THE MIGHTY SUZUKI DR 650 CHAIN TENSION THOUGHTS & IDEAS
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- SUZUKI DR 650 CHAIN TENSION THOUGHTS & IDEAS FOR ANY DIRT BIKE REALLY.... YUCKY COMMENTS & YOU ARE GONE. I AM NOT ONE TO BE TRIFLED WITH... TRUST ME....
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The load also is on the swingarm pivot bearing, countershaft sprocket shaft bearing and the rear wheel bearing.
Causing premature wear on all of those items plus chain and sprockets.
Or possibly a chain break when you are far from a support source.
This well done illustration should be kept in mind when adjusting any pivoting final drive IMHO.
Great job putting what we discussed into a format that can help so many hopefully.
Great job OW!!!
Scoob
Thanks Scoob - I'm sure you mentioned all of those things when we talked the other day - however, my pee brain suffers from CRS LOL.... Thanks again for the advice !!!!
@@pilotdane1 Another thing I forgot to mention is when the swingarm is at full extension the lower chain roller will maintain the proper chain slack.
The reason we remove the upper roller is it's location is not optimal for full compression and tends to break off or crack the frame because the chain suddenly becomes to short and that roller mount is the weak link.
I hope this makes sense.
Obi... Please edit the chain and sprocket r&r into this video. It would be a major service to those that can't easily find out a good solid explanation for the whole service of a DR650 final drive repair and or service.
By all means please everyone post your opinions. We all should be humble and learn as many ways to do stuff.
I know I am.
Scoob
@@scoobdoo6477 I'll have to ponder on that one. It most certainly would be easy enough to do - but I feel I'd have to pull this one - and lose these positive comments. I'll think about it though.... I guess I'd have to incorporate your comments into "this" portion of a combo video - and am pretty sure I'd still screw it up LOL..... "Pondering"......
@@pilotdane1 lol
Write a script
@@scoobdoo6477 oh ya... that's gotta happen for sure !!!
Dude this is a fantastic breakdown! Well illustrated and explained. Should be played in a chain slack 101 classroom!
Seriously. Nice job.
And thanks for the shoutout!
PDS - Thank you very much. I love your work & videos too - and you are very welcome. I be hearing that you and my Brother DOC 650 may be hooking up sometime soon for a ride. Would love to see video's of that from both of you !!!
Dude, my e-mail address is transamdane@gmail.com - email me your address as I want to send you some stickers to at least put on your beer fridge !!!!!!!
Cheers Mate !
Actually the chain will get tighter at the point of pivot alignment, when you ride in mud the chain will run over tight so you need to allow for more slack for muddy conditions.
SAM - Got ya !!!
I let it barely touch the swingarm rubber guard when adjusting the tension, that's in the range they ask to adjust it to, and I don't need measurements anymore.
after a while of owning the DR and setting the chain tension to the factory specs i found out that if its set correctly, if you push the chain up towards the swingarm it will be very close but not touching the chain slider. thats as precise as you need it. what you did in the video with the strapping down is pretty useful if you dont have any information about a bike that youre working on. this graphic in the beginning should be shown to anyone who ever touches a bike. so many people who dont understand that there is a point where the chain gets lose again. how many times have i heard "oh im a big heavy guy so ill set the chain tension way too lose because the suspension travels further with me on the bike" which is utter nonsense
Thanks Bike Wolf - Going to all the trouble of strapping up the swing arm to create the straight line between all 3 points was for illustration purposes only. You are correct with your statement - Mine is a fuzz looser than that - however, when I tighten it 1 notch - it is too tight. None the less, thank you for the kind comments. With the MIGHTY SUZUKI DR 650 - the 1.2" to 1.8" actually has quite a bit of flexibility in that range.
Thanks for watching & Cheers !
Thanks for the instruction. At the apex my chain was a little snug/one notch too tight.
Got ya, and you are very welcome. Cheers !
Great Video Brother! Excellent details on the chain slack and measurement. I like how you used the CAD program to illustrate the concept. Love the sticker on the swingarm also LOL!
Cheers!
Thanks DOC - I love the sticker on the swingarm too LOL 😎
I have learned something valuable today!
