How to Properly Adjust the Chain Tension on Your Motorcycle

Adjusting the chain tension on your motorcycle is an important part of maintaining it and keeping it running smoothly. In this video, we'll show you how to properly adjust the chain tension step-by-step. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced mechanic, our guide will provide all the information you need to ensure that your chain is properly tensioned and aligned. Proper chain tension is essential for optimizing the performance and lifespan of your motorcycle, so don't skip this important maintenance task. Watch this video and follow along as we walk you through the process. Thanks for choosing Riding Reviews!
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[@JDMz]

Thanks for the video. I have a question. Where did you get that paddock stand from?

[@Ridingreviews]

here is a link for amazon amzn.to/35sK7Ln

[@captainaverage721]

CBT training came in after id sat my old full bike test years ago, just wondering if chain maintenance, tyre pressure etc could be incorporated into the training

[@Ridingreviews]

We tell everyone and show them when they pick up a bike but you right it should be on the cbt is is on a car test

[@RAINBOWR3APA]

It is on cbt, not exactly how to do it but to do all the checks on the chain and where to find chain tension specs, it probably should be more in depth though

[@dankmemery]

hi chris, can you do a tutorial on how to do this on the euro 4 lxr se please?

[@Ridingreviews]

It is the same

[@astraboii9147]

Just a quick one. Whats the size of the nut that's on the locking nut for the axle? Cheers

[@Ridingreviews]

24 mm both sides

[@astraboii9147]

@@Ridingreviews also it doesn't say what the torque for the axle nuts are in the manual or the website .. How did you come up with 54 n/m? Also have a speedy recovery mate, cheers

[@Ridingreviews]

@@astraboii9147 you wont find that sort of info so 54 nm is what honda spec says for there nuts

[@veeo9191]

Hi Chris. I found this video to be very informative and very useful. The chain slack of the bike in the video was shocking. I do hope, for the owners sake, your advice is taken onboard. I have a question for you relating to torque. I am a superlight owner, the torque value for the rear axle is listed as 105 Nm. The bike in the video is being set to 54 Nm of torque or is it in ft/lb?. I was expecting the torque values to be roughly the same. Could you please advise?

[@Ridingreviews]

Different manafactureres have different requirements for the talque 105nm of talque seems excessive

[@scotty2147]

Hi Chris, good video with lots of tips. We have a lexmoto hunter 50cc. On the bike it say 15mm (1 in) free stoke??? “mm/in”??? Nothing in owner 3 pages book. What free play should the hunter have and what is the right axle bolts nm? How often do you recommend cleaning and lubing the chain. Cheers chris

[@Ridingreviews]

so the 15 mm isn't set in stone you just have to make sure it ins't a banjo string (to tight ) the axel i don't know exactly for the hunter but the Honda ss50 is 60 nm toque and the hunter has the same size bolt so it should be the same

[@scotty2147]

So are you saying I should be around 15 mm. when I got it from new the chain was VERY tight, no play. It’s had a service and I’m getting 35 mm play I think it’s looks a bit loose. I’m just starting my adventure on bikes so any help I would appreciate. Thanks again

[@scotty2147]

Sorry, it came back from the the service with about 35mm slack!

[@Ridingreviews]

@@scotty2147 it is suppost to be able to turn around the wheel without making a crunching sound if your that worried you can buy a tool like this www.amazon.co.uk/Chain-Monkey-Unisexs-Motorcycle-Setting/dp/B015YD9WJW/ref=sr_1_15?dchild=1&keywords=chain+adjusting+tool+motorbike&qid=1616756644&sr=8-15

[@Ridingreviews]

@@scotty2147 www.amazon.co.uk/Chain-Monkey-Unisexs-Motorcycle-Setting/dp/B015YD9WJW/ref=sr_1_15?dchild=1&keywords=chain+adjusting+tool+motorbike&qid=1616756644&sr=8-15 have a look at this tool it will help you i think

[@emmanuelgeorge4112]

Also could u make a video how to take the main seat off and charging

[@Ridingreviews]

www.tiktok.com/@ridingreviews/video/6925160067729804549?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 i did one on tiktok

