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Adjusting the chain
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:19 pmby smek
ok gonna adjust my chain this weekend because it's flapping round a bit.
Now the only thing that worries me about this job is dealing with the rear axle nut. How tight should it be done up? I assume it's meant to be pretty tight.
Should I use a torque wrench? if so, what value should it be set at ?
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 5:26 pmby sneakypete
i've never used a torque wrench on any bike. my general rule was to do it up with the socket until you feel it "pinch" or "tighten". then give it an extra good nudge. that way it is definitely tight, but not overtight.
just be sure that you have the bar in a good leverage position when you go to pinch it up.
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:11 pmby Maty10
Damn tight plus a bit to get the hole to line up
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 11:35 pmby aardvark
I rarely undo the rear axle nut to adjust the chain.
I find that a 1/4 - 1/2 a turn on the adjuster nuts each side is enough to give the back wheel a bit of a nudge and tighten the chain.
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:11 amby mrmina
145 Nm.
Ask vince, he knows all about chains and adjustments
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:23 pmby Stereo
aardvark wrote:I rarely undo the rear axle nut to adjust the chain.
I find that a 1/4 - 1/2 a turn on the adjuster nuts each side is enough to give the back wheel a bit of a nudge and tighten the chain.
should your back axel be able to move like that?????
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 7:45 pmby aardvark
StereoHead wrote:should your back axel be able to move like that?????
Yep.... I think.
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:17 pmby diesel
mrmina wrote:145 Nm.
Ask vince, he knows all about chains and adjustments
fuck u.
there is a damn fine lookin girl workin at peter stevens.
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:57 pmby mrmina
diesel wrote:mrmina wrote:145 Nm.
Ask vince, he knows all about chains and adjustments
fuck u.
there is a damn fine lookin girl workin at peter stevens.
did u see her name badge
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:23 pmby Brettzx9
Jason, there is no chance in hell of moving the axle if the nut is tightened correctly. If yours does, the nut is not tight, or, you have a serious problem. Check it out.
Brett.
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:19 pmby aardvark
Brettzx9 wrote:Jason, there is no chance in hell of moving the axle if the nut is tightened correctly. If yours does, the nut is not tight, or, you have a serious problem. Check it out.
Brett, you just aren't trying hard enough!
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:26 pmby Brettzx9
If in doubt, use a bigger shifter.
Brett.
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:03 pmby mike-s
Nah dude, angle grinder
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:26 pmby Damon Z1000
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:25 pmby Neka79
umm i didnt think u should b able to move the axle without loosening it either...so i do it up to TAF (tight as fark) then it stays there...till the next time i try to undo it....