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Tightening chain 16 Jun 2006 09:31 #54911

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My chain seems to have become loose. Wants to jump teeth on the sprocket when taking off in first. I'm at work... anything I can do for a quick tightening job for the ride home...

I have a 79 kz 1000 if that helps.

Huck

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Tightening chain 16 Jun 2006 09:57 #54920

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Nothing 'quick fix'. Get out your tool kit...all you need is one wrench...loosen the lock nuts, screw in the endbolts to lengthen your wheel base (= tighter chain) keeping in mind both sides must be equal in length and re-tighten the lock nuts. Voila!:)
Michael
Alvin, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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Tightening chain 16 Jun 2006 09:59 #54921

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don't you need to also loosen the large axel nut and the rear brake stay? I think I remember doing that when i had my 550.

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Tightening chain 16 Jun 2006 10:24 #54926

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Thanks a lot... I do maintenance at work so hey.. my tool bag is here...

Much appreciative

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Tightening chain 16 Jun 2006 12:07 #54961

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definately loosen the axle nut.dont forget to put cotter pin in whe you tighten it back up.;)

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Tightening chain 16 Jun 2006 14:15 #54994

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already tightened... however looks like won't be able to tighten again.. maybe time for a new chain. thanks for all the help... pics of my work in progress coming soon...

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Tightening chain 16 Jun 2006 15:14 #54996

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Sounds like it's time for new sprockets as well :D
KD9JUR

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