Single Sided Swingarm Chain Adjustment I Triumph Speed Triple

Recently had to adjust the chain on the S3R and decided to show how easy it is to do it. Especially for those that are unsure how to do it.

[@PhilJonesPhotographer]

The torque settings for the clamp bolt on the 2016 model is 55 Nm according to the Triumph manual.

[@joshuaperson2762]

You’re the best homie! I’ve been lookin for this!!!

[@2WheeledMenace]

Joshua Person glad that I could help make things easier for you and others.

[@richardmerrifield8186]

Have somebody sit on your bike that is close to your body weight with the bike on the ground. Recheck the chain tension. Promise you it will be tight as a banjo string ! You simply cannot tension a Speed Triple chain using your process !

[@sFde46]

service manual says: 1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position with no additional weight on it. 2. Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain has least slack. Measure the chain's vertical movement, mid-way between sprockets. 3. If correct, the vertical movement of the drive chain midway between the sprockets should be 21 -30 mm.

[@richardmerrifield8186]

Try it my way and see for yourself !

[@eskertoo]

I recently bought a Speed Triple .I decided to clean the chain by slackening it and lifting it off the rear sprocket so I could lay the bottom run in a tray of cleaning fluid.Worked a treat.A small movement of the C spanner creates a large effect on chain tightness when tightening or loosening.

[@user-zb3rj4pu8p]

thanks a lot....i have the tiger 1050 sport and you are the only one that demonstrate this...

[@ianswan751]

Thanks for the info brill clear explanation. I've got to to mine. I've realised watching your vid that the guy I bought my bike from didn't pass on the C spanner! Grrr!

[@paintball4life131]

Dope bike. Thanks for this video!

[@draco4ever84]

Works great and works for 03 triumph sprint st models as well

[@clanmac66]

Thanks, very helpful. May I suggest rubber gloves to keep hands clean and safe from oil, also a torque wrench.

[@shaggykhaoz9064]

Thanks bud this was super helpful!

[@Young_Cruzzy]

Goat 🐐

[@giacomoagostini3391]

Checks slack and says "that's probably good for me" tells me you have little knowledge of Triumph's 955/1050 triples with the SSSA. Run your chain as tight as this video shows and you'll destroy your output shaft bearing pretty quickly especially on the up to 2011 models. The 2011 and on models can be run a poofteenth tighter but (contrary to the owners manuals) best to aim for minimum 40mm up/down unless you set it with someone sitting on it so the swingarm is horizontal and the chain at full extension.

[@roythearcher]

You need a torque wrench to tighten the rear pinch bolt to the correct torque setting. Too loose, and your chain tension wont stay where you want. Too tight, and you risk damaging or even destroying your swing arm!

[@svenf.1047]

Perfect video. Thanks! !

[@domastomkus]

Well done. Thanks for video.

[@MW-xb1lb]

I have bought 3 different tools to do this but I can only loosen the chain and can not tighten it .I gave up after 3 hrs trying so my only option now is take it back to my local dealer every time it needs adjusting. 2018 1050r .

[@billwilliams5415]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@kentwiley1067]

For the viewers didn't use a torque wrench and set chain slack only based on feel.

[@dec6211]

Thanks man!!

[@pierrefenrick1872]

Thanks bro!

[@DaytonCarCare]

Might want to mention the what the slack should be like 35-40mm and what the torque on the bolt should be like 40 ft lbs. (these are just examples not actual specs)

[@derekderek2570]

Nooo wayyy it’s 40ft pounds

[@DaytonCarCare]

@@derekderek2570 Pinch bolt is 55 nm or about 40 ft-lbs... look it up

[@moontrekerben7801]

Thanks buddy

[@robertsalex6739]

Hola! Acabo de hacerlo y parece que ya quedó lista! Pero... Tengo mis dudas, veo un poco cerca la cadena y la llanta. ¿Es solo el ajuste de apretar o lleva alineación?

[@rogerthedodger5788]

What toolkit that comes with the bike? Certainly not under the seat which has a space for a pack if cigarettes. Not that I smoke.

[@derekderek2570]

🫣🫣🫣 nooooooooo!!!!! If you over spec the torque requirements on that pinch bolt you’re going to seize the actuator (that sprocket thingy the C-Spanner connects to) but don’t worry, if you do that it’s a pretty easy fix all you need to to is completely rebuild the backend of the motorcycle with a whole new swing arm. SO DONT OVER TIGHTEN IT

[@piotrpolitowski2559]

Thx !

[@feez357]

Nice video but actual for sure torque spec for that bolt would seal the deal!

[@sFde46]

55nm

[@venice21]

Can you adjust the chain without raising the rear tire off of the ground?

[@Cyclops_22]

I wouldn't think so dude

[@steveb8967]

Excellent, couldn't have figured this out without your vid. BUT! I'm using an Abba stand which supports the bike on the swing arm pivot, this presumably takes the load off the suspension. How much difference is this likely to make?

[@DatFunnyStuff190]

I'm same situation, gonna have a go today see what happens 😂

[@edmondobruschi5004]

E' errato tirare tirare la catena sul cavaletto ? la catena va tirata con moto a terra e provata possibilmente con carico del guidatore

[@domastomkus]

Only one more thing would be nice to know what torque should I tighten that 17mm bolt..

[@2WheeledMenace]

For this motorcycle, 41 lbf ft (55Mn)

[@dddon513]

That included tool absolutely sucks for tightening. It's well worth it to buy a one piece version of the tool.

[@Knightlore10]

What type of paddock stand do you use for rear wheel removal? I’m picking one up next week and its my first bike with a single sided swingarm

[@2WheeledMenace]

Knightlore10 I just use a regular pit bull rear stand. I bought the spools that run through the rear to use it. Whenever the tire has to come off, I usually take it to my local shop.

[@timothy9596]

@@2WheeledMenace Where do you get the spools and bar that runs through the rear wheel?

[@timothy9596]

@@2WheeledMenace also, thanks for the video.

[@itsthebomb]

Clean the chain first 😂 thanks!

[@ac0ncernedcitizen]

whats the proper name of that "adult fidget spinner"?

[@GabesaNinja]

Can you adjust the chain with the back wheel still on the ground?

[@2WheeledMenace]

GabesaNinja I would think it could be possible but since the whole rear tire moves with it, i would advise against it

[@PremierNZ-qb5zd]

It is absolutely essential the chain adjustment is done with the bike on the side stand otherwise the chain will be far too tight when the suspension is compressed. Your method will pretty much ensure damage to the countershaft bearing or crack the crank case around the bearing housing.

[@Atlastheyote222]

Great video. But you're implying I actually have the OEM toolkit lmao. Gotta love buying used bikes

[@andrepereira8125]

Have you checked under the seat? In the actual seat cavity?

[@Atlastheyote222]

Andre Pereira I have. It's totally gone. I didn't get the tank prop either lol

[@LJOS21]

Where I can find the key tensioner online man???

[@2WheeledMenace]

Brickatmyhead you may be able to use the one found on amazon. Its about $10 and should fit. Just search for "c spanner"

[@sebpv2806]

Whats the NM for the screw???

[@RumMonsta]

55nm from memory. But double check your manual.

[@The_Betonfrisur]

I already had a few bikes, but this is the dumbest mechanic for chain adjustement i‘ve ever worked on! I love my Speed Triple but this sucks!

[@ShaneNA01]

shit of a job, but well detailed

[@geraldperry7779]

As dumb this sounds is the 2020 KTM 1290 R like this, idiot's that sold me bike had everything even KTM pen,lol ,but no manual.

[@mirre83ify]

How big this C Key???