They don’t allow fuels like Mr-12 in sbk competition. That’s just a street gixxer. Maybe he does track days, but no actual circuit track racer bothers with mr12. Chain should be adjusted on a stock swingarm with 1.25-1.5” of slack. Period. It’s not about opinion, it’s about mechanical correct slack for full suspension articulation. 🫡🤜🤛👍
I think chain tension depends on rider weight. I thought my chain was getting a little slack, had a chat with my mechanic friend who checked the tension with me sat on the bike and it was perfect. Hasn't been adjusted in the year and a half or so it's been on.
Once my chain is broke in it only really needs adjusted it about every 10k miles. Lube and inspect it every 1000 clean every 2000. 2012 and 2024 zx14r and i dont necessarily ride it nice, just take care of it
I do about 3-4 thousand miles a year. Crash, I try to keep up on the cleaning especially during the non summer months as the roads are damp more often than not in the UK. I think about every 3-500 miles when in damp/wet conditions as the chain starts to look gunky quick.
I called it😂😂😂. Everyone I know that has a Zx14r, tells me that the zx14r tends to destroy the number 3 bearing. That’s why I change the oil on my Zx14r every 1000 to 1500 miles.
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IMO a loose chain is a happy chain. OEM spec is the way to go. Tight puts stress on parts.
OEM spec seems better since too tight can cause extra wear and possible binding as the suspension moves.
Can you test aluminum sprocket vs steel? On the dyno
They don’t allow fuels like Mr-12 in sbk competition. That’s just a street gixxer. Maybe he does track days, but no actual circuit track racer bothers with mr12. Chain should be adjusted on a stock swingarm with 1.25-1.5” of slack. Period. It’s not about opinion, it’s about mechanical correct slack for full suspension articulation. 🫡🤜🤛👍
It’s drag racing not circuit
What color are the over size bearings?
love the channel.
I think chain tension depends on rider weight. I thought my chain was getting a little slack, had a chat with my mechanic friend who checked the tension with me sat on the bike and it was perfect. Hasn't been adjusted in the year and a half or so it's been on.
How often do you ride it?
Once my chain is broke in it only really needs adjusted it about every 10k miles. Lube and inspect it every 1000 clean every 2000. 2012 and 2024 zx14r and i dont necessarily ride it nice, just take care of it
I do about 3-4 thousand miles a year.
Crash, I try to keep up on the cleaning especially during the non summer months as the roads are damp more often than not in the UK. I think about every 3-500 miles when in damp/wet conditions as the chain starts to look gunky quick.
I've seen bent output shafts from chains being too tight , half inch slack up and down is good
Manufacturers recommend to clean and lube chains every 600 miles
Are you racing Mancup in Valdosta?
Better show us if it will gain for changing stock chain to lightweght 3DZ chain
I run mine slightly looser than recommended. As long as I don’t hear it bouncing on the bumps. Too tight can stress parts of bike not good
It’s not about speed. It’s how it affects suspension.
Running your chain too tight can cause damage to the output shaft bearing and it prevents the swingarm are from moving easily - neither one is good !
Still looks too tight, IMO
I called it😂😂😂. Everyone I know that has a Zx14r, tells me that the zx14r tends to destroy the number 3 bearing. That’s why I change the oil on my Zx14r every 1000 to 1500 miles.
I don't think mine even stays in that long 😂
@ oil is cheap, engines are expensive. 👍
Tight chain...more power.....so dumb