joel787
Zone Head
Posts: 590
|
posted September 26, 2012 06:40 PM
chain alignment
I just put on an evil arm... how do i check for proper chain aligment ?
____________
http://www.proe-pr.com/cnc.html
  
|
smokinZX14
Needs a life
Posts: 10197
|
posted September 26, 2012 07:19 PM
Dial calipers and a motion pro chain aligment tool .. I use both just to make sure i have it right on the money ..
____________
Smokin Performance Cycles..
Tampa Bay , FL .. Brocks Performance Dealer ..
Gen 2 ZX14R Best ET 8.43 , Best MPH 164.95
|
oldkawboy
Needs a job
Posts: 2125
|
posted September 26, 2012 07:37 PM
I've got the Muzzy tool, it's pricey but nice & quick.
Dan
|
shiphteey
Needs a job
Posts: 2529
|
posted September 27, 2012 02:18 AM
Measure from center of swingarm pivot to center of rear axle. Compare length on the left side of the bike vs right. Adjust as needed. The act of torquing the axle sometimes has it changing a little so compare the numbers AFTER you've torqued the axle down.
Sometimes the exhaust or other things are in the way but it can be done with patience.
A.
____________
Gemini Motorcycles
Topping out everything from Ninja 250s to nitrous ZX-14s.
|
Seno
Pro
BANNED FOR LIFE!
Posts: 1230
|
posted September 27, 2012 04:06 AM
Can Smokin & Oldkawiboy please post pics of the chain tools you guys use? I am anal when adjusting the chain and my back has been wacky lately.... Anything to make it easier would be appreciated.
____________
2012 Black 14R -> Completely done!
|
joel787
Zone Head
Posts: 590
|
posted September 27, 2012 06:33 AM
That muzzy it is pricey..lol...thanks for the replies, normaly i use the caliper but want to doulble check proper fitment of the arm to hopefully not mess anything up... I think ill stick with the motion pro, any difference with muzzy's?
http://www.muzzys.com/catalog/tools.htmlt
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0048
____________
http://www.proe-pr.com/cnc.html
|
joel787
Zone Head
Posts: 590
|
posted September 27, 2012 06:38 AM
quote:
Measure from center of swingarm pivot to center of rear axle. Compare length on the left side of the bike vs right. Adjust as needed. The act of torquing the axle sometimes has it changing a little so compare the numbers AFTER you've torqued the axle down.
Sometimes the exhaust or other things are in the way but it can be done with patience.
A.
Im trying to make sure the arm is centered correctly and the 2 sprockets are aligned, since the arm came with only one spacer and i used the factory one for the other side, just want to know (for peace of mind) that everything is where is supposed to be...thanks
____________
http://www.proe-pr.com/cnc.html
|
WARBIRD
Needs a job
Posts: 2739
|
posted September 27, 2012 08:44 AM
 Edited By: WARBIRD on 27 Sep 2012 16:45
http://www.muzzys.com/catalog/tools.html
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0048
____________
I'd Rather Be Roadracing.
|
Quarter Pounder
Pro
with Cheese
Posts: 1069
|
posted September 27, 2012 11:28 AM
put it on the rear stand, spin the wheel. Get behind the bike, kneel down and look directly down the chain as it comes off the rear sprocket. It should be nice and straight...if alignment is off, it will veer off to one side or the other...adjust if needed. No tools needed.
____________
SWB 2008 ZX-14
9.19 @ 151
5.98 @ 123
1.53 60'
|
toledoUPSguy
Expert Class
An old guy with a new toy
Posts: 320
|
posted September 27, 2012 12:46 PM
this is going to be an issue for me too since I just got a Mac arm.
____________
The man on top of the mountain didn't fall there.
2014 ZX14r in nuclear sunset orange and black
|
|
|
HOME
NEW TOPIC