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16 Jun 2006 09:31 #54911 by biscuit0229
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My chain seems to have become loose. Wants to jump teeth on the sprocket when taking off in first. I'm at work... anything I can do for a quick tightening job for the ride home...

I have a 79 kz 1000 if that helps.

Huck

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16 Jun 2006 09:57 #54920 by Mcdroid
Replied by Mcdroid on topic Tightening chain
Nothing 'quick fix'. Get out your tool kit...all you need is one wrench...loosen the lock nuts, screw in the endbolts to lengthen your wheel base (= tighter chain) keeping in mind both sides must be equal in length and re-tighten the lock nuts. Voila!:)
Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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16 Jun 2006 09:59 #54921 by lifeliberty
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don't you need to also loosen the large axel nut and the rear brake stay? I think I remember doing that when i had my 550.

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16 Jun 2006 10:24 #54926 by biscuit0229
Replied by biscuit0229 on topic Tightening chain
Thanks a lot... I do maintenance at work so hey.. my tool bag is here...

Much appreciative

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16 Jun 2006 12:07 #54961 by wireman
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definately loosen the axle nut.dont forget to put cotter pin in whe you tighten it back up.;)

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16 Jun 2006 14:15 #54994 by biscuit0229
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already tightened... however looks like won't be able to tighten again.. maybe time for a new chain. thanks for all the help... pics of my work in progress coming soon...

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16 Jun 2006 15:14 #54996 by steell
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Sounds like it's time for new sprockets as well :D
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