1100m Chain Tension

holty · 08-05-2013, 07:00 PM

I know that when the chain is adjusted on the sidestand the distance between the lower part of the swing arm should be 61 to 63mm to the center pin on the chain.
What distance should I set the chain when the bike is mounted on the paddock stand? It would be a lot easier...

Rally · 08-05-2013, 08:11 PM

I do mine on a paddock stand and leave about 30mm of free play in the chain. Any more and it's too loose, any less and it tightens up when sat on it too much.

08-05-2013, 07:00 PM	#1
holty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Glastonbury Bike: M1100 Posts: 96	1100m Chain Tension I know that when the chain is adjusted on the sidestand the distance between the lower part of the swing arm should be 61 to 63mm to the center pin on the chain. What distance should I set the chain when the bike is mounted on the paddock stand? It would be a lot easier...

08-05-2013, 08:11 PM	#2
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	I do mine on a paddock stand and leave about 30mm of free play in the chain. Any more and it's too loose, any less and it tightens up when sat on it too much.