Wilsons Sandbox

#ygrps-yiv-1923093604 .ygrps-yiv-1923093604ygrp-photo-title { TEXT-ALIGN:center;WIDTH:75px;HEIGHT:15px;CLEAR:both;FONT-SIZE:smaller;OVERFLOW:hidden;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604ygrp-photo { BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1px solid;BORDER-LEFT:black 1px solid;BACKGROUND-COLOR:white;WIDTH:62px;BACKGROUND-REPEAT:no-repeat;BACKGROUND-POSITION:center 50%;HEIGHT:62px;BORDER-TOP:black 1px solid;BORDER-RIGHT:black 1px solid;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604photo-title A { TEXT-DECORATION:none;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604photo-title A:active { TEXT-DECORATION:none;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604photo-title A:hover { TEXT-DECORATION:none;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604photo-title A:visited { TEXT-DECORATION:none;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604attach-table DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604attach-row { CLEAR:both;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604attach-table DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604attach-row DIV { FLOAT:left;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 P { PADDING-BOTTOM:3px;PADDING-LEFT:0px;PADDING-RIGHT:0px;CLEAR:both;OVERFLOW:hidden;PADDING-TOP:15px;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604ygrp-file { WIDTH:30px;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604attach-table DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604attach-row DIV DIV A { TEXT-DECORATION:none;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604attach-table DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604attach-row DIV DIV SPAN { FONT-WEIGHT:normal;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 DIV.ygrps-yiv-1923093604ygrp-file-title { FONT-WEIGHT:bold;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 #ygrps-yiv-1923093604ygrp-mkp { BORDER-BOTTOM:#d8d8d8 1px solid;BORDER-LEFT:#d8d8d8 1px solid;PADDING-BOTTOM:0px;MARGIN:10px 0px;PADDING-LEFT:10px;PADDING-RIGHT:10px;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;BORDER-TOP:#d8d8d8 1px solid;BORDER-RIGHT:#d8d8d8 1px solid;PADDING-TOP:0px;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 #ygrps-yiv-1923093604ygrp-mkp HR { BORDER-BOTTOM:#d8d8d8 1px solid;BORDER-LEFT:#d8d8d8 1px solid;BORDER-TOP:#d8d8d8 1px solid;BORDER-RIGHT:#d8d8d8 1px solid;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 #ygrps-yiv-1923093604ygrp-mkp #ygrps-yiv-1923093604hd { LINE-HEIGHT:122%;MARGIN:10px 0px;COLOR:#628c2a;FONT-SIZE:85%;FONT-WEIGHT:700;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 #ygrps-yiv-1923093604ygrp-mkp #ygrps-yiv-1923093604ads { MARGIN-BOTTOM:10px;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 #ygrps-yiv-1923093604ygrp-mkp .ygrps-yiv-1923093604ad { PADDING-BOTTOM:0px;PADDING-LEFT:0px;PADDING-RIGHT:0px;PADDING-TOP:0px;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 #ygrps-yiv-1923093604ygrp-mkp .ygrps-yiv-1923093604ad P { MARGIN:0px;} #ygrps-yiv-1923093604 #ygrps-yiv-1923093604ygrp-mkp .ygrps-yiv-1923093604ad A { COLOR:#0000ff;TEXT-DECORATION:none;} On 15 Sep 2014 14:07:51 -0700 "gerryponline@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> writes:   The owner's manual says to adjust drive chain free play to 2.0-2.6" with the bike on it's side stand. The Clymer manual says 2.0-2.4" with the rear wheel off the ground. KLR650 FAQ says 2" but does not say if the wheel should be off the ground or not. It seems to me that that the wheel should be off the ground to eliminate many variables. How should I do it? Thanks in advance, Gerry <><><><><><><> <><><><><><><>   Gerry,   I'll suggest the first time you should adjust the chain however you'd like while making sure the alignment is even on the left and right sides.  Then compress the rear suspension so the countershaft (front sprocket), swing arm pivot and rear axle are all in line.  For reference, a yard stick held next to them helps in making sure they are in line.  Then check chain tension with the suspension in this position.  That is the tightest the chain will get from suspension movement.  Once you have it how you like compressed, release the rear suspension.  Check the chain tension on the side stand or centerstand.  You know that is correct for the tightest movement.  From then on you can adjust however suits your procedure as you know when the chain is correctly tensioned.   To compress the rear suspension I lean over the bike from the right side and with my gut on the seat pull up on the swing arm.  Someone else checks the tension.  Doing it alone some guys use a ratchet strap to pull the rear of the bike towards the swing arm the correct amount.   Best, Jeff Saline The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650 . . . . . . .         ____________________________________________________________ [b]The End of the "Made-In-China" Era[/b] The impossible (but real) technology that could make you impossibly rich. fool.com

Here is my method: With the unladed bike on the sidestand, find  the lowest point of the chain run, the lowest part of the catenary arch formed by the lower run of the chain.  Using the toe of your boot, lift the chain as far as it will go.   it should ALMOST touch the swingarm. No tools, no measuring no hassle.  Too tight and you will leak oil from the seal underneath the drive sprocket. This is too common, I've seen dealers adjust chain this tight. Too loose and the chain will (audibly) slap the swingarm. About an 1/8 of an inch gap is perfect but use your Eyeball Mk. 2 for the measurement.From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: 9/ 15/ 2014 5:07 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Drive Chain Adjustment Procedure   The owner's manual says to adjust drive chain free play to 2.0-2.6" with the bike on it's side stand. The Clymer manual says 2.0-2.4" with the rear wheel off the ground. KLR650 FAQ says 2" but does not say if the wheel should be off the ground or not. It seems to me that that the wheel should be off the ground to eliminate many variables. How should I do it? Thanks in advance, Gerry

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