BPA Racing Chain Slack Adjuster - Always Check 3 Things Before a Ride

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you for no adverts before video and you do excellent video editing, excellent presentation and audio. You deserve more subs! take care, Scott

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Thanks for the encouraging comment, Scott! We would love more subs!!! Feel free to share some of our videos on social media to help spread the word. 😉

[@PMitchell106]

If NTP recommends subscribing, that's all I need to hear. 👍🏻

[@carls.2071]

I was only 23 late with my comment about a follow up video. Make sure BPA Racing adds this video to their product profile in their website.

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Thanks Carl! W sure will!!!

[@gerrycout7845]

As a chain wears, it develops tight spots. You can check it in one position and tension would be fine, rotate the wheel half a turn and it would be too tight. Therefore, this tool still needs to be positioned when the chain is at its tightest spot and you have to find that spot using your fingers. 🤷🏻

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Well it's not perfect. But we still think it's a helpful device. Most of the time you can visually locate the tighter spot in the chain by just rolling the bike forward.

[@benjaminmartinezjr862]

Hello Chris just to let you know that I ordered my chain adjuster tool gauge,appreciate your info on it I never had heard about it thanks Ben

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Hi Benjamin! You're very welcome. I hope you find it as useful as I do. I've been riding since I was 15 years old and can't imagine how much time I could have saved over the years if I'd had this thing!

[@stewtube1240]

At 4:48 it looks like you have a kickstand and a center stand ?

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

Correct

[@salorjim1000]

The chain slack measurement is a range. When doing the first adjustment to then calibrate the tool do you go with the min. max or middle of the two. (Sorry long time BMW Shaft Drive guy now with a 2021 CB500X and a 2022 Rebel 1100 DCT).

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Hi Jim! Welcome to the world of chain-maintenance! 🙂 I always go with the middle of the two. That way if your measurements are off either direction, you have a cushion for the error.

[@hugolikejuice]

Do you have to torque your axle nut or was that tight enough?

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Mine worked great. But I do recommend using a torque wrench if you have it.

[@TubeClift]

One fact I didn't see mentioned is that your chain slack will *change* as the suspension compresses. So you have to *calibrate* the device at exactly the same amount of suspension compression that you use to subsequently *check* the slack. The most repeatable state would seem to be with the bike on the centerstand and the suspension fully extended. Maybe you could mention this in the video?

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

HI Clift! You are absolutely correct. It is assumed that you would follow the manufacturer's guideline for checking your slack before you calibrate the device. For the CB500X, Honda recommends just resting the bike on its side-stand. Since most bikes don't come with center stands, this would make sense. But of course if your bike us unloaded when you calibrate the tool, you should be aware that it might be off a bit if you later check the slack with the bike fully loaded. :-) Thanks for the tip...good thing to keep in mind!

[@michaelbartz4077]

Cool tool but it is also a good practice to measure each side of the adjusters to insure each side of your axle is equidistant in the swing arm.

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Yes! Excellent comment, Michael!!!

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

Yep! At exactly 3:09, Chris says "Make sure both sides are even." So I guess Chris agrees. Thanks for watching!

[@DollyAndFamilyGetOutAndRide]

That looks like a great tool, thank you.

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Thank you Dolly!

[@noeljbosco]

Hi Chris, do you use a chain alignment tool and if so do you have a recommendation? i ordered the chain slack adjustement tool today! Thanks for the demo on its use!

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Hi Noel! I don't use any chain alignment tools other than the notches on the axle mount. But I'm glad you like the chain slack adjuster tool. It's been a nice product to help keep the chain correctly adjusted, and keep my fingers from getting greasy! :-)

[@dynamadnessadventures205]

Cool 😎 little tool ride safe

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Thanks Dyna!

[@benjaminmartinezjr862]

What’s the name on the chain adjustment gauge tool? I’m really impressed with the video content that you guys do you guys are awesome Thanks Ben

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

BPA Chain Slack Adjuster Tool

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

BPA Racing Chain Slack Adjuster - www.bpa-racing.com

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

@@MotoPhotoAdventures or what Chris said...more specifically, LOL

[@aussiemotolife347]

I'd invest in the right socket for the rear axle bolt. Adjusting spanners are a great way to wreck your nuts (no pun intended ;-))

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

HAHA...great tip, mate! We actually have the correct spanner for the rear axle bolt. But it's tucked away for use "on the trail" and we were too lazy to get it out. Next time we'll make sure to use it! :-)

[@BudFox559]

That's a good Idea because it's fast. I I have been going by feel as I roll the chain around, this would be much faster.

