Motorcycle Chain Adjustment on the 2019 Honda CB500X | Oregon Motorcycle 2020

[@stevedriver1376]

As others have said, chain should be checked on the sidestand (as per the handbook). There will be more slack with the bike on the centrestand.

[@nekkar8688]

Thanks man. I was actually about to do this job myself this weekend. Chain was still in spec at 1000km service, but now at 3000km it’s probably time to proceed. Will be my first chain adjustment on any bike, so a visual aid is much appreciated.

[@OregunAdventure]

Oh cool. Glad I could help.

[@porkchop10]

A buddy at work gifted me his Motion Pro slack setter and alignment tool when he bought a belt driven bike. I find it helps me get more accurate more than a tape and my eyeballs.

[@gilbertsanchez4412]

You also have measuring marks on both sides of the swing are for adjustment for alignment

[@MusicMath123]

that marks are useless! because they are too far apart.

[@garethowen61]

You’re a roll at the moment, that’s for sure. Difficult keeping up with your content! Loving the ADV life series and these instructional videos are great for reference. Keep up the good work!

[@OregunAdventure]

Thank you! Glad you like it;). There’s more coming soon!

[@Mtthwpez]

It should be noted that the chain slack should be measured on the sidestand and not the center stand. Other than that, great info!

[@OregunAdventure]

Good point.

[@garymcqueen6350]

@@OregunAdventure new to motorbike why is that

[@zxql_]

@@garymcqueen6350 The weight of the bike while on the side stand will compress the suspension and change both the angle and tension of your chain. Putting the bike on the center stand unloads suspension and the back wheel freely hangs in the air, pulling the suspension out to its max position - this is not what happens in a real life situation riding the bike, thus chain shouldn't be adjusted based on it either.

[@garymcqueen6350]

@@zxql_ just got a 22 cb500f have done 1200 miles but have not adjusted chain yet .just bought a torque wrench so now have the correct tools to do it.

[@zxql_]

@@garymcqueen6350 Nice! Congrats on the new bike. I myself have a 21 X, looking jealously at the new 22 models, like the more shiny styling of those. And two front discs do look more serious 🤪

[@tweetchris46]

Worth mentioning that if in doubt (maybe on a longer trip without a measure) you are better off with slightly too much chain free play than a chain that is too tight.

[@OregunAdventure]

tweetchris46 very true! Good point.

[@daviohoffs1886]

The tiny marks on frame below the axle nut allows you to align back wheel

[@jbean530]

Thank you. The marks work better than the tool.

[@psychopigeon8973]

don't the notches underneath the axle bolt indicate the alignment of the chain?

[@scottkaskey6622]

Perfect description. Thanks!

[@od7073]

Very helpfull- thank you

[@robertangus6405]

Good video but my owner's manual says to measure the amount of play while on the sidestand. This video shows it being done on the center stand. Will it make a difference in the measurements?

[@OregunAdventure]

Meh. It’s marginal. If you are that picky, do it on the side stand. There’s not that much difference.

[@ronalvey103]

I’ve yet to do this on my bike. It appears that you turned the nut on the left side of the bike down, and the nut on the right side up. That detail is important to note.

[@ericalbert6954]

Merci beaucoup l'Ami !!!

[@spotmon]

Why were both rear axle bolts not loosened?

[@maroskn3008]

Hi, chain slack is usually not symmetrical. Somewhere it is more somewhere it is less. Where would you apply your measurement, on minimum or on maximum slack?

[@OregunAdventure]

Maximum.

[@tweetchris46]

I’d Measure and adjust so the free play is correct with the chain at its tightest spot.

[@basshead10k]

what tires are you running i still have the factory tires but I'm in the market for some better off road tread. factory are ok until you hit wet grass

[@OregunAdventure]

I have the Dunlop Trailmax Mission. Over 10k on them.

[@bikedawg]

Do you check the chain slack with the rear tire on the ground or off the ground?

[@OregunAdventure]

Manual says on the ground. There’s not that much of a difference.

[@bikedawg]

@@OregunAdventure Thanks! What's the torque for the 24mm axle bolt?

[@OregunAdventure]

@@bikedawg 🤷‍♂️ tight 😊

[@bikedawg]

@@OregunAdventure I finally received my shop manual for the bike. The torque spec for the rear axle nut is 88 N-m.

[@OregunAdventure]

@@bikedawg good deal.

[@malcaithness9889]

Interesting, no Torque wrench used?

[@OregunAdventure]

I did. I just forgot to mention it;)

[@malcaithness9889]

@@OregunAdventure 👍

[@MotoPavilion]

Why do you need it for

[@malcaithness9889]

@@MotoPavilion Because, as a tradesman knows, when you are tightening a steel axle bolt into an aluminium casting, if overtighted, you can strip the thread. Hence the requirements of a torque wrench to alleviate this problem. Basic really.

[@MotoPavilion]

@@malcaithness9889 Makes sense but I’ve never think about that when I replace my tires.

[@briantheminer]

Chain looked a bit dry, shove some lube on it 😏 Great watch, thanks

[@OregunAdventure]

I did;)

[@rmower3428]

Turn it up to hear you talk and rapidly turn it back down when you pause because of the noisy background so called music...sort it out governor lol

[@randomnessrsm2871]

Whats your Instagram?

[@OregunAdventure]

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