Function The chain on your motorbike is a vital component on the motorbike that connects engine power to the rotation of the rear wheel so that it can run. Besides that, motor chain as a medium to transmit engine rotation from the transmission counter shaft to the rear wheels. Where the chain will work by utilizing gears or spockets. That way the rear wheels will be able to rotate properly and make driving easier.
Sooner or later as the motorbike is used, The motorbike chain will loosen. Meanwhile, a loose motorbike chain can disturb us when driving, such as a noisy motorbike and the power of the motorbike can be reduced due to a loose motorbike chain.. However, There are still many who neglect to pay attention to this component so that the motorbike chain quickly loosens or even breaks. Nah, Here's how to deal with a loose motorbike chain. Let's take a look!
The way to deal with a loose chain on your motorbike is to use a ring wrench for the two axle nuts on the left and right. You turn one of the parts with the key, use the other side key to resist rotation. Indeed, usually when you just loosen it, it will be heavy and hard. With that, You can tap the key or you can also help by hitting the key so it turns. After the first turn of the key, of course the next process will be easier. Don't loosen the wheel nuts too much because the wheels might come loose. Remember, This just makes it easier to move the rear wheels forward and backward.
Then, You can loosen the bolts on the caliper bracket. This only applies to those of you who have a motorbike with a rear disc brake. If your motorbike uses disc brakes, you must first remove the briquettes from the rear brake caliper. This bracket bolt is usually located on the rear suspension swing arm on the right side of the wheel. You can remove this bolt with a ring wrench, If you find it difficult, you can use a shock wrench to loosen the caliper bracket bolts.
Next, after all the bolts connected to the chain above have been successfully loosened, the chain adjustment process will begin immediately. You can adjust this motorbike chain by turning the two adjuster nuts at the end of the swing arm of the motorbike wheel. Final, You can tighten all the bolt nuts again.
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