CRF300L CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT

[@RoiaMoto]

Thanks for watching and hope it has helped you! If you are interested in our tool roll: www.roiamoto.com/toolroll

[@Der_Meikel]

Nice video again - what I do like is that you mention the torque which is always helpful for the viewers ;-)

[@EffequalsMA]

The easiest way it set the tension chain side then move the brake side adjuster to match. It'll get a little tighter when doing the brake side so, I leave a little room for that when I do it.

[@michaelsupple6081]

Perfect!!! You are a natural teacher. Your instructions are thorough and concise. Thanks again for sharing.

[@RoiaMoto]

Thank you, Michael!!

[@JamesPiccone]

Great video 👍. I like to compress the rear suspension to get rid of the chain slack then tighten.

[@RoiaMoto]

Great tip!

[@michaelhulas9801]

I absolutely love all of your videos, they are very informative and always easy to understand. When will your tool roll be back in stock, I’d love to get one. Thanks.

[@RoiaMoto]

Hey Michael! Glad to see you here in the comment section again! As always thanks for the supportive comment! Means a lot. This is our first product and we’ve placed the order with the factory this week. If all goes as planned end of July we start shipping. Cheers

[@duckbeneathpigeons]

I followed this technique on my CRF300L and it worked perfectly. Thanks!

[@RoiaMoto]

Glad it helped!

[@אלישעניצני-ד9ב]

tanks for the video in honda crf250l is also between 50 to 55 mm?

[@Paca6666]

I think it's worth mentioning that this amount of slack is only valid if you have standard gearing. I've got 45 teeth in the back + YSS shock and slack of 5,5cm on the side stand equals to no slack at all when bike is on its wheels. In that case, to set the slack properly check the Adam Riemans video about it.

[@RoiaMoto]

Good point!

[@travisbrown9267]

Great channel. Keep up the great content 😊

[@RoiaMoto]

Thanks, man!

[@orecoast1]

Good stuff and great timing. We (2x '23 crf300ls) just came back from a trip in north Georgia (USA) mountains and this came up on the trip home. Thanks for the great info. We also heard a kind of crunching glass sound when engine braking. It comes from the front of the bikes and stops when the clutch is pulled in. Anbody have ideas?

[@RoiaMoto]

Hey mate! Glad to hear you liked the video! Hard to say without listening but crunching glass when engine braking doesn’t sound right. Could it be the sound of the chain which coincides when you left off the gas then you can hear the chain touching the teeth of the front/rear sprocket? If it is the sound of the chain do the following: - clean completely the chain. - clean completely the front/rear sprocket. - add chain lubricant - adjust the chain slack If it was your chain dangling around or too much friction with the sprockets this should help. Are you certain the noise is coming from inside the engine?

[@orecoast1]

@@RoiaMoto Yes, we thought that it might be the chain and thats why we were looking there, but it sounds "different". (haha) It really seems like its coming from the front half of the bike. Sound is tough, I know. Rode buddy's and heard it after he pointed it out and then noticed on mine. Figured maybe someone else has had something similar. I'll snoop around some more and update if we find anything. thanks, keep it up.

[@orecoast1]

@@RoiaMoto loose chain, tightening fixed it up Cheers

[@janmolent9438]

Thank you ✌️ from your experience how often you need to adjust chain ? And how many kms does your chain last on your 300L? Thanks

[@RoiaMoto]

Hi mate Whenever im travelling I check and adjust (if needed) daily. Specially if im doing TET(Trans Euro Trail) then it’s a must to check the chain daily. I also take the opportunity to clean the chain. Average of 200-400km daily mostly off-road/gravel roads. When Im just riding around town then it really depends. Usually above 800km of riding. I’m still on my first chain on the CRF, bought it last year, so I don’t have a precise amount of km to share, however I’m expecting around 25.000km from it.

[@danielbelanger9160]

Loved your video, excellent explanation and sound..thank you very much. Hope to see more vids from you. Dan

[@RoiaMoto]

Thanks, Dan!! Glad you’ve enjoyed the videos. I have a full play list of maintenance for the CRF300 L here on the channel 👍🏻

[@iam6ix6ix]

Hii this was a great video ! What about if I have supermoto wheels 17inch ? Does the tolerance for chain tension changes ?

