Why?

rjmorel · 02-18-2018, 01:26 AM

Can someone tell me why these Chinese bikes chain adjuster thingy is upside down with the engraved alignment lines facing down to the road? I tried flipping them the right side up but you can't because it's off centered. It's almost like someone welded the swing arm "arms" on upside down when putting it in the welding jig.

??????? rj

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david3921 · 02-18-2018, 10:17 AM

Just guessing....the axle rests on the arms and the indicators ride along. If it was the other way, the indicator takes the weight, gouging the arm during movement. They may get 'cocked' also.

It's strange that most CB's are based on Hondas but the box style swing arms are often found on Suzukis.

timcosby · 02-18-2018, 11:23 PM

have you tried swapping sides and turning them up?

timcosby · 02-18-2018, 11:31 PM

ok went and looked at mine it is in the same position as your. mine has an alignment hash mark at the top of the circle and on the swing arm theres lots of hash marks right above the circle with the mark. i suppose your saying the marks on the swing arm are on the bottom????

rjmorel · 02-19-2018, 12:16 AM

I'll look again tomorrow but I didn't see any circles or lines on top of swing arm. I'll post a close up pic of how mine are tomorrow, rj

rjmorel · 02-19-2018, 03:12 PM

Nothing on top or bottom for alignment marks, rj
http://www.chinariders.net/attachmen...1&d=1519066450

david3921 · 02-19-2018, 04:17 PM

I align the rear wheel by the chain. I have the Motion Pro tool. Before that, once I set the proper chain slack, I would measure the distance from the adjuster to the end of the arm on the chain side. Then I would set the other side the same.

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rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Why? Can someone tell me why these Chinese bikes chain adjuster thingy is upside down with the engraved alignment lines facing down to the road? I tried flipping them the right side up but you can't because it's off centered. It's almost like someone welded the swing arm "arms" on upside down when putting it in the welding jig. ??????? rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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02-18-2018, 10:17 AM	#2
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,030	Just guessing....the axle rests on the arms and the indicators ride along. If it was the other way, the indicator takes the weight, gouging the arm during movement. They may get 'cocked' also. It's strange that most CB's are based on Hondas but the box style swing arms are often found on Suzukis. __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1984 Honda Magna V65 2016 Rhino 250 2016 Tao Tao 125D
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02-18-2018, 11:23 PM	#3
timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	have you tried swapping sides and turning them up? __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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02-18-2018, 11:31 PM	#4
timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	ok went and looked at mine it is in the same position as your. mine has an alignment hash mark at the top of the circle and on the swing arm theres lots of hash marks right above the circle with the mark. i suppose your saying the marks on the swing arm are on the bottom???? __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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02-19-2018, 12:16 AM	#5
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	I'll look again tomorrow but I didn't see any circles or lines on top of swing arm. I'll post a close up pic of how mine are tomorrow, rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper Last edited by rjmorel; 02-19-2018 at 03:13 PM.
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02-19-2018, 03:12 PM	#6
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Nothing on top or bottom for alignment marks, rj http://www.chinariders.net/attachmen...1&d=1519066450 __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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02-19-2018, 04:17 PM	#7
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,030	I align the rear wheel by the chain. I have the Motion Pro tool. Before that, once I set the proper chain slack, I would measure the distance from the adjuster to the end of the arm on the chain side. Then I would set the other side the same. __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1984 Honda Magna V65 2016 Rhino 250 2016 Tao Tao 125D
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