бұрын

Same in NZ cobba. Classic rural farm bike..

The chain slack should be checked with the bike on the side stand, not on a jack, owner's manual page 6-24 on the top.

@DirtRidersTV

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers victor You are right It was one of my first videos I Need to update it

@MrVgraaf

3 жыл бұрын

@@DirtRidersTV it's a good one mate

Thanks for this Video! I like your tires! Which tire typ are these? Would you recommend? Best wishes from Germany!

"...the Gentle Persuader..." LMAO! Also: DOES the manual say to measure with weight on it (on its stand?) Thanks.

@DirtRidersTV

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you are right On the stand Id just bought a lift and got carried away

That chain is way too tight. You need to take the measurement when it is parked on the side stand, not with the swingarm hanging down with the bike in the air. As the swing arm moves up the chain get tighter.

Hey bud nice video I noticed on my chain every second roller has I light brown colour that’s not rust, I regularly clean,lube and adjust it to the correct tension Do you have any ideas on what would be causing it?

@DirtRidersTV

3 жыл бұрын

That dose sound weird If you send me a pic Id gladly take a look Send it to our face book group The link is below You will have to join first then you can post facebook.com/groups/764667190708799/?ref=share

@Speedytrip

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your inner chain has started rusting, sometimes you'll end up with brown-red dust on the chain. Once the orings have been compromised water can get it and it rusts from the inside out. Even well maintained, at some points the orings usually will start failing.

Thanks mate!

You should have your bike on the side stand for an accurate read.

@DirtRidersTV

Жыл бұрын

your right bud thats on the thumb nail but i need to do another video

Im in Home Depot right now. Can anybody tell me if that is a 1” nut on the rear axel?

@homelessmillionaire9702

2 ай бұрын

24mm or 15/16

Why does my left side adjuster move when I tighten up axle nut

Hi If you read the manual carefully i think you will find the measurement has to be made eith the bike on its side stand.

@DirtRidersTV

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve I Appreciate the heads up Looks like I have some homework to do . Have you had a chance to look at the latest video just a quick squirt ? Id love to get some feed back on that if you could Cheers

@BearNotBare

4 жыл бұрын

@@DirtRidersTV Hey - appreciate the screw driver trick. My chain is loose and will be giving this a go today!

@DirtRidersTV

4 жыл бұрын

@@BearNotBare glade it was of help Be sure to check tension while bike is on stand not on the lift

"A tight nut's a tight nut"

Can you do this with the rear wheel on the ground?

@DirtRidersTV

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that is how it is the manual says to do it . I will be makeing a new video when i next adjust it 👍

chain looks almost to tight. and i mean that in a friendly manner

My manual says to do this on the side stand. That chain looks tight to me

@DirtRidersTV

4 жыл бұрын

You are right tim I got a bit carried away with my new lift Try to add some text to the video to clarify your correct and most helpful point . Thanks

Cheers mate

@DirtRidersTV

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

👍👍👍

Thanks

Thanks dirty

I've got a 98 I had to set it to 4 on the chain adjuster wheel to get it right enough. Does that make sense?

@DirtRidersTV

4 жыл бұрын

sure it happens as all chains stretche over time depending on the actual wear and your financial position you have three options . 1: leave it as is until it needs tightening again. It will likely have worn more and be closer to a replacement. 2: if you want some adjustment available and money is an issue you can simply take out a link in the chain and that will bring your adjustment back to the beginning. even if you buy a new chain you will have to cut links out for it to fit so maybe just trim the old one until it is completely worn. { back in my much much younger days many a front and back cog looked like shark fins all burred over and chain slipping before i did anything about it lol not recommended } for a safe and reliable bike find your happy medium 3: buy a new chain , and I always buy new sprockets front and back when I do so the nice fresh parts wear evenly over time otherwise the worn sprocket will wear your chain faster, plus you don't want to be pulling off the back wheel again to replace the sprocket out of sync. I hope opinion helps thanks for watching and don't forget to Get out side and play !

You did 2+3 on the left and 2+2 on the right.

@DirtRidersTV

3 жыл бұрын

I think its time to remake this video Lol It was one of my first

@swexplorer

3 жыл бұрын

@@DirtRidersTV it helped me a lot today. I just got a new DR650 and used your video to learn how to adjust the chain. Also used your trick with the screwdriver to tighten the wheel. Thanks again friend!

@DirtRidersTV

3 жыл бұрын

@@swexplorer your welcome Just be sure to tighten it when the bike is not on the jack or stand Congrates on the new bike You might also like the tool box upgrage Watch "DR 650 Tool box upgrade duel exhaust" on KZread kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJmD2aqzc9ScXco.html

Tight Tight to Tight broke. That's my motto.

I thought the chain tightened when the rear was loaded. If you set it with unloaded rear then it's going to be overtight under load. I cringe to think you went for a ride with the chain being your suspension stopper and a massive load on the front sprocket shaft.

@DirtRidersTV

3 жыл бұрын

👍

@JumpingWatermelons

2 жыл бұрын

Mondo is right. The manual states to put the motorcycle on the side stand for accurate adjustment. (Though, the way/order that the process is written, it is not 100% clear). The chain definitely gets tighter under some load

You also have to remove the lower roller it seems. How else can you get a free line from sprocket to sprocket?

@aBoatFullOfSeamen

Жыл бұрын

Wut

"a tight nut is a tight nut" lol

@DirtRidersTV

3 жыл бұрын

👍Thats true