Sprocket and Chain Installation on a 07/08 Kawasaki ZX6R Part 4/4 Chain tension rear wheel alignment

[@futboleroR10]

I took off my wheels for painting and now that I watched this I realized that I reassembled it wrong. I put the washer in wrong position I havnt ridden the bike yet so I'll make sure to change that. Thanks a lot man.

[@r1gester]

Nicely done, and cool green chain, never seen that before...

Thanks man, I succeeded at adjusting my chain on my ZX9R.

[@Underwaterer]

thank you SO much for these videos. I did my chain and sprocket replacement for the first time and these were extremely helpful!! you rule!

[@walkerrog25]

I'm just about to do this job for the first time and have the same style of tool so you've really helped me out. Thank you man :)

[@wedginator]

@DarkFlight600 That gives it tension on the entire system so it pulls the axle tight against the adjusters. Sometimes axle comes out of contact with the adjusters while adjusting with either side so that makes sure both are tensioned correctly.

[@wedginator]

@thebestnodought It's debatable. My manual states to check the chain slack on a rear stand. I realize some manuals state to check it on the side stand. But time and time again, I've seen mechanics, racers, track days etc.. all do it on the rear stand. My rule of thumb is as long as there is some compression on the rear suspension, then you can check your chain slack. You never want to check chain slack with a suspension under no load as the chain tightens as there is more suspension compression.

[@wedginator]

Some do and some don't. Majority of stock chains don't have master links. They're stake riveted at the factory.

[@wedginator]

@DarkFlight600 Yea, it's the camera angle. You gotta be right behind the sprocket to tell if it's straight. The rod is supposed to be in line with the chain.

[@DAGenao]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge. Good job.

[@wedginator]

You're wrong. Chain slack is adjusted without the rider on the bike. This allows for proper decompression of the suspension. Every service manual states chain slack adjustment without a rider on the bike.

[@cmw042]

Not sure if anyone will see this, but what size are the adjustment nuts?

[@007tdawgg]

Do you adjust chain tension in 1st or neutral also do you check the tension in 1st or neutral some people say adjust in 1st and check slack in 1st.

[@svarodzic]

What is the torque on the torque range for the main nut?

[@Nospoonzz]

:) Have a great night and ride safe my friend.

[@khyoon14]

Like I said you wouldn't answer my original question. And you didn't... shake my head again... Have a goodnight bro. It was fun. ;)

[@beaker6325]

lol i know that! but what brand is it? i wanna use it to messure the slack on the chain. maybe you can help me out by answering a question i have. I have a 2011 kawai ninja zx6r and ive takin my bike in to a little kawai service dealer and they are stumped about my chain. it keeps tightening up and they dont know why? the tire isnt lose nor are any bolts. what could be causing that?

[@NicklausJ]

It was really helpful! Thanks! Regards from the Netherlands

[@Beto24us]

Stupid question... never taken off the chain on my 09 zx6r. Do all chains (meaning stock) have a master link?

[@arwsbrn]

@wedginator I've been told by a couple friends to check while you're sitting on the bike with the most tension on the chain, is that ok?

[@totalstoned]

shouldnt you check chain slack before tightening the rear wheel?

[@ASAP89]

Whats the thread for the screw used to mount in the swingarm for stand???

[@wedginator]

@arwsbrn Best to follow the manual. Most manuals do it without any weight on the bike.

[@kiefer136]

Like car lugs, do you need to re-torque the rear axle after 50km or so of driving?

[@Nospoonzz]

What is your rank? Who is your commander? Where are you stationed?

[@laloalvarado599]

You can just tighten the chain as much as u need and only play around with the other side to align the wheel

[@MrJonny0004]

ty for the seris will all this work on the 250 same prineable

[@maxfxgr]

Thanks for the upload pal :)

[@cmdnoob]

At 1:19 you can see his nostrils at the top right hand side right between the sprockets.

[@wedginator]

It's a digital caliper.

[@ultimate-rebel6939]

where did you get that chain?

[@wedginator]

The spools?

[@wedginator]

@arwsbrn All bikes differ in specs. Follow the manual.

[@wedginator]

It's a mid grade wrench by Mastercraft.

[@MRSHAUN8]

i never torque my nut i just tighten it until it doesnt go any tighter with my own strength... maybe i should invest in a torque wrench..

[@khyoon14]

Yes sir Gomer Pyle.

[@wedginator]

Yea, very similar process.

[@arwsbrn]

He didn't mention how much to torque the axle nut, that'd be kinda helpful, lol.

[@khyoon14]

Now you want to be friends??? wow... shake my damn head... Have a nice night Mr. Angry. :)

[@two45triox]

I can assure you that the marks on the swingarm are accurate.

[@khyoon14]

Not at all actually. I don't need friends with anger issues. I have plenty of them already. ;)

[@Nospoonzz]

Sorry dude you are wrong. Like he said. Chain slack should be between 30 to 40 mm or 1.2" to 1.6" without rider on vehicle.

[@wedginator]

@007tdawgg Neutral.

[@Nospoonzz]

I do not know what manual you are reading. The manual I go by is the 2009-2012 ZX-6R Manual that clearly states 30 to 40 mm or 1.2" to 1.6". Also I am never angry. I think you just need to relax.

[@Nospoonzz]

Like he said. You are wrong! Chain slack should be between 30 to 40 mm or 1.2" to 1.6" without rider on vehicle. kyhoon14 do some research before you post.

[@Nospoonzz]

Goober. I am not fat.

[@Konservai]

@arwsbrn 127 nm

[@Nospoonzz]

ZX6r forum? Really? Those people are fucking shitters. For example EvilTwin and Beard. Nuff said. Engineers spend countless hours designing everything to work well. It is what you purchased and it works very well right?

[@Nospoonzz]

LOL yeah right. Keep fooling yourself.