SmalltimR - Thanks buddy - and thanks for watching - One thing I should have made clear - but did not - is you most certainly DO NOT need to strap up the rear tire to get it all in a straight line - the point obviously being there is "at that point" the chain will NOT get any tighter than that. Just make sure you have the 1.2" to 1.8" of play and you'll be just fine... Of course, those are the "specs" on THE MIGHTY SUZUKI DR 650 lol !!!
Cheers !
That's looks better than your last video
Cheers 🍻
Thanks Jim - ya, I blew the last one. Had to pull it & "try" to do a better job.
"To the Queen" !!!🍺
I hope my "Arnold Schwarzenegger" arms not in the way? OW says ... Good follow up OW. I watched PDS video yesterday very well done too. Ratchet straps were a good visual after the computer display. If it gets much hotter in AZ we'll have to take in account the Thermal Expansion of the metal in the chain. :-) Happy Fathers Day to all
Thanks VW - and a Happy Father's Day to you too - if applicable. You are funny. And no shit about getting hotter.... Fuck me. I have still been doing my little "Therapy" rides most days - but when it's 120° after working outside - let's just say it's easier to say "fuck it" LOL... Hoping all is well on your end. It may be a wee bit before I take off for a really fun ride out in the desert until it cools off at least a little bit !!!!
Cheers Mate !
@@pilotdane1 thanks OW , I do have an awesome daughter. She’s out here for a few week then I’ll start some rides up north. But for now she’s number one priority as she should be.
Take care
Interesting.
Not sure how to take that comment - but thanks for watching LOL - Main point of the channel is to help people & have fun !!!
Cheers Mate !!!
@@pilotdane1 I never realy looked at it that way. So it was good to find out about the pivot point and axis of rotation.
I think after riding a few miles the chain will heat up a little and that would make it very loose.
Hey man, I see 2 comments on my email, but only 1 here. Not sure if you have a DR - but the same with me. Seems a little on the loose side, but turn the adjusters one notch & it's way to tight. I error on leaving it just a fuzz loose, rather than too tight - Especially because of off-road stuff. Jumps & what not. Never had the chain heat up to the point of making it any "looser" than it already was. And your other comment - you may be right about an aftermarket chain adjuster - I've not heard about that one.
Good luck & cheers !!!
@@pilotdane1 I went with a little loose. I did the string measurement and found I was running 1 notch too tight
@@yoyohooyo Ya man !!! - Every time I think "the chain looks too loose" - one notch & it's too tight - so back to where I was LOL 🙂
@@pilotdane1 I just ran into the same with my bike. I thought it was due to be adjusted as I was at about the 1.8". When I go one notch tighter on the cams then it is too tight.
@@Doug_Morgan Yes sir !!! same here - over and over. I'm like "it's too loose" - up a notch - too tight LOL - Error on the side of loose. Wish I could "micro adjust" .... Cheers & thanks for watching !!!!
Mr. Brain... good video! My ride sits. If you can...... stay away from Doctors & Hospitals & MRI machines. Else you'll be like I am at present time.
William - I appreciate the kind comment. Needless to say I sure hope all is going to be ok.
@@pilotdane1 Hey... no worries...I had some day surgery (Gaul Blatter removed).
I'll be up and around soon.
@@willardreasoner1694 I am glad to hear you are going to be ok. Certainly none of my business, but I appreciate the info. We have been chatting for years - and I am damn glad you are on the mend. Keep me posted. Haven't been riding as much as I'd like, but it's also been around 120° - and when I get done working "outside" I'm kinda tired....
hey,m sorry for my English but its looks like no one have notice that chain will also lay down on swingarm. It will also affectet chain slack or i'm wrong?
Dawid - I'm not sure I understand the question - But I will say that if the chain is laying on the swingarm - it is definitely too lose. I'm sure I am not understanding. I apologize !!!
@@pilotdane1 on animation you move only swingarm. red line which symbolise chain isnt show while moving. Try to imagine what happend with chain when you have your swingarm in top bottom or top down.
@@dejv667 I got you !!! - If the chain is within "specs" - that swingarm won't rotate enough to where the chain would be lying on it - "in my opinion"....
I put the pike in gear then rotate the wheel forward to pull the chain tight. Then I check for around 1 inch of free play near the center of the top part of the chain. Bottom tight, top loose.