[@RoiaMoto]

Hi there! Glad you enjoyed the video! Just changing the wheels will not impact the way you should measure 👍🏻. Cheers

[@iam6ix6ix]

@@RoiaMoto thanks now I realise how stupid my question was 🤣 I watched this vid at 3am

[@RoiaMoto]

Haha not at all! Better to ask than to be sorry! 3am doesn’t help for sure 😂

[@ducaticyprus3289]

Perfect instructions! Very thorough! Thank you! The torque values are included in the owners manual? Or can we get them off a CRF300 service manual online? Thanks again!

[@RoiaMoto]

Thanks, man! Glad you've enjoyed the video! They are available on the service manual you can find online. Which torque value are you looking for? If you can't find it I cant send it to you. cheers

[@ducaticyprus3289]

@@RoiaMoto thank you for your reply. Not looking for any specific value at this point. Will let you know if otherwise. Thanks again Take care

[@glens4191]

Another good video clear and consise. I would like to know what tool roll you use and what is in your kit. Or did I miss that video?

[@RoiaMoto]

Hi mate and thanks for the supportive comment! The tool roll is our first self designed product! We are stoked about it and is currently in manufacturing. The one you see in the video is one of the latest prototypes. You can find more details in here: www.roiamoto.com/toolroll

[@blackmoonkey]

Another video saved in my favorites list ;)

[@RoiaMoto]

Hey man!! Glad to see you here and hope you’re enjoying spring! Ride safe!

[@michaelsupple6081]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing!

[@RoiaMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@luvbgrass]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@RoiaMoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericcopeland7242]

I did my crf the exact same way and noticed the chain is kinda tight when I sit on it.. is this normal?

[@RoiaMoto]

Hi Eric It is normal for the slack to be reduced once you sit on the bike. For instance, the chain will reach its tightest position if you fully compress the rear shock. In any case the chain should never get “stretched” by this.

[@ericcopeland7242]

@@RoiaMoto so just to make sure I’m doing it correctly, you adjust the slack with the bike on the kickstand? Is it okay to do it on a center stand with the wheel off the ground

[@ericcopeland7242]

My reason for asking, I’m having a problem where when taking off or doing slow speed maneuvers my chain makes an occasional weird popping noise.. close to 3k miles on the bike

[@RoiaMoto]

Hi Eric, for the CRF300L the correct way of checking the slack is with the motorcycle on its side stand. That's how it is specified in the user's manual. I must say that I also found this to be unusual. Usually manufacture's specify the correct slack with the wheel offf the ground but it's not the case with the CRF300L.

[@Kawoom]

Thank you very much!

[@RoiaMoto]

Thanks for the comment! Glad to hear the video was useful!

[@Jacko1980]

Is yours the standard chain or did you upgrade it ?

[@RoiaMoto]

Still the original chain. Once I changed it I'll make a video here on the channel as well ✌️

[@Jacko1980]

@@RoiaMoto that would be great, I’m learning a lot from the videos you make. Thanks very much

[@borisboris5667]

Love it...! ❤

[@RoiaMoto]

Thanks, Boris!! Nice weekend to you

[@alexanderwright9064]

So u had u bike a year or so .How many k have u done on it!?

[@RoiaMoto]

Hi Alex I’m at 7000km now. Unfortunately from October to April the motorcycle stays in the garage due to the weather here where I live.. sucks a lot 😔

[@alvarorodriguez5395]

Don't you have 2 times this tutorial?

[@alexanderwright9064]

Yep, but this one is improved, I think.

[@RoiaMoto]

Hi Alvaro, That’s right. I had a previous one but some subscribers suggested that I should do it keeping the motorcycle on its side stand. After testing it myself I must say it is better so I decided to update this video. Thanks for watching!

[@RoiaMoto]

That’s correct. I update the video. Pretty much the only change is keeping the motorcycle on its side stand.

[@Antizou]

Great explanations thanks a lot !!!

[@gtgm6801]

Thank you very much!

[@RoiaMoto]

My pleasure!! Glad to hear the video was useful! Safe ride