Wed Apr 9 11:56:22 1997
- Message No. 591
From: Ludo Sys
Subject: Re: Chain Tension
Hi all,
Thanx for the quick response! I will fix it asap before I go riding this
afternoon (splendid weather in Belgium).
> I'm surprised that you say the @ has a notched tensioner - I've only
> ever known bikes with a continuous setting so you can always get it just
> right.
The tensioner has - with some imagination - the shape of a snailhouse with
about 45 different positions (0 : brand new chain and 45 : totaaly worn
out chain). This should allow to do a good chain-job, but as I click from
24 to 25 my previous described problem arises. I'll put it back on 24 and
learn to live with a clacking chain.
> 5k km sounds too frequent - I've run the cheapest HG 'O' ring for 20k on
> and FZX (92hp) with no adjustment required so far. But maybe you're a
> more enthusiastic rider than me.
Mine is the original Honda chain with 21.000 km, included a very severe
winter (the sprockets are superficially corroded...). The riding is indeed
enthusiastic coming of an FZR.
An FZX. My God, I got my first motorcycle lesson 6 years ago on that bomb.
(Another prove of our mad reputation abroad I guess, are indeed our
driving schools).
I came from a 50cc Honda to a 20-valve 92hp-muscle bike. Astonishing, and
as far as I remember the FZX-engine is a beauty : 1.000 rpm in sixth gear,
throttel it and of it's launched at warp speed without hessitating. The
second lesson the instructor could hardly follow with his car. Hmm, sweet
memories.
Regards,
Ludo
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