95% of motorcycles with double sided swingarms use this exact mechanism for tensioning nowadays and it's useful for every single one if them. But you don't need to loosen up the tension of the chain on any bike I know, to remove the wheel.
this didnt work on mine same mechanism. difference is the orientation of the which side the blocks are on are reverse, so the block that goes on the spindle first is on the chain side
Before you tighten her up throw a rag between the chain and sprocket, wheel your rag into the sprocket, this will make sure your axle/pin is pulled right up to the tensioner 👍
You didn’t see anything cuz i didn’t use the torque wrench to loosen it. Watch the end, my ratchet and breaker bar are sitting on the ground 😂😂😂 you guys are fkin morons
Was a motorcycle tech for 5 years, I never did this. Just loosen and re-adjust them. Not that hard, takes a few seconds more to do the job right. Chains stretch over time, it’s a good way to ensure you’re keeping the wheel aligned and chain tensioned properly by simply making it a habit for each tire change. Not to mention you don’t have to put forward tension on the wheel before tightening the nut to ensure the axle is up against the tensioners. There’s a reason the service manuals tell you to do it this way. Honda/yamaha/kawasaki etc engineers know what they’re doing. I did it for every single customer, treated their bikes like I would my own. No point in risking someone’s life for 5 seconds saved. Not saying this method guarantees a failure, but it certainly increases the odds. I probably had 8 tire changes on average in a week, calculate that out for 5 years, if I could handle adjusting the tensioner for every one of those, I’m sure you’re fine doing it once every two to three years for the average rider
It is a good practice to re-adjust chain, so no point avoiding loosening tensioners. In fact it is easier to loosen those up. But yeah, you don't have to.
Guy isn't using a torque wrench to undo the nut, he's doing it just fine. Besides there are torque wrenches that work both ways. What I would add is to first insert the axle in the opposite side of the sprocket, so as the chain won't fight back while you try to center the wheel, spread the pads a bit with a flat blade screwdriver, grease the axle and threads/washer, and buttoning everything up, get a round pin between the chain and sprocket and turning the wheel so that it jams, that way the wheel sits good on the adjusters. Also piece of wood beneath the tire will make everything easier while trying to line everything up. Good vid 👍
It's also good after you tighten the rear wheel to add a little bit of preload to the adjusters to keep it from pushing forward if you have a high powered set up
Damn those two screw is holding all that tension they must be mighty strong i think they just do the same effect as a sword thats got a rattail tang on it
As long as chain slak is well maintained said is valid. Other wise both the sprockets are pulled togather and rear axle always pushed towards the chain adjuster hence a bit force is required....
I slip a small end wrench between the chain and sprocket and rotate the wheel backward to take the slack out of the chain and pull the axle forward keeping the plates tight against the adjusters before torqueing.
Great video as always. I don't want to be the tool police but I've got to tell you in case you are not aware (like I was). Never use a torque wrench to undo any bolt (assuming my eyes didn't buy out and it is actually a torque wrench). You might need to recalibrate the wrench if you do that enough. Again great video, keep them coming ❤️
Another thing I do when I change tires is stick a rag on the sprocket and rotate the wheel back so it jams the wheel up to the tensioner so it is tight then I tighten the acle
I think it is depend on the type of swingarm and rear wheel mechanism employed by manufacturer. Some bikes do have to loosen chain tensioner just because the mechanism.
That is why I only get bikes with single side swingers. Easy to remove and replace without the need for re-tensioning nor realignment. Plus, it’s a ton sexier than double swingers…
I put a screwdriver between the sprocket and chain, put a little turn on the wheel and then tighten the axle nut, this pulls the axle firmly and evenly against the adjusters. ✌🏻
@@frickscustomclassics8236 and also, that's not a torque wrench. He used a different wrench for loosening and tightening. He used torque wrench for tightening and ratchet (with a pipe extension) for loosening
Any advice on keeping the spacers in when reinstalling the rear wheel? I’m a bit too cheap to buy captive spacers at the moment if there’s a better technique with my oem ones.
We don't use torque wrench to loosen nuts. And first you get loose chain adjusters then remove wheel axle . And don't forget to protect you swing arm where chain will seat
Pro Tip... When you do this.... I suggest taking the wheel tensioners out and putting anti seize on the threads. If you leave them in there too long, when you go to install a new chain you will find they like to break off inside the swing arm.
Good tip... but u used a torque wrench to loosen the axle nut. Torque wrenches are not meant for loosening fasteners. They are only reversible for positioning the tool. Doing that will throw off the calibration and make it inaccurate. Which isn't bad if you actually check it once a year like you're supposed to...😊
Put a rag between the rear sprocket and chain, roll tire forward enough it's just pulling the wheel forward, make sure you keep everything tight and your chain isn't tighter than when you took it off..
