Fz-07 Mt-07 Adjusting Chain Tension (How To)

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Axle nut Torque is 76 ft-lbs not 47 like I said, it was late haha.
Hey Guys! Just noticed my chain was a bit loose after riding about 600 miles now so here's how I adjusted the chain tension.
Any questions please comment I will answer.
Thanks for watching!

[@drewkilkenny]

The manual that came w my fz07 says the Axle nut is to be at 76ft lbf you might want to tighten that the rest of the way so you don't kill your self. It's on page 7-25

[@Josue-cm5yi]

I did 72

[@theunluckycharm9637]

​@Josue-cm5yi why though that makes no sense

[@TheBiscuitFactory]

Hope you’re okay my man

[@theunluckycharm9637]

Same

[@furezj]

Thank you soooooo much for this video! I wasn't comfortable with the idea of adjusting the chain on my mint, FZ-07 until I watched this. The process went over perfectly. :)

[@CahlosHTX]

I just did my chain adjustment. What a pain in the ass trying to make sure both sides were lined up. I got it lined up and at 2.05in I measured from center of chain to the lowest part of the drive chain guide.

[@Jethrot1982]

Thanks for the vid. Just want to reiterate what someone else said. make sure you measure the gap from bottom of chain guide to the centre of the chain, not the top of the chain.

[@theunluckycharm9637]

Hey man thank you your video helped me big time! All the way to 2024

[@tolex3]

Great video! Couldn't figure out from the manual how to do the job, but your vid made it clear, thanks!

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Glad to hear. :)

[@fastfredyb506]

Thanks for taking the time to set this up. This will save me some money by doing it myself!!

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

No prob. That's the goal :)

[@JP1970]

Just adjusted my chain last weekend...wish I'd seen this video before...thanks for the info! Nice bike--subbed!

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Thank You! More Vids coming soon!

[@itsgussy]

"Alright Guys!!!" haha. good stuff man, definitely looking at your channel once I get my Zed 7.

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Haha Thanks! Yea i said that so many times and didnt even realize until i was editing...

[@marcthvac]

My manual says measure from the chain guard to the MIDDLE of the chain. Your chain may still be too loose. Just saying

[@n-motion9318]

Nice video man. Hit me up next time you're riding in the San Jose /Bay Area . I just bought a fz-07 and planning to put a yoshimura exhaust on it.... You've inspired me to start motovlogging too hahah thanks for the videos.

[@ZachManner]

I like these tutorial vids you've put up. Really helpful considering I'm planning on getting the fz-07 as my first bike. I'm a very mechanically inclined person and can do most work on my car so it seems like I will b able to handle things with the bike just as easily.

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

To be honest bikes are easier to work on in my opinion but require more attention then cars so it balances out. More frequent oil changes valve checks chain adjustments etc... Thanks for watching!

[@ZachManner]

Do you have any tips or recommendations as far as what maintenance equipment and or supplies I should get at the time of purchase?

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Basic tools are fine ratchets and sockets maybe screwdrivers and Allen wrenches. BUY THE WARRANTY! Lol it's worth it. Plus they usually give you a deal on the 5 year y.e.s warranty. :)

[@ZachManner]

Thanks! And as far as the extended warranty is concerned, what is/isn't covered by it?

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Only things not covered are wearing parts like the clutch. Engine could blow up 4 years from now and they'll throw a new one in for free no milage limit, not to mention its interchangeable so you can sell the bike and the warranty goes with it! I've used my warranty for free check ins for small electrical stuff and the battery cable recall its just nice when it's all free :)

[@UnstoppablePrudhu]

Alright guys . Thanq man . U saved a lot of time . Thnq

[@mattue84]

Looking around because today I took my brand new FZ-07 out for the second time and at 39 mile I was hit from behind. Only my plate hole looks to have been hit. But got home and saw my chain was lose. Not sure if the dealer didn't give it to me with the proper settings. But Ty I'm going to go buy the tools for adjusting my chain and hope that's all it needs

[@uturnski]

all my biker friends told me my chain was loose when I got the bike... I did finally tighten my chain and it runs alot smoother...I think they set it up on the looser end of the range...

