get chain tighter

[Theycallmecrash]

Ok I have a chain kit the freespirits one with adjuster. Just put a new smaller sprocket and a chain, but I cant get the damn thing tight, even with adjuster all the way out. How tight is too tight and what meathods are you chain users using to get it tight so that the adjuster is actually funtional

 

[heagachongoose]

How loose is it? What size sprocket/chain? Enough slack to remove a link?

 

[mrlogix]

what kind of bike? XB or 1125? Older? just asking

 

[Theycallmecrash]

08 xb12 its very very loose, 46 in back 21 front

Took a link out now its too tight dont ******* get it

 

[mrlogix]

got the service manual? I'm sure there is an assembly drawing and torque spec's. I have an 1125R that what looks like mechanical tensioners.

 

[Theycallmecrash]

Service manual for what? Pretty sure it doesnt have anything for aftermarket chain kits

 

[mrlogix]

if the rear wheel/swing arm assembly is similar design, even a chain will need a tensioner since the rear axle is not adjustable. Probably would be the same tensioner as a belt drive would use, except for a sprocket instead of pulley. Chain drive would also require wear block guides. Might make a difference, but I would go with the tensioner. IMHO.

 

[Theycallmecrash]

http://www.freespirits.it/en/compon...ll/buell-xb-chain-conversiondet.html?Itemid=0
I have this using a vortex rear sprocket

 

[mrlogix]

if you can't get it to tight enough with the chain they sent, and you remove a link, and it's too tight, something is going on with the tensioner. It should have enough coverage to compensate for two links I would think. Is it attached correctly? Has anyone here got a picture of the tensioner installed?

 

[mrlogix]

crash, you got a picture of how you installed the tensioner?

 

[Theycallmecrash]

It goes one way, only one way. Think my issue is chains are stupid, so the belt is back on

 

[mrlogix]

sorry, I was willing to help, just not that familiar with all the different Buell's. I do have a strong mechanical background though. I thought about going to a chain but , decided to stick with the belt. Might play with ratios later.