[@emmanuelgeorge4112]

@@Ridingreviews just watched but I find it difficult to take the triangle panel's off and don't wonna push them out might snap it

[@Ridingreviews]

@@emmanuelgeorge4112 they definatly pop off they are held on by 3 retainers eatch

[@Dreadlock_Kickboxer]

Is 54nm on the torque wrench the same for an Isca?! Couldn't find torque specs in the manual... Thnx

[@Ridingreviews]

yes that will be fine 54 is the same as on a Honda cbr 125 as well

[@Dreadlock_Kickboxer]

@@Ridingreviews thanks mate 🙏

[@baldvale5418]

Hi Chris, if i tried this myself how can i make sure that the rear wheel is in line when i tighten all the nuts up please?

[@Ridingreviews]

there should be marks near the bolt on both sides

[@baldvale5418]

@@Ridingreviews ok thanks 👍

[@SlickMotoMike]

Need link for the tools as have a Lexmoto lxr euro 5 and only want tools for this

[@Ridingreviews]

www.amazon.co.uk/shop/ridingreviews/list/1U8TBDHBKO09I this is all you should need

[@sugarpuff2978]

Great video Chris. I'm not very knowledgeable on mechanics I'm afraid apart from the very simple stuff so this was a good lesson on looking after your chain. It sounds like that bike was an accident waiting to happen. Putting air in the tyres is a quick simple job and it makes no sense to not at least do that.

[@Ridingreviews]

no body knows anything until they know it lol if you are willing to learn that is all that matters you are right this was dangerous

[@garymartin557]

at least you are interested. at least you can see the benefits, both of a monetary value because you not wearing stuff out, and of the safety aspect. you value your health.

[@emmanuelgeorge4112]

What's the front tyre pressure should be on the lxr

[@Ridingreviews]

32 psi

[@dannyhartgen4704]

What if the chain is too tight? Just the reverse of what you did there?

[@Ridingreviews]

Yes, it is the same, but if it has gone tight, you need to find out why it could be the chain needs lube or the rear wheel is lose

[@dannyhartgen4704]

@@Ridingreviews thanks. Have purchased the bike second hand and have noticed it is tight. Have a feeling it was made that was as everything is done up and the adjustment bolts are quite far out

[@Ridingreviews]

@@dannyhartgen4704 maybe the chain was over adjusted

[@dannyhartgen4704]

@@Ridingreviews I'm going to loosen it off see how it goes.

[@Ridingreviews]

@@dannyhartgen4704 kool 😎

[@obvio______3875]

Was this bike from a place called trowbridge???

[@Ridingreviews]

Someware locak to me i dont know ware thow

[@rowanl2950]

My adjuster bolts rounded off so I can’t tighten my chain on my Yamasaki ym50

[@Ridingreviews]

You can get them fairly cheap from cmpo

[@minty-ke1kb]

on the bike of my dreams

[@Ridingreviews]

we have them in stock in black now lol

[@minty-ke1kb]

@@Ridingreviews im saving hard for one mate

[@Ridingreviews]

Kool 😆

[@CEO_Belal]

A LEXMOTO ISNT A BIKE OF DREAMS GET A SECOND HAND YAMAHA YOULL LOVE IT TO BITS

[@Ridingreviews]

@@CEO_Belal the bike of my dreams is a zero but i carnt afford that

[@captainaverage721]

Hell of a stretch on the chain after only a few thousand miles?

[@Ridingreviews]

I saw him ride away revving the hell out of it dropping gears no clutch control

[@CEO_Belal]

Its a chinese lexmoto what you expect?

[@captainaverage721]

@@CEO_Belal Not sure why the origin of manufacturer should effect chain stretch?

[@Ridingreviews]

@@CEO_Belal a english o link chain would last longer but be twice the price

[@CEO_Belal]

Captain Average you dont understand

[@STOPTHEBOATSSTOPTHEMADNESS]

Hi does anyone know what the tire pressure should be, when u do a google search it comes up with random numbers and about 10 different ones at that haha. Heeeeeelp.

[@Ridingreviews]

most Chinese bikes state 32 psi front back