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chain alignment

PostPosted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 6:20 pm
by joe swoonara
how`s everyone checking their chain alignment , tried using the vernier as a depth gauge but get a different result every time ! :roll:
neither MB or SR have brackets in stock ,any other stockists or accurate methods in use

Re: chain alignment

PostPosted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 12:24 pm
by Dimitrios_231
If you don't have the proper tool,
you can use:
a) Flat metallic ruler or similar with a hole,you'll need to use the stem of a vernier caliper through the hole.
Drill the hole somewhere that will suit to take measurements for both the front and rear sprocket.
b) Flat metallic ruler or similar with a M8 hole.
Tight on it,using a M8 bolt and nut a TDC (if you have) dial gauge bracket (125,150,175cc or 200cc).You'll need to use a dial gauge extension with this method.
c) By eye :mrgreen: ;)

Re: chain alignment

PostPosted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 2:27 pm
by dickie
i'm not sure how you'd use a steel rule as it's a bit too wobbly (genuine engineering term).

i did this

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Re: chain alignment

PostPosted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 4:24 pm
by Dimitrios_231
It doesn't have to be a ruler,you can use a steel flat bar.

Re: chain alignment

PostPosted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:45 pm
by bob
dickie wrote:i'm not sure how you'd use a steel rule as it's a bit too wobbly (genuine engineering term).

i did this

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Exactly same way I do it, simples :D