How tight should a chain be?
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How tight should a chain be?
Generally speaking, how much chain deflection should there be on the bottom part of the chain between the gears when pressing upwards?
Also is lubing a non-dirt bike chain once a year considered plenty?
Also is lubing a non-dirt bike chain once a year considered plenty?
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Re: How to tight should a chain be?
~20-30mmflw wrote:Generally speaking, how much chain deflection should there be on the bottom part of the chain between the gears when pressing upwards?
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Put the bike on the centerstand or otherwise raise the rear wheel, then rotate it with your hand and you'll see that as the wheel goes around the chain has a "tight" spot and a "loose" spot. You should be able to move the chain about 3/4" at the "tight" spot after you get done adjusting it.
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About 3/4 to 1.5 inches depending on the bike. I believe that is under load. Meaning if it's 3/4 of an inch deflection while the back wheel is off the ground (to adjust) it'll probably be to tight once you sit on it, and the swingarm moves tightening the chain.
Of course I'm generalizing from a single example here, but everyone does that. At least I do.
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