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Hi BudFox559. Before I found this tool, I used to hate checking/adjusting my chain. Now it's so easy, fast, and I don't get my hands greasy. It's awesome!!! They're on sale right now. Plus you can get an extra 10% off with this coupon code: BPA Racing Chain Slack Adjuster - www.bpa-racing.com * For 10% OFF use COUPON CODE: MOTOPHOTOADVENTURES

[@thekid8245]

What I don’t get is the calibration ? You still have to “guess” the proper tension before calibrating the tool Anyone doing a review on this tool should show how to properly set the correct tension Does that make sense ?

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

No guessing involved. The correct tension is stated in the manual and is described in a distance of slack. Once that is measured with a tape, then the tool is calibrated to that and never has to be adjusted again. See this video where we show that. Thanks for the comment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaiYk2ePbpeiiLc

[@MrMike47274]

Hey Chris, not sure if your discount Code is still active with BPA or not. Wish I'd known of your CODE before I just ordered mine a couple hours ago. They are on Sale right now for $45.00 + Ship cost. Got mine on the way for $51.00 total.

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Hi Mike! That's a great price. Sorry you didn't get to use the code. But you could call to tell them you saw our review and ask them if they could credit you the difference if you give them the code. Might not let you...but no harm asking.

[@MrMike47274]

@@MotoPhotoAdventures Would you believe they canceled my order. No explanation at all. Just canceled and refunded my $. I'd ordered the BLUE one. So, I thought, maybe they are out of the blue ones. So, I ordered the Red one AND used your code. The code worked, and I got an email stating that they shipped it out. So, I got to save some $ after all. 👍👍 Take care,,,, and thanks for the code !!

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

@@MrMike47274 that's awesome! I'm glad it all worked out. Enjoy!!! :-)

[@lowrider9367]

Riders can't agree on anything!!! LOL ain't that the truth... Pretty cool tool. Was that a CB500X that you are riding?

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

HAHA!!! Don't get me started on which oil to use. ;-) Yes, that's my trusty old 2013 CB500X that I've taken all across America on the TAT, down through Mexico and back, and more. I hope you'll subscribe and check out some of our adventures. Here's a good one I think will get ya hooked: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmTXl2imoZd7eas.

[@lowrider9367]

@@MotoPhotoAdventures The wife just purchased a 2016 & so far she really likes it. Perhaps someday I will get tired of throwing around my GS 1200 Adventure :).

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

@@lowrider9367 that's awesome! I'm glad your wife is enjoying the "lighter side" of adventure riding. I hope you'll share our channel with her. I've got quite a few videos on tips, maintenance, and accessories for a CB500X...from super easy ones to do like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5TEe3l_nLiSl5I, to more advanced like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH6po6eVlrWCfa8. She might also enjoy some of the travel videos like this one where with 3 CB500X riders and an Africa Twin do the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway: kzbin.info/aero/PLMpCu16Bx7xP6kirQ7TMs-ZWiYqEwF1PT. My solo journey on the CB500X down through Mexico and back is also a fun one: kzbin.info/aero/PLMpCu16Bx7xOgz2lP1igdN0uYO1Aht3Nz. In the first couple episodes I talk about all the modifications and accessories I have on my bike. She might find some neat ideas for hers on there. But of course the Trans-America Trail adventure series is probably our biggest hit: kzbin.info/aero/PLMpCu16Bx7xPo7Ro_lGpz0vrw1CP8Gw0l. Anyway, thanks for connecting! Hope to see you on down the road...

[@joe2479]

Maybe telling us how to use the slack adjusting tool rather than advertising it would have been more helpful?

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

We would have...but they've got you covered in the owner's manual, and on their website. It's pretty simple and intuitive. Here's the instructions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXuaaYysqbWCfbMsi=sZIW6jwOIA9bCz_B. Cheers!

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

Also... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaiYk2ePbpeiiLcsi=sIWPI_qodRYXxrSW

[@someguy5035]

Your axle bolt was loose enough to take off with those tools!?!?!? I need a cheater bar for mine. Chain slack is probably the most annoying periodic maintenance item.

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Hey there, Some Guy! Thanks for watching. Although I did use these tools to loosen the axle bolt, the video just shows a quick shot of me loosening it after the initial "grunt work" was done. It did take a good bit of muscle power to get it going at first! :-) Same with the lock bolts on the chain adjustment. I initially "broke" the lock bolts free before the video clips started since the act of loosening these bolts was ancillary to the purpose of the video. By the way, I used to HATE checking my chain tension until I got this tool. It makes the job so much faster, cleaner, and easier. They're on sale right now, plus you can get an extra 10% off with this coupon code. Grab one before they go out of stock: BPA Racing Chain Slack Adjuster - www.bpa-racing.com * For 10% OFF use COUPON CODE: MOTOPHOTOADVENTURES