[@uturnski]

thanks for the video... not sure if anyone pointed it out but the manual says to measure to the middle of the chain not the top... which is another 3mm...

[@ricochet08]

yes!! :D now i need a digital caliper gauge

[@ImARichard]

OUR LAST NIGHT IN THE BACKGROUND. And then you followed with DGD(I think?) You have a good taste in music my friend

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Thanks!

[@hostilehabitat8329]

Thank you for this vid.

[@rckhalsa]

One thing you missed is to tighten from the tightest part of the chain, all chains have a loose section and a tight section. If you adjust from the tight section then it should be good for the rest of the chain. Cheers!

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Thanks! This is true as the chain stretches unevenly overtime.

[@jonathanphipps2872]

awesome video - cheers!

[@hermiepua2398]

good info.keep it up

[@szatanica1]

3:38 - you can't see where exactly do you put your measuring tool to...It's too dark... Also, could you realte to what the manual says - do we really keep 52-56mm slack?? I have 45mm right now and it seems quite loose...

[@dougk35]

Should measure chain tension at several locations to find tight spots. Then adjust the tension at the tightest spot.

[@calderon551]

Maybe a little late but your torque should be 47 ft-lbs for the FRONT and 67 ft-lbs for the REAR axle. Pages 7.39 to 7.41 of the manual. Great video!

[@Oldschool503]

+Carlos Cal Dude doesn't have this FZ-07 any more!!

[@judd999999]

Will you please make a video of all the maintenance recommended in the manual I know it's asking a lot but I don't trust the dealership and you seem to know what you are doing

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Haha yes of course my next oil change is at 4000 miles, I'm currently at 2900, I lubricate my chain every 500 miles and check tension as well . :)

[@NastyMosquito]

Cool vid bro.Thanks!!!Allright guys...? :D

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

You're welcome Np. :)

[@javierafanador1830]

So after doing mine I noticed that those silver guides don't line up exactly. I tighten everything to specs I don't think I'll have any trouble but I'll ask you did anything change after your first ride after tightening the chain? Thanks in advance awesome video by the way

[@pauljones-tj5vs]

Thanks man

[@slomango7927]

You should have a buddy sit on it when checking tension. The chain tightens up when weight is applied and the front sprocket is aligned with the rear axle...remember a little too loose is always better then too tight.

[@fillg]

David Smith I've heard that, and it might be true for other bikes, but not this one. Here's a quote from the manual: "When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack, there should be no weight on the motorcycle." I'm not trying to be a smartass or anything, just don't want anyone to get their chain too tight.

[@WHCAudio]

Alright guys.. Alright guys.... ALRIGHT GUYS! Alright, guys.

[@clutchitup8565]

wow i cant believe how many people are probably riding around with wrong torque settings listening to you

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Right lol i mentioned that in the comment section

[@clutchitup8565]

how many people are going to check that drop down thing where you commented

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

@@clutchitup8565 True I should put some text on the screen

[@clutchitup8565]

@@ThumpermanMotovlogs ya

[@damosil80]

hey thumperman, are you measuring from the lip on the chain guard to the center of the chain? and also after doing my chain last night i found the little notches in the swing arm to be very hard to read and bad. I used a rod in the axle and a tape to measure from pegs to axle to get it just right.

[@AshwinAyyagari]

I have OES Sliders on the Axle Nuts. Will I have to take them off to loosen them?

[@AdamEisan]

Great vid man! You sure about that 46 ft-lbs on the axle nut though? My manual says 76 ft-lbs on page 7-25.

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Yes just realized I said 46 It is 76 I was thinking And saying two different things. Thanks for that it is 76 ft lbs not 46 ft lbs

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Haha I said 47...it was late but yes you want 76

[@guillaumecarrier3700]

Got an issue with mine. When I try to loosen the chain on the chain ajuster on the right side, the adjusting nut moves freely without moving the axle towards to front to loosen the chain. (But when I tight the chain, it works). So the adjusting nut move freely so that I can actually remove the gray backplate. On the left side everything is normal when I try to loosen the chain it works and move the axle. Any idea?

