literally the only video/guide out there that shows what tools/sizes you need, thanks, you helped me get my slipped chain back on and were literally the only useful guide i found
I’m 65+ and just sold my CRF300L. Too tall, too heavy and top heavy. Add a 30” inseam and vertigo, and flopped it over coming to a stop when the bike springs back on several occasions! Got a 2023 Grom and LOVE IT! It takes me anywhere I want to go at an easy pace, is much more stable and I can easily swing the back end around by hand in tight spaces! Haul both the Grom and the wifes Ruckus around in the trailer for camping trips and farther away trails. What a blast!
Sold my wonderful 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS KRT because at 78, with old man ailments, it's difficult to maneuver in the patio to get it ready for egress - HOWEVER - I've NO problems with my 2018 Grom and 2018 Genuine "Buddy 50" scooter!!!!!!!!!! I don't have a wife, but my lady's firm and round Ruckus is a thing of beauty.
I like your video, real good explanation and not too much useless information. One thing I will mention that I have learned tensioning the chain is you should actually check the measurement while sitting on the bike because the weight of the rider changes the slack tension in the chain just slightly. 👍🏼
Great video. Please leave your text comments up longer. Hard to read that fast while listening to your voice. I find both the verbal and text information important and would hate to miss either.
Most chains will have a tight and a loose spot.All adjustments should be made on the tight spot.If it’s done on a loose spot,then it will be too tight on the tight spot.This should be mentioned
Thanks for the input. I believe it’s case dependent. If the “tight spot” is tight due to being under tension from being in gear and chain tension originating from tire pulling on the chain attached to sprocket/drivetrain, a rider may get a false of a “tight chain.” (And to add, the tight/tension on the chain is dependent on whether the bike is rolled forward, or backwards, after turning off and in gear. This will be depicting its appearing tight on upper level or lower level of chain. Hence good to be have your machine in neutral to not worry about misreading the possible slack, or lack of).
Very informative video. I noticed that you never gave the torque specs for the nuts in the video. Is this information on the side of the swingarm? Or in the owners manual?
I believe the rear axle nut is 44lbs, but you may want to research to be exact. I never worried about the torque specs on the double nuts on each side of the Swing-arm that push the axle back. The rear one holds the front one in place (the front adjust the swing arm placement, then the back nut will tighten up against front nut so it can’t move and loosen. Hold the front while tightening the back nut into it).
My question is, how much tension has to be let out of the axle nut that allows it to be free enough so the wheel can move but not so loose the adjusters fall out?
Just make sure it’s exactly the same on both sides before you ride it. If you went to far back on one side, and need to move the rear tire forward again to start the process over…. - leave the main axle nut loose. - sit on the bike. - Roll it backwards a few feet and then hit the rear brake hard to stop. -The rear wheel will stop quick, and the axle/rim will slide towards the front of the bike (because the axle is still loose). - if this doesn’t slide the axle forward enough, repeat the steps of rolling the bike back and hitting the rear brake again. - then set the adjustment bolts to this spot (which has too much slack in chain). - now start working the wheel back again with small increments on one side and then the other, until you have the correct amount of chain slack. - then follow the steps to tighten it all back up.
A chain can be stretched or kinked and the excess or abnormal wear is a sign to change. But overall know there is only so much adjustment before you run out of space to move the bolt back and tighten. If you reach that, change it out (and possibly new sprockets if they are worn). My perspective anyway
Question: What does it mean if you tightened it all the way ( the small nut) and you still have 3inch of slack? Cause I followed these instructions and the chain is still really loose :/
You must of skipped a step somewhere because the little nuts on the side draw the rim away from the bike, hence they tighten the chain. Do you loosen the axle? Or maybe not loosen then tear little but to allow the front nut to move freely. And be careful once you start adjusting. You don’t want to make the chain to tight.
If the axle slid all the way to the back of the cutout in the swingarm then that means ur chain is stretched out, take it to the mechanic and have him install a new chainkit, should be like 30$ plus 1-1.5hours labour
I was with you until about 5 minutes in. You started cutting out parts of the process and jumping from one thing to the next. I still have no idea how to adjust my chain.