If you look on the ground at the very end of the video, you will see a ratchet and a length of pipe. That was what he used to loosen the wheel nut. It looks like a torque wrench but it’s not. He does use an actual torque wrench to tighten it.
I'd rather push them back a little bit. I'd rather not risk damaging the threads on those. Would hate to ruin my gixxer like that. Plus it's probably been a while since I've tensioned the chain anyway do I'd have to do it no matter what.
Well only really riders know this, I known this since I was 4 and been riding,, my dad taught me everything about the bike if you ride you do your own work
The reason you should retension is because chain and sprockets don’t wear even and can have tight spots. If you remove your wheel it’s difficult to make sure it goes back in exactly the same place. So you should recheck your chain tension and if your doing that anyway you might just as well loosen them first to make your life easy.
My bike was purchased in 2014 brand new but the swing arm design is 60+ years old (it's a Royal Enfield), you just have to remove 2 bolts and away the tire goes. You can also do this by using the spark plug tool that came with it. While I was doing roadside repair of a flat tire, a motorcyclist in his brand new bike couldn't believe how and old design can make like easier that his modern bike 😂
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Damn this made me feel dumb for have to retension everytime I take the wheel off
Haha please tell me you are joking this should be common knowledge always know your ride
@@sw33tr1de4 well, almost everyone did it the first time they tried to remove the rear wheel. I did 😆
Same bruh
Its better to adjust and know its set them assume its good .
Why does this have so many likes 😂
Having a paddock stand really helps though too!
😂 how do you remove a wheel without one?
@@adobomoto When I first bought my bike I didn't know they even existed, but I found out real quick when the time came and I needed one.
You can simply use your centre stand on your motorcycle to do that.
@@ardwivedi16 I’d say most bikes do not have a center stand
@@adobomoto i scream baybehhhhhhhhhh at the reat wheel it comes off automatically
Being new to the motorcycle world, the information you give has helped me visualize the work I'll need to do. Thank you.
That's true for that specific motorcycle, they dont all use the same mechanism for tensioning.
95% of motorcycles with double sided swingarms use this exact mechanism for tensioning nowadays and it's useful for every single one if them. But you don't need to loosen up the tension of the chain on any bike I know, to remove the wheel.
@@janniksims5740 you need to wirk on some bikes from the 70s.
drive chains should never have tension, only slack..
this didnt work on mine same mechanism. difference is the orientation of the which side the blocks are on are reverse, so the block that goes on the spindle first is on the chain side
@@janniksims5740no they dont. more like 50% at best. mostly sport bikes use this and my gsxr 750 does not...
Before you tighten her up throw a rag between the chain and sprocket, wheel your rag into the sprocket, this will make sure your axle/pin is pulled right up to the tensioner 👍
Wowwwww! That’s an insane trick. Thanks! Literally never thought about that.
OMG i love this short mechanic series. straight to the point without crap
Only a real mechanic uses his torque wrench to loosen a nut. 😂
Lol I saw that too
You didn’t see anything cuz i didn’t use the torque wrench to loosen it. Watch the end, my ratchet and breaker bar are sitting on the ground 😂😂😂 you guys are fkin morons
Lmao easy mistake as old torque wrench’s do look like yr breaker bar.
I have one here.
@@adobomoto it’s was a breaker bar with a bar on it huh🤣🤣 some people man
@@BenJones-xr2ii lmfao, doesn’t even look the same. These morons on youtube
Easy peasy lemon squeezy, needed to get my wheel off to replace tire. Took like 2 mins. Thanks!
I have never owned a motorcycle and probably never will, I'm glad YT shorts has blessed me with this knowledge
Need more videos put out there like this one! Thank you!
Your content is always good!! Funny, informative, and always interesting.. Thank you
NO GIXXER JOKES?? YOU'RE FIRED...🤣🤣😆
I’m so glad I found your page, definitely gonna put your knowledge to use when I get my bike.
As someone who has never ridden a bike, I learnt a lot!
Was a motorcycle tech for 5 years, I never did this. Just loosen and re-adjust them. Not that hard, takes a few seconds more to do the job right. Chains stretch over time, it’s a good way to ensure you’re keeping the wheel aligned and chain tensioned properly by simply making it a habit for each tire change. Not to mention you don’t have to put forward tension on the wheel before tightening the nut to ensure the axle is up against the tensioners. There’s a reason the service manuals tell you to do it this way. Honda/yamaha/kawasaki etc engineers know what they’re doing. I did it for every single customer, treated their bikes like I would my own. No point in risking someone’s life for 5 seconds saved. Not saying this method guarantees a failure, but it certainly increases the odds. I probably had 8 tire changes on average in a week, calculate that out for 5 years, if I could handle adjusting the tensioner for every one of those, I’m sure you’re fine doing it once every two to three years for the average rider
Here’s some good advice, use a brass hammer to remove the axle, and grease it every time you put it back in.
