Suzuki GS500 How to adjust your chain. |

Her we adjust the drive chain. This is done on my GS500 but it is the same job on any chain drive machine. It is a vital job, as if the chain isn't adjusted properly, it can jump off the sprockets with disastrous results.
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[@blacksheepdetecting]

Your whole series of how to videos are top class, the explanation is always superb. Thank you.

[@RestorationBiker]

Thank you very much for your kind comments.

[@MichaelMeany]

Happy to be corrected here... I believe the Manual says to check the chain tension / deflection when the bike's on the side stand. On the side stand the rear suspension is carrying some weight and is slightly compressed. On the centre stand the rear suspension is fully extended. If it's 'right' when on the centre stand it's going to be way too tight on the side stand. Just a thought.

[@RestorationBiker]

An interesting thought Michael. I have always checked the chain tension on the centre stand. But, I must admit I do not know if that is the correct way to do it. It is just always how I have done it. Some bikes do not have a centre stand so it would have to be done on the side stand or a paddock stand. I have just read a few of my workshop manuals for several different bikes. They all say the bike must be placed on the centre stand or a paddock stand. So i suppose that is the correct way. Thanks for your thoughts.

[@lizzyfcknwolf_13]

The gs manual does say on the side stand, but I personally think it's because most people on gs's end up taking out the center stand, as its puller constantly hits your foot. I did take mine off, as I was slightly opening it during turns and scrapping it.

[@MatthiasMaas-kq7wx]

best way to check the Chain-tension is, you sit on your Bike, and check with the left hand and wiggle up and down the Bike, that the Chain has ever a freeplay. Hope you can understand my poor English, sorry

[@EDP1]

very usefull video.thanks for sharing.

[@RestorationBiker]

Brilliant, glad you enjoyed it.

[@LW91]

Very nice tutorial!

[@RestorationBiker]

Very glad you enjoyed it, many thanks.

[@LW91]

@@RestorationBiker so far so professional

[@BrkicM-motoandvideo]

This will be a beautiful bike 👏👏🙋‍♂️🇭🇷

[@RestorationBiker]

Hi, Yes, it will be a superb bike when it is finished. I am quite pleased how it has turned out. A great part of restoration is the finished result.

[@alfudz3247]

what tires are you running? also which name brand for those tire they look awesome

[@RestorationBiker]

Hi, I have a Continental tyre on the front and a Manhattan on the rear

[@dnh3005]

👍👍

[@RestorationBiker]

Many thanks

[@tomdoherty1032]

big fan of the videos! i bought a 2006 gs500 but she needs some attention. whats the best way to get a rusty (but functional) chain back to its best? ive read about kerosene but not sure what to do with it exactly

[@RestorationBiker]

Hi there are a lot of methods for getting a chain back to life. if i was doing it now I would soak it in a quality engine cleaner, (not an O ring chain though) and leave it for a day or so. then give it a really good clean as you would normally do. Then Immerse in a pan of warmed grease. Allow the grease a chance to penetrate into the chain innards. Hang up and allow to cool. Re-fit, use the bike then re-adjust and then use normal chain grease as normal.

[@tomdoherty1032]

@@RestorationBiker perfect thanks a lot mate