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Old 04-24-2016, 09:43 PM   #54
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Today's project was eliminating some vibration at 7000-9000 RPM via a chain adjustment (3rd one) at 1800 miles. I used a Chain Monkey tool and Motion Pro alignment tool which made the job a breeze while giving the chain a quick clean with WD-40 as a cleaner and Chain Wax to lubricate.

http://www.gizmag.com/chain-monkey-review/42441/

http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-.../dp/B000GTVOJQ

The stock chain seems like it's not going to last long with the amount of slack that happened in the last 800 miles. The 13T sprocket only has about 1300 miles on it but also show's much more wear than I expected. I'll probably keep some spare sprockets in the garage.

Of note was the fact the the alignment marks on the swing-arm were very different on each side when using the sprocket/chain alignment tool from motion pro, which worked excellent.

I also found the right rear footpeg attempting to make an escape do to the pin having worked its way out. The little clip that holds the pin was missing.

After everything was adjusted no more vibration until over 8000 when some buzz occurs though redline.

Time to look at a higher quality chain!


 
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