Adjusting the chain

smek · Post by **smek** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:19 pm

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 ?

sneakypete · Post by **sneakypete** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 5:26 pm

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.

Maty10 · Post by **Maty10** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:11 pm

Damn tight plus a bit to get the hole to line up

aardvark · Post by **aardvark** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 11:35 pm

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.

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:11 am

145 Nm.

Ask vince, he knows all about chains and adjustments

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:23 pm

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?????

aardvark · Post by **aardvark** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 7:45 pm

StereoHead wrote:should your back axel be able to move like that?????

Yep.... I think. :lol:

diesel · Post by **diesel** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:17 pm

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.

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:57 pm

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 :?:

Brettzx9 · Post by **Brettzx9** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:23 pm

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.

aardvark · Post by **aardvark** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:19 pm

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! :lol:

Brettzx9 · Post by **Brettzx9** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:26 pm

If in doubt, use a bigger shifter. :twisted:

Brett.

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:03 pm

Nah dude, angle grinder

Damon Z1000 · Post by **Damon Z1000** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:26 pm

Do it up till it strips then back it off half a turn :lol:

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:25 pm

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....