sprocket i/o - Latest Comments in Turning 30K

Re: Turning 30K

thomas — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:41:58 -0000

John: I've got some photos of the VW up on http://picasaweb.google.com/he... btw .. it's my wifes' 1971 VW Bus. I'm not a big fan of driving it due to the shifter, so I can't tease my wife about not wanting to ride her own motorcycle too much =) Glad to hear that your gal passed the class!

Re: Turning 30K

thomas — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:39:29 -0000

Every time I've tightened the chain, I've become less worried about getting it absolutely exact. I must have spent 45 minutes doing it the first time, and maybe 15 minutes doing it this time. I just say to myself "I see 5 in the middle, and 6 peeking out on the right", and make sure I see roughly the same thing on the other side. If I get it wrong, I'm sure I will notice when I'm riding. =)

Re: Turning 30K

Ben — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:54:51 -0000

Course I love posts like this. I recently struggled with adjusting my chain. You're right its a major pain on this bike and I've never felt satisfied that I've got it just right. The chain tension is fine but I find it hard to tell if its aligned exactly horizontally and vertically. It looks like it might be easier on the new F800GS. Did you notice how the tensioners differed on that one? Not sure its worth a $10k investment though :)

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Re: Turning 30K

John — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:09:14 -0000

NICE VW! Do you have any pics of it online anywere?

I've got a heap of stuff to do on my Dakar now... Got a Pro-Oiler to fit, which means thoroughly cleaning the chain, which because it is an endless type, requires removing the swingarm. The swingarm is filthy as well. At my pace this will be a whole-weekend job. Also want to add more camber washers to my Fastway pegs to tilt them upwards a bit.

My girlfriend completed her learner motorcycle license course on the weekend and is excited about getting a bike. I'm excited too!

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