Yamaha V-Star 250 Chain Adjustment
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
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Today, Jeb and Brian show you how to properly adjust and align your drive chain using a 2012 Yamaha V-Star 250 as our test subject!
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Boys should I try this or just let my guy do it? I bet I can get it close but I don’t wanna go sideways down here he road lol
Thanks for the video. I just followed my owners manual to adjust the slack, and I was looking for a visual confirmation that I did it right.
Thanks for checking us out and being considerate about our lack of filming expertise- was our first video. I'm glad the video was useful.
Unfortunately, on that motorcycle the slack in the chain changes pretty dramatically as the swingarm moves. The center of the front and back sprocket and the swingarm pivot do not come close to a straight line. The swingarm pivot is way too high. It leaves a lot of slack when the bike doesn't have weight on it but, I don't think there's a way out of adjusting the chain so it doesn't go too tight with the rear shocks compressed. Not a good design.
I noticed that when I went to adjust my dads.
book says 30-40 mm(1.40 inch) slack on an unloaded bike
@@ScoundrelThe187 Correct, but the bike should be sitting on the ground without some one on it.
I always double check chain slack with my weight on the bike. Occasionally you will find the chain under tension which is not good for bearings. Lots of cycles will lose at least some of that 3/4" free play when on the ground with the riders weight on them.
The video was a big help and I like the wrench trick! Thank you for sharing.
I also have this same bike and now I feel much more confident that I wont have any issues.
Thanks for the help. Having a hard time finding a front tire for this exact bike...can I use a 90/90-18 to replace an 80/90?
That should be fine
@@tappedoutcycles2757 Appreciate it !
My chain almost flew off, this guide helped me and my dad fix the slack, thanks!!
MC_JP DE Jens awesome! Glad it helped.
Hey TOC! Yeah my chain was so loose that it would hit the cover when I turn, looked up your guide and with its crystal clear information me and my dad fixed the chain issue. So glad that you made the video man, thanks again!
How do you align the rear wheel?
You may use a laser or pointer mounted to the rear sprocket to make sure the chain is tracking true.
What about the brake?
We generally tighten until there is drag on the wheel and then back it off 2 full turns. Ultimately, it to your discretion