Thanks for the video you give very clear instructions. I’m new to the DR and have watched a lot of videos and I have one question, does every Aussie in Australia have a DR650?!😄
thanks for the video bought my 350 with the dude half done replacing the sproket and when i put it back together i put my chain tensioners all out of wack very very helpful
Thank you for your video. I just got a dr650 and it's good to have some reassurance in what I'm doing. It is completely different than the kawasaki versus I owned before.
Hey bud nice video I noticed on my chain every second roller has I light brown colour that’s not rust, I regularly clean,lube and adjust it to the correct tension Do you have any ideas on what would be causing it?
That dose sound weird If you send me a pic Id gladly take a look Send it to our face book group The link is below You will have to join first then you can post facebook.com/groups/764667190708799/?ref=share
Sounds like your inner chain has started rusting, sometimes you'll end up with brown-red dust on the chain. Once the orings have been compromised water can get it and it rusts from the inside out. Even well maintained, at some points the orings usually will start failing.
Thanks Steve I Appreciate the heads up Looks like I have some homework to do . Have you had a chance to look at the latest video just a quick squirt ? Id love to get some feed back on that if you could Cheers
sure it happens as all chains stretche over time depending on the actual wear and your financial position you have three options . 1: leave it as is until it needs tightening again. It will likely have worn more and be closer to a replacement. 2: if you want some adjustment available and money is an issue you can simply take out a link in the chain and that will bring your adjustment back to the beginning. even if you buy a new chain you will have to cut links out for it to fit so maybe just trim the old one until it is completely worn. { back in my much much younger days many a front and back cog looked like shark fins all burred over and chain slipping before i did anything about it lol not recommended } for a safe and reliable bike find your happy medium 3: buy a new chain , and I always buy new sprockets front and back when I do so the nice fresh parts wear evenly over time otherwise the worn sprocket will wear your chain faster, plus you don't want to be pulling off the back wheel again to replace the sprocket out of sync. I hope opinion helps thanks for watching and don't forget to Get out side and play !
That chain is way too tight. You need to take the measurement when it is parked on the side stand, not with the swingarm hanging down with the bike in the air. As the swing arm moves up the chain get tighter.
@@DirtRidersTV it helped me a lot today. I just got a new DR650 and used your video to learn how to adjust the chain. Also used your trick with the screwdriver to tighten the wheel. Thanks again friend!
@@swexplorer your welcome Just be sure to tighten it when the bike is not on the jack or stand Congrates on the new bike You might also like the tool box upgrage Watch "DR 650 Tool box upgrade duel exhaust" on TH-cam th-cam.com/video/VeOwHzCq6-g/w-d-xo.html
I thought the chain tightened when the rear was loaded. If you set it with unloaded rear then it's going to be overtight under load. I cringe to think you went for a ride with the chain being your suspension stopper and a massive load on the front sprocket shaft.
Mondo is right. The manual states to put the motorcycle on the side stand for accurate adjustment. (Though, the way/order that the process is written, it is not 100% clear). The chain definitely gets tighter under some load
I have referred to your video several times now, really appreciate that you made it!
your welcome
Thanks for the video you give very clear instructions. I’m new to the DR and have watched a lot of videos and I have one question, does every Aussie in Australia have a DR650?!😄
Same in NZ cobba. Classic rural farm bike..
4:21 "One tightened and chained lube!" Couldn't have said it better myself!
thanks for the video bought my 350 with the dude half done replacing the sproket and when i put it back together i put my chain tensioners all out of wack very very helpful
Thank you for your video. I just got a dr650 and it's good to have some reassurance in what I'm doing. It is completely different than the kawasaki versus I owned before.
Thanks for the video
I liked the screw driver trick very useful
this was just the trick for my drz400, cheers pal
your welcome
"...the Gentle Persuader..." LMAO! Also: DOES the manual say to measure with weight on it (on its stand?)
Thanks.
Yes you are right
On the stand
Id just bought a lift and got carried away
Thanks for this Video! I like your tires! Which tire typ are these? Would you recommend?
Best wishes from Germany!
Hey bud nice video
I noticed on my chain every second roller has I light brown colour that’s not rust, I regularly clean,lube and adjust it to the correct tension
Do you have any ideas on what would be causing it?
That dose sound weird
If you send me a pic Id gladly take a look
Send it to our face book group
The link is below
You will have to join first then you can post
facebook.com/groups/764667190708799/?ref=share
Sounds like your inner chain has started rusting, sometimes you'll end up with brown-red dust on the chain. Once the orings have been compromised water can get it and it rusts from the inside out. Even well maintained, at some points the orings usually will start failing.
The chain slack should be checked with the bike on the side stand, not on a jack, owner's manual page 6-24 on the top.
Cheers victor
You are right
It was one of my first videos
I Need to update it
@@DirtRidersTV it's a good one mate
Im in Home Depot right now. Can anybody tell me if that is a 1” nut on the rear axel?
24mm or 15/16
Why does my left side adjuster move when I tighten up axle nut
Hi
If you read the manual carefully i think you will find the measurement has to be made eith the bike on its side stand.
Thanks Steve
I Appreciate the heads up
Looks like I have some homework to do .
Have you had a chance to look at the latest video just a quick squirt ?
Id love to get some feed back on that if you could
Cheers
@@DirtRidersTV Hey - appreciate the screw driver trick. My chain is loose and will be giving this a go today!
@@BearNotBare glade it was of help
Be sure to check tension while bike is on stand not on the lift
Can you do this with the rear wheel on the ground?
Yes that is how it is the manual says to do it .
I will be makeing a new video when i next adjust it 👍
You should have your bike on the side stand for an accurate read.
your right bud
thats on the thumb nail but
i need to do another video
I've got a 98 I had to set it to 4 on the chain adjuster wheel to get it right enough. Does that make sense?
sure it happens as all chains stretche over time depending on the actual wear and your financial position you have three options .
1: leave it as is until it needs tightening again. It will likely have worn more and be closer to a replacement.
2: if you want some adjustment available and money is an issue you can simply take out a link in the chain and that will bring your adjustment back to the beginning.
even if you buy a new chain you will have to cut links out for it to fit so maybe just trim the old one until it is completely worn.
{ back in my much much younger days many a front and back cog looked like shark fins all burred over and chain slipping before i did anything about it lol not recommended } for a safe and reliable bike find your happy medium
3: buy a new chain , and I always buy new sprockets front and back when I do so the nice fresh parts wear evenly over time
otherwise the worn sprocket will wear your chain faster,
plus you don't want to be pulling off the back wheel again to replace the sprocket out of sync.
I hope opinion helps
thanks for watching and don't forget to
Get out side and play !
My manual says to do this on the side stand. That chain looks tight to me
You are right tim
I got a bit carried away with my new lift
Try to add some text to the video to clarify your correct and most helpful point .
Thanks
That chain is way too tight. You need to take the measurement when it is parked on the side stand, not with the swingarm hanging down with the bike in the air. As the swing arm moves up the chain get tighter.
"A tight nut's a tight nut"
Thanks mate!
You also have to remove the lower roller it seems. How else can you get a free line from sprocket to sprocket?
Wut
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chain looks almost to tight. and i mean that in a friendly manner
You did 2+3 on the left and 2+2 on the right.
I think its time to remake this video
Lol
It was one of my first
@@DirtRidersTV it helped me a lot today. I just got a new DR650 and used your video to learn how to adjust the chain. Also used your trick with the screwdriver to tighten the wheel. Thanks again friend!
@@swexplorer your welcome
Just be sure to tighten it when the bike is not on the jack or stand
Congrates on the new bike
You might also like the tool box upgrage
Watch "DR 650 Tool box upgrade duel exhaust" on TH-cam
th-cam.com/video/VeOwHzCq6-g/w-d-xo.html
I thought the chain tightened when the rear was loaded. If you set it with unloaded rear then it's going to be overtight under load. I cringe to think you went for a ride with the chain being your suspension stopper and a massive load on the front sprocket shaft.
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Mondo is right. The manual states to put the motorcycle on the side stand for accurate adjustment. (Though, the way/order that the process is written, it is not 100% clear). The chain definitely gets tighter under some load
Thanks
Cheers mate
Your welcome
Tight Tight to Tight broke. That's my motto.
Thanks dirty
"a tight nut is a tight nut" lol
👍Thats true