adjusting the chain, how often and can i do it myself?

thanks, just bought the bike, had it certified and i have ridden nearly 1000 km with it( i had it adjusted when i got it safetied)

Sorry, 2000 VFR with 62000kms, chain has about 3000 kms on it

Thanks again for any input

 

Kim or km? who is km and what km's? I she hot?

(I love the metric system, but it doesn't love me)

Welcome Ontario. you are man kims north of me.

 

Here you go -
http://vfrworld.com/forums/maintenance/3978-adjusting-your-chain.html
I run mine a little loose and have only adjusted it once in 11K miles. The chain is still good with no tight spots and the sprockets show little to no wear.

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Thank you for your help, don't know if i have the courage to do it but Thanks!

If it is only every 10 ooo kms or so then i could get it adjusted during spring tune up time or oil changes etc

 

Sorry but..

Some of you guys worry me - if you are nervous about tensioning the chain, on what is without a doubt the simplest bike on which to do this basic maintenance, then I'd be real happy to own a bike shop near you...

It's ONE bolt fer fuxache..

Rod

 

Shayne, you shouldn't be worried about adjusting the chain. I know I was the first time, but it proved so easy; much easier than on my son's GPX250 (what a pain to get that right). The hardest part was loosening the tensioning bolt (whatever you call it) that had been overtightened by a mechanic. Oh ... and after purchasing the C Spanner (was missing from the tool kit) it was even easier. Just don't overtighten it - needs a little slack. If you can find someone who knows about bike chains, get them to check it when you've finished. But, ... definitely learn to do it yourself. :smile:
Cheers

 

The simplicity of VFR chain adjustment is one of the many great things about the bike. It's never out of alignment. It requires 2 tools and about 2 minutes. I like to take a quick look at the chain after every ride. When it needs a little tweak, do it quick and it'll be ready for next time!

 

I am new to having a VFR and this is by far the easiest chain adjustment process I have ever seen. This is a definate do it yourself. :smile: