Is it bad to have your chain tight?
Too tight is as bad as too loose, but it’ll only take minutes to get it right. You should check and adjust your chain every 500 miles (805 km), and more often for a dirt bike. It’s also a great time to look for kinks or rust, and to give your chain a quick cleaning and lubrication, too.
How do you clean a grom chain?
Make sure to clean every weekend before riding, spray WD 40 wipe down than your favorite chain wax. Do the major brush and clean at lease once a month and the maintenance clean and chain wax once a week or week end.
How can I tell if my chain is too tight?
Well, there are a few tell-tale signs that your chain tension isn’t set correctly, such as:
- A ‘wurring’ sound as you accelerate.
- Knocking between gear changes.
- The chain looking under strain when you sit on the bike.
How do you adjust the tension on a chainsaw?
Both versions are adjusted the same way. To adjust the chainsaw chain tension, loosen the bar nuts first. Loosening the bar nuts will accomplish two things. First, it allows the bar to move forward as you adjust the tensioning screw which tightens the chain. Second, it allows the bar to move up and down.
What’s the difference between tightening and loosening a chain?
Take your orientation from the flat of the bolt head, clockwise is ‘tightening’, anti-clockwise is ‘loosening’. Because you’re pushing the axle position however, tightening will move your adjustment bolt in, providing less tension and more slack, loosening the bolt will push the axle backwards, reducing slack.
What’s the best way to Lube a chain?
It’s a good idea to check with your Owner’s Manual to find out what out what the slack should be as it’ll vary from bike to bike, especially between double sided and single-sided swingarms. If it’s within spec and you’ve cleaned the chain, you can just give it a good lube with a quality chain lube or wax and you’re done.
Which is the best way to tighten a chain on a bike?
The easiest method is counting the flat side of the bolt head, so both sides are equal. You also need to turn the bolts the same direction, which can be confusing as you’re on different sides of the bike! Take your orientation from the flat of the bolt head, clockwise is ‘tightening’, anti-clockwise is ‘loosening’.
What’s the best way to adjust chain tension?
While pulling up on the tip of the bar, adjust the chain so it doesn’t sag and it holds itself to the bottom of the bar. I like to pull on the chain for a reference. It should “give” about a 1/4 inch from the bar without much effort. Finally, while still holding up on the tip of the bar, tighten the bar nuts.
Why do I need to tighten My Chain on my Chainsaw?
Because without proper chain tension, your chainsaw will perform sub optimally, and it can even result in premature wear of certain components like the chain, guide bar, sprocket, clutch, crankshaft, etc. Unfortunately, there are no formulas or concrete rules on how you should tighten your chainsaw chain.
How can I check the tension on my Chainsaw?
To check the proper chain tension, after you’ve tightened the bar cover nuts just pull up on the chain and see how much it gives. It just takes a little practice but once you find the right amount of tension, adjusting the chainsaw chain tension is really easy.
How do you adjust the chain tension on a go kart?
Loosen the engine mounting bolts (under the motor mounting plate) and slide the engine to adjust the chain tension. Allow between 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch flex for proper adjustment. Be sure the clutch sprocket and the main drive sprocket are properly aligned. Tighten the four engine mounting bolts securely after you reach the desired chain tension.