@drewcarr6609 wow you're a jerk. You realize that there are new riders that can't just imagine the missing gaps in instructions. Stop gatekeeping maintenance learning
Are you referring to the large axle bolt going through the rim? If so, You put the wrench on one side (to hold the head of the bolt in place). Then you’re spinning the nut on the other side to loosen. If you turn the nut a few rotations it should be loose enough that the wheel can freely move backwards when you adjust the chain.
literally the only video/guide out there that shows what tools/sizes you need, thanks, you helped me get my slipped chain back on and were literally the only useful guide i found
Awesome! Glad it was helpful! Stay safe, be cautious, and enjoy the rides !
This is the best Grom chain adjustment guide video
Thanks ! Ride safe
I’m 65+ and just sold my CRF300L. Too tall, too heavy and top heavy. Add a 30” inseam and vertigo, and flopped it over coming to a stop when the bike springs back on several occasions!
Got a 2023 Grom and LOVE IT!
It takes me anywhere I want to go at an easy pace, is much more stable and I can easily swing the back end around by hand in tight spaces!
Haul both the Grom and the wifes Ruckus around in the trailer for camping trips and farther away trails.
What a blast!
Hard to beat the overall fun of the Grom! We take ours all over! Last week we rode 2 up through over 10 Miles dirt/sand backroads of monument valley
Sold my wonderful 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS KRT because at 78, with old man ailments, it's difficult to maneuver in the patio to get it ready for egress - HOWEVER - I've NO problems with my 2018 Grom and 2018 Genuine "Buddy 50" scooter!!!!!!!!!!
I don't have a wife, but my lady's firm and round Ruckus is a thing of beauty.
Thanks, I just tightened my chain in 15 minutes!
Perfect
many thanks for this video, much better than other guys whom just ramble on, you actually explain things well and get right to it.
Thanks for the feedback. Glad it was helpful
You're a great teacher. Thank you, brother. 🏍
Thank you, and glad to help 👍
Man this video is very informative 👌🏻
Cool. Hope it helps
Great video and I assume the bike must be in neutral when adjusting the chain. Also a great tip on how to tighten without a torque wrench.
Yes, bike is in neutral.
I like your video, real good explanation and not too much useless information. One thing I will mention that I have learned tensioning the chain is you should actually check the measurement while sitting on the bike because the weight of the rider changes the slack tension in the chain just slightly. 👍🏼
How do you see the measurement sitting on the bike if you don't have any friends. Lol
@@toddboden972Use your phone on a video or camera timer?
Thanks for the video - I might just buy a chain tension tool to measure it lol
Great video. Please leave your text comments up longer. Hard to read that fast while listening to your voice. I find both the verbal and text information important and would hate to miss either.
Thanks for the feedback
Great video! Thanks! Noticed your chain needs lube. Lol
Happens when it spends serious time outside and on the carrier. Lube after adjusting
Awesomeness
Much appreciated!!
Sure thing !
great explained!
Thanks
Thanks man!
You bet!
Thanks for making this easy.
Most chains will have a tight and a loose spot.All adjustments should be made on the tight spot.If it’s done on a loose spot,then it will be too
tight on the tight spot.This should be mentioned
Thanks for the input. I believe it’s case dependent. If the “tight spot” is tight due to being under tension from being in gear and chain tension originating from tire pulling on the chain attached to sprocket/drivetrain, a rider may get a false of a “tight chain.” (And to add, the tight/tension on the chain is dependent on whether the bike is rolled forward, or backwards, after turning off and in gear. This will be depicting its appearing tight on upper level or lower level of chain. Hence good to be have your machine in neutral to not worry about misreading the possible slack, or lack of).
Nice video, gonna go knock it out right now
Very informative video. I noticed that you never gave the torque specs for the nuts in the video. Is this information on the side of the swingarm? Or in the owners manual?