First time I've ever seen it done like that and I like it!
Quickest how to video ive see this year🙌💪
Thank you. Saved me a lot of time
Nice. Since this technique also preserves wheel alignment, it makes the job almost as simple as if you have a single-sided swingarm.
Thanks. Useful information. (a ZX14 guy)
He said “ohh the trickiest part is putting this on” as if putting a tire on was tricky 😂
You make it so simple. Thank you
It is a good practice to re-adjust chain, so no point avoiding loosening tensioners. In fact it is easier to loosen those up. But yeah, you don't have to.
Damn thanks, as a new rider I'm trying to learn all I can & this one is definitely useful. 🖖
if y'all are thinking of buying a CFMOTO 450, it's such a good bike and sounds awesome. Maneuvers so well
Wow, this changes everything. Thankyou
Love your channel broski
Guy isn't using a torque wrench to undo the nut, he's doing it just fine. Besides there are torque wrenches that work both ways. What I would add is to first insert the axle in the opposite side of the sprocket, so as the chain won't fight back while you try to center the wheel, spread the pads a bit with a flat blade screwdriver, grease the axle and threads/washer, and buttoning everything up, get a round pin between the chain and sprocket and turning the wheel so that it jams, that way the wheel sits good on the adjusters. Also piece of wood beneath the tire will make everything easier while trying to line everything up. Good vid 👍
It's also good after you tighten the rear wheel to add a little bit of preload to the adjusters to keep it from pushing forward if you have a high powered set up
My dr650 uses a cam washer on the wheel pin for tensioning. Genius design
pro tip thanks homie -GIXXER RIDER
Damn those two screw is holding all that tension they must be mighty strong i think they just do the same effect as a sword thats got a rattail tang on it
this guy is the perfect father figure i need ,
As long as chain slak is well maintained said is valid. Other wise both the sprockets are pulled togather and rear axle always pushed towards the chain adjuster hence a bit force is required....
Yes with that kind of wheel clamping system.
This makes me realize why I always have a shaft drive.
Long live the shaft drive!!!
I slip a small end wrench between the chain and sprocket and rotate the wheel backward to take the slack out of the chain and pull the axle forward keeping the plates tight against the adjusters before torqueing.
A rag works well and no damage
Great video as always. I don't want to be the tool police but I've got to tell you in case you are not aware (like I was). Never use a torque wrench to undo any bolt (assuming my eyes didn't buy out and it is actually a torque wrench). You might need to recalibrate the wrench if you do that enough. Again great video, keep them coming ❤️
Two different wrenches. Look at the bottom of the screen
@@adobomoto You are absolutely correct. Have a nice day ☺️
Another thing I do when I change tires is stick a rag on the sprocket and rotate the wheel back so it jams the wheel up to the tensioner so it is tight then I tighten the acle
Solid content. Thank you
thank you for this tip dude
Good tips! Anyway don't use torque to undo nuts and bolts
Yeah I saw that and started having a panic attack
He used a cheater bar and a breaker bar to loosen the nut
I think it is depend on the type of swingarm and rear wheel mechanism employed by manufacturer. Some bikes do have to loosen chain tensioner just because the mechanism.
Rc36 for the win
That is why I only get bikes with single side swingers. Easy to remove and replace without the need for re-tensioning nor realignment. Plus, it’s a ton sexier than double swingers…
Aint nobody got time to set up chain slack again 😂
Get the lightech chain tensioners they’re awesome. Got them on my BMW.
Omg that makes so much sense....
I wish I could subscribe to this channel twice
I put a screwdriver between the sprocket and chain, put a little turn on the wheel and then tighten the axle nut, this pulls the axle firmly and evenly against the adjusters. ✌🏻
Try a rag instead. Works the same and doesn't potentially damage your chain or sprocket
@@jasongreen2179 a rag also works well but I don’t see how damage can be a possibility. Thanks
Don't use torque wrench to loosen bolts or nuts
As long as it doesn’t click it doesn’t actually matter
@@frickscustomclassics8236 and also, that's not a torque wrench. He used a different wrench for loosening and tightening. He used torque wrench for tightening and ratchet (with a pipe extension) for loosening
@@N.I.C.K.0.3 these people are morons who keep saying i used the torque wrench
@@adobomoto oh it was nomal wrench with extension😅 you're right
Ofc it works, you just should not move tight fitted parts under tension as you might damage those in the process..
