[dsn_klr650] chain adjustment on klr600

[Dreas Nielsen]

> From: Gord Hunt [mailto:gordhunt@...] > > This may sound stupid. However,I've checked the archives and > can't find any > simple procedures for adjusting the chain correctly. I've had > this bike for > a year now and the chain is finally getting too loose. Just > wondering what > is the simplest way to adjust the chain slack. I don't really > understand the > procedure they state in the manual.

Loosen the two Allen bolts at the rear of each end of the swingarm, put a wrench on the right (if I remember correctly) end of the axle, twist until the desired slack is achieved, and then tighten the Allen bolts. (Adjusting the slack is much easier on the 600 than 650.) How much is enough slack? Opinions differ (see the archives), but you should be OK if you rotate the wheel until the chain is at its tightest point and then adjust it so that when you lift the lower run, it does not quite touch the swingarm. Dreas

[Fred Hink]

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