[@JorgeBordam1]

Is that the Gravesport tail tidy? If yes, can you put LED lights into it or it only works with the OEM amber color lights? Thanks!

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

No this was a metal bracket custom made from someone on eBay... I don't see how it would differ though cut and splice... 😄

[@pjeball]

Did you find any difficulty that the RHS chain adjustment plate doesn't stay square to the alignment marks when you tighten the single sided nut!? I might be a bit OCD about it but this makes it very hard to get an accurate alignment without having to brace it whilst you tighten the axle nut back up to torque.

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Yea it moves a little but if your really concerned you could measure with some digital calipers on each side?

[@billyjoejimification]

The 2019 MT-07 manual reads 77 foot pounds of torque...

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Sorry been meaning to put text over that i put the torque specs in description.

[@billyjoejimification]

@@ThumpermanMotovlogs just trying to help, awesome video by the way, I'm on my way home in a min to tighten my chain and go for a little ride and I'll be much more confident I'm doing it right because of your vid, so i thank you sir!

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

@@billyjoejimification nice thanks for watching!

[@Buddy_7522]

Thanks

[@julien3578]

for the rear, my manual of the MT-07 says 76ft.lbf or 10.5m.kgf

[@charlieliu3628]

May I ask which torque wrench do you recommend for this job and also the oil change? Thanks.

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Nothing special any click-type im sure will be fine. I have a 80ft-lbs click-type in this video. Thanks for watching!

[@XMotoMedia94]

My fz07 is making a clicking sound from the chain. If I adjust the chain will it decrease the noise?

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

This bikes motor is a little noisy if the chain is slapping the swing arm then it needs an adjustment but you should just check the tension first. :)

[@XMotoMedia94]

Thumperman Chame just did and it's in spec. I don't hear anything when riding just when I push it forward. I cleaned and lube the chain but you the sound comes back after awhile. Should I be worried?

[@Ezethede]

mrpotatohead If you notice it mostly while riding, and at 3-4k rpm, check to see if it seems to be coming more from the top of the engine. These bikes are known for valvetrain noise as Yamaha intentionally left excessive clearance between the valve stems and the cams, so that as the valve seats wear in you don't have too-tight of a valvetrain. The noise is normal and will eventually lessen the more miles you put on the bike.

[@XMotoMedia94]

Eric Bruns thanks. Turns out it was the chain guard that's in front if the small sprocket. I never cleaned it so the dirt kept building up. The bike runs normal now.

[@RandomName..]

I bought mine used on a yamaha dealership with 1,5K, my chain is not very loose, I've(they) oiled it twice and the chain movement makes a lot of noise. On the highway when closer to the concrete wall I can hear more the chain than the exhaust! I'm starting to get worried...

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

As long as your slack measurement is good. I wouldn't worry. :) however, mine was way loose when it was brand new with 0 miles it's all up to who puts it together lol

[@matpolley]

47 ft-lbs? The manual calls for the rear axle nut to be torqued to 76 ft-lbs!

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Yes your right I explained in the description thanks for watching! :)

[@knifetoucher]

Interesting, you said 47 ft/lb and other channel saying 74 ft/lb, which one of you 2 is dyslexic? lol

[@askyamum8842]

I love you

[@norcal6181]

You're supposed to measure to the center of the chain, not to the top of the chain... so this is wrong

[@monteljordan4851]

Ill just pay someone to do it. Haha

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Haha. Whatever works

[@WilliamdThompson]

I've heard that there's been problems with FZ-07 chains, not lasting beyond 4,000 kilometers. Could be hogwash for all I know.

[@uturnski]

I'm at 14,000 km since April. lube it every 500-600km unless it rains... no problems... bike has been a lot smoother since I tightened my chain...

[@Venom3303]

Chain should be loose, people keep their chains too tight, go to a track day, I guarantee you 95% of road riders chains are over-tightened, causing more friction and more wear on the chain plus keeping the rear swing arm tighter and affecting the rear suspension.

[@gerbman2004]

underoath = dat shit ;)