I believe the rear axle nut is 44lbs, but you may want to research to be exact. I never worried about the torque specs on the double nuts on each side of the Swing-arm that push the axle back. The rear one holds the front one in place (the front adjust the swing arm placement, then the back nut will tighten up against front nut so it can’t move and loosen. Hold the front while tightening the back nut into it).
1 3/8 ugh i hate the imperial system and i live in the us. As for bike mechanics most just do 2 fingers in between the top of the swing arm and chain
It’s just a simple fraction bro.
Very good video
Thanks, hope it helps
My question is, how much tension has to be let out of the axle nut that allows it to be free enough so the wheel can move but not so loose the adjusters fall out?
Fair question. It only takes a couple turns of the axle nut before it will be easy to turn and loose enough to adjust.
I have 2 lines in the front of one side and 2 on the back of the other side. Idk wtf to do.
Just make sure it’s exactly the same on both sides before you ride it.
If you went to far back on one side, and need to move the rear tire forward again to start the process over….
- leave the main axle nut loose.
- sit on the bike.
- Roll it backwards a few feet and then hit the rear brake hard to stop.
-The rear wheel will stop quick, and the axle/rim will slide towards the front of the bike (because the axle is still loose).
- if this doesn’t slide the axle forward enough, repeat the steps of rolling the bike back and hitting the rear brake again.
- then set the adjustment bolts to this spot (which has too much slack in chain).
- now start working the wheel back again with small increments on one side and then the other, until you have the correct amount of chain slack.
- then follow the steps to tighten it all back up.
Great video, so you wouldn’t need bike stand for chain adjusting?
Nope. No stand needed to adjust the chain
How manys times can u adjust this before u need a whole new chain?
A chain can be stretched or kinked and the excess or abnormal wear is a sign to change. But overall know there is only so much adjustment before you run out of space to move the bolt back and tighten. If you reach that, change it out (and possibly new sprockets if they are worn). My perspective anyway
How much slack do you have on the top section of the chain after adjustment?
I’m not sure. I’ve never actually put a measurement to the top after adjusting as done in the video
Question: What does it mean if you tightened it all the way ( the small nut) and you still have 3inch of slack? Cause I followed these instructions and the chain is still really loose :/
You must of skipped a step somewhere because the little nuts on the side draw the rim away from the bike, hence they tighten the chain. Do you loosen the axle? Or maybe not loosen then tear little but to allow the front nut to move freely.
And be careful once you start adjusting. You don’t want to make the chain to tight.
@@builtnotbroken Thank you very much, I'll give it another go :). Let's see what happens.
If the axle slid all the way to the back of the cutout in the swingarm then that means ur chain is stretched out, take it to the mechanic and have him install a new chainkit, should be like 30$ plus 1-1.5hours labour
@@2f4fh Thanks man, I bought a new chain-link and sprockets, changed them out myself, but I appreciate it brother. My bike rides like new now 😁
Damn fucked up my bike and the axle nuts are impossible to move 😂
I was with you until about 5 minutes in. You started cutting out parts of the process and jumping from one thing to the next. I still have no idea how to adjust my chain.
Hope you figured it out
Doesn't seem like you were actually paying attention, try again because this is a very informative video
@drewcarr6609 wow you're a jerk. You realize that there are new riders that can't just imagine the missing gaps in instructions. Stop gatekeeping maintenance learning
I agree with you. He edited some of the video out at the worst times.
confused you didn’t loosen the other side on camera? did you have to loosen the other side on the swing arm at the same time or?
like do you tighten one side before loosening the other?
Are you referring to the large axle bolt going through the rim? If so, You put the wrench on one side (to hold the head of the bolt in place). Then you’re spinning the nut on the other side to loosen.
If you turn the nut a few rotations it should be loose enough that the wheel can freely move backwards when you adjust the chain.
Lube your chain
It definitely would get dry dragging it behind the rv
Looks like your chain is dry.. > extra wear
Agreed. It’s on the carrier a lot in the weather. Lubed it after adjusting the chain 👍
Super clear👍
@@builtnotbrokenwhat do you use to lube the chain?
@@toddboden972cable/chain lube
I'm gay
Good for you to own it and not pretend you’re something else