Chain Adjustment

93whitevfr · 08-12-2008, 08:44 AM

Have a 93 VFR new to this single sided swing arm. How do you adjust the chain?

derstuka · 08-12-2008, 08:52 AM

Very easy to do (should be the same as 4th-6th gens still I am assuming).....loosen the axle bolt, and then use the spanner tool to rotate the eccentric hub, retighten the axle bolt, and you are good to go.

Download the manual here if you are unsure.

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drewl · 08-12-2008, 08:57 AM

The bolt you loosen first is located at the very rear of the swing arm. The eccentric hub he is referring to is the gear looking thing on the right side of the swing arm.

geronpg · 08-21-2008, 03:31 PM

Guys,
If this will help anybody, it is possible to adjust the chain without the tool kit. I didn't get one with my bike, and I haven't bought one yet, but I probably will.
I'm not necessarily recommending it, but here's what I did: I had studied the shop manual, to understand how the eccentric hub adjustment worked. With the bike on the centerstand, I loosened the pinch bolt, and put pentrating oil around the adjuster ring. (not sure it needed it, but just wanted to make it easy). I took an allen/hex head wrench and put the end against against one of the teeth of the adjuster ring, and gently tapped on the "L" end. A punch with a flat end would work, too. Slighly firm taps, but gentle. It moved the adjuster ring, and the chain gradually tightened. Didn't mar or dent the ring at all. I re-tightened the pinch bolt, cleaned and lubed the chain, and all is well. Like I said, I'm not recommending it, but if you don't have the spanner wrench, all is not lost. The key is to be gentle and not bang up the adjustment ring.

Mac · 08-21-2008, 04:03 PM

You can turn the clinch nut, it will also turn the eccentric hub. Retighten axle nut, all good!
Do like Derstuka said, down load.

Mac

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08-12-2008, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
93whitevfr Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: Today 09:35 AM Posts: 6 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chain Adjustment Have a 93 VFR new to this single sided swing arm. How do you adjust the chain?

08-12-2008, 08:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 07:47 AM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,379 Thanks: 12 Thanked 101 Times in 68 Posts	Very easy to do (should be the same as 4th-6th gens still I am assuming).....loosen the axle bolt, and then use the spanner tool to rotate the eccentric hub, retighten the axle bolt, and you are good to go. Download the manual here if you are unsure. *Downloadable Parts Catalogs and Service Manuals* __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

08-12-2008, 08:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 10:09 AM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,247 Thanks: 29 Thanked 57 Times in 51 Posts	The bolt you loosen first is located at the very rear of the swing arm. The eccentric hub he is referring to is the gear looking thing on the right side of the swing arm. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

08-21-2008, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
geronpg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 11-06-2008 02:25 PM Location: Fayetteville, NC My Ride: 2004 VFR ABS Asphalt Black Posts: 25 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Guys, If this will help anybody, it is possible to adjust the chain without the tool kit. I didn't get one with my bike, and I haven't bought one yet, but I probably will. I'm not necessarily recommending it, but here's what I did: I had studied the shop manual, to understand how the eccentric hub adjustment worked. With the bike on the centerstand, I loosened the pinch bolt, and put pentrating oil around the adjuster ring. (not sure it needed it, but just wanted to make it easy). I took an allen/hex head wrench and put the end against against one of the teeth of the adjuster ring, and gently tapped on the "L" end. A punch with a flat end would work, too. Slighly firm taps, but gentle. It moved the adjuster ring, and the chain gradually tightened. Didn't mar or dent the ring at all. I re-tightened the pinch bolt, cleaned and lubed the chain, and all is well. Like I said, I'm not recommending it, but if you don't have the spanner wrench, all is not lost. The key is to be gentle and not bang up the adjustment ring. __________________ ride safely-don't get hurt

08-21-2008, 04:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mac Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: Today 03:06 AM Location: NC High Country My Ride: '06 Interceptor Posts: 139 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	You can turn the clinch nut, it will also turn the eccentric hub. Retighten axle nut, all good! Do like Derstuka said, down load. Mac

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