Any advice on keeping the spacers in when reinstalling the rear wheel? I’m a bit too cheap to buy captive spacers at the moment if there’s a better technique with my oem ones.
If ya grease em up a bit they stick to the wheel a bit easier. Just getting someone to hold it also helps.
Grease. Acts like glue.
Grease and patience
We don't use torque wrench to loosen nuts. And first you get loose chain adjusters then remove wheel axle .
And don't forget to protect you swing arm where chain will seat
Neat. Music is a bit loud though.
Pro Tip... When you do this.... I suggest taking the wheel tensioners out and putting anti seize on the threads. If you leave them in there too long, when you go to install a new chain you will find they like to break off inside the swing arm.
Yea right you cut out the struggle of that rear caliper hanging on to everything it can 😂😂😂
Don't forget the spacers.
Underslung caliper and captive wheel spacers from the factory. That’s why aprilia is superior
@@adobomoto I have a 2018 Tuono RR and 04 RSV Factory. That tuono caliper likes to play games lol
Unless you have aftermarket adjusters that stay in place when you remove the wheel
I set tensioners to zero, then count the rotations to chain tension, then match the number on non-drive side.
That rear end is what i call adjustability either you want to have a shorter wheelbase for cornering or longer wheelbase to have high speed stability
was waiting for him to say something about gsxr
Thats very bike specific, my guy.
My brain is exploding. I'm going to try this just for fun.
Quality information !
Holding up the tire and putting in the inner spacers with the axle is the biggest PITA.
Holding up the wheel.
awesome thank u, got stuck in the same mistake
Good tip... but u used a torque wrench to loosen the axle nut. Torque wrenches are not meant for loosening fasteners. They are only reversible for positioning the tool. Doing that will throw off the calibration and make it inaccurate. Which isn't bad if you actually check it once a year like you're supposed to...😊
(do check and adjust chain tension if needed tho)
I had no idea people were out there loosenin the tensioners xD
Put a rag between the rear sprocket and chain, roll tire forward enough it's just pulling the wheel forward, make sure you keep everything tight and your chain isn't tighter than when you took it off..
Done it this way for ever but I grew up in a MC family
That chain is tighter than a banjo string. Good thing it doesn’t have to make it any farther than Starbucks.
If you look on the ground at the very end of the video, you will see a ratchet and a length of pipe. That was what he used to loosen the wheel nut. It looks like a torque wrench but it’s not. He does use an actual torque wrench to tighten it.
thank you very much all the best for you
Well done and videoed.
My chain usually needs to be retightened by the time i remove the wheel anyways
I'd rather push them back a little bit. I'd rather not risk damaging the threads on those. Would hate to ruin my gixxer like that. Plus it's probably been a while since I've tensioned the chain anyway do I'd have to do it no matter what.
Well only really riders know this, I known this since I was 4 and been riding,, my dad taught me everything about the bike if you ride you do your own work
The reason you should retension is because chain and sprockets don’t wear even and can have tight spots. If you remove your wheel it’s difficult to make sure it goes back in exactly the same place. So you should recheck your chain tension and if your doing that anyway you might just as well loosen them first to make your life easy.
It's going back in the exact same place if you don't move them. That's the whole point....
Bs
I wish my rear brake was mounted to the swingarm. I have a 16zx10r if you know you know. Its rough sometimes
Super helpfull❤
I like the way the number plate is installed. This would never be possible in germany.
I just realized this would work for the Surron too🤯
Yup
The hardest part for me is the spacers on the side of the wheels they keep falling 😂😭
Facts bro. The spacer on the caliper side is a bitch every time on my yamaha
This isn’t on todays topic, but a good video idea would be, the use of air tags or tiles, to help find your bike if stolen.
Nice bro do gsxr vid
My bike was purchased in 2014 brand new but the swing arm design is 60+ years old (it's a Royal Enfield), you just have to remove 2 bolts and away the tire goes. You can also do this by using the spark plug tool that came with it.
While I was doing roadside repair of a flat tire, a motorcyclist in his brand new bike couldn't believe how and old design can make like easier that his modern bike 😂
Yes, but to clarify, this trick works for street bikes and olny some dirt bikes
I like this vid!
The chicken strips 😂
Final torque with the bike on its side stand - suspension is loaded correctly this way
For a second it seemed you squeezed the block 😂
Kuya Jose Manalo, pa shout out po!
Could you make tutorial how to set up chain tension 🙏🏻
I can confirm I am a bike expert now without owning a bike and not knowing how to ride
Levers for the win. Again.
Is this the same guy who make nurse videos also
Remember guys... this is the same guy with the BRAKE CLEANER CONSEPT....
Make a movie on how to use the full tire!
Great video. Just how tight should the chain be on a motorcycle? I have 2011 kawasaki Ninja 225R