Chain adjustment sticker

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  1. bainsworld

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    I have a '96 VFR750 and would like to see a close-up photo of same bike with the chain adjustment limit sticker attached. Mine is missing so I am not sure if my chain has been adjusted too far or not. Or is there another way to tell?

    Thanks,
    Wazza
     
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    The adjustment sticker is only accurate if it were the original location and you were running stock sprockets and chain length.

    The books recommend I believe 1/2" to 1" of slack fo FIFTH gen... But don't hold me to that. You measure that by pushing the chain at the center(between the sprockets in the middle) and see how much deflection it has.
     
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    Even with the stock sprockets and chain, the sticker is notoriously inaccurate.

    Forget that it was ever there, just keep drive chain slack between 0.6 and 1.0 cm, measured beneath the swingarm.
     
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    VT.

    From what I have gathered here, you are far more knowledgeable than I on mechanical issues, but then most are. But .6cm is only about 1/4 inch. Is that not a little tight? Waddayathink?
     
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    There is a spec in the manual IIRC, something about the chain length over 20 links. That will be a better indicator of the chain stretch service limit.
     
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    Check the manual. You should have around an inch of slack, I think. If you don't have a manual, you can download it from this site. It's in the VFR info tab under specifications.
     
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    chain replace sticker

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    I'm sorry about those other guy's answers. They are a friendly bunch, but are easily distracted and are prone to giving totally unrelated answers.

    As you can see, if the sprocket is past the notch on the guard, it is time to replace the chain.

    :crazy:
     
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    He asked if there was another way to tell, so we steered him in a better direction because that sticker is crap. Checking the sag, per the manual, is a good way to check the chain.
     
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    What if -1 in front

    I have a '96 and I went 1 down in front when I put a new chain on. I don't have a sticker, but was wondering if the sticker would apply in my scenario. Is there a reason it says to replac at that time? Is there a limit to how far back you can adjust the rear wheel?
     
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    ..listen to krazy. Some mis-understanding going on here.

    The sticker is a guide to show when the chain is stretched to the point it should be replaced (with stock sprockets). It has nothing to do with chain slack.
     
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    We are not checking to see if the chain is worn out. We are checking chain slack my friend. He wanted to know if his chain was "ADJUSTED TOO FAR OR NOT". Open your eyes and read.


     
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    It is hard to tell what he asking exactly, but my initial thought is that he is trying to determine if the chain had passed the service limit, not what the chain slack adjustment is....i thought the first few posts were answering a question that hadn't been asked.
     
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    I've shown my picture, that shows if the chain has been adjusted too far. Mine has nothing to do with slack or sag. Instead it shows when the chain is old and the spocket is adjusted too far back, and needs to be replaced for safe riding.

    I would like to see a pic of which sticker you are talking about, because the only other chain related sticker I have, describes freeplay of 20mm/0.75" and could be on the windshield and it would'nt affect it's accuracy.

    :crazy:
     
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