loose chain

[kennym4]

My bike feels like it's starting to get jumpy, at first I thought it was a map issue, but I think it's getting worse ?


What happens when your chain is too loose ?

Will it cause it to jump ?

[Cblast]

You could always adjust the chain and see if that solves the problem.

[BusaWizard]

(Cblast @ Aug. 09 2007,02:26) You could always adjust the chain and see if that solves the problem.

+1

[BUSAFETT]

How much play should there actually be in the chain? I know they stretch but didn't know how early it started.

BF

[WWJD]

for the pivoting of the swing arm, there needs to be SOME play going on. The manual tells you how much, I forget. it should be noticably loose, but not slap-happy loose - if that helps

[Revolution]

05busale adjusted mine twice in the first 3000 miles but the chain settled in after that.

[GSXcite]

When you push up on the chain midway from the front sprocket , you should be able to push up about 3/4 ". If your bike is jumpy, you may have tight spots in your chain, or it just needs to be cleaned and lubricated. How many miles on your chain?

[SnapAttack]

(GSXcite @ Aug. 09 2007,07:45) When you push up on the chain midway from the front sprocket , you should be able to push up about 3/4 ". If your bike is jumpy, you may have tight spots in your chain, or it just needs to be cleaned and lubricated. How many miles on your chain?

+1

Also, be sure to raise the rear end and check for stretching. If it's out of spec, replace the chain AND sprockets.

[Charlesbusa]

The manual states .8" to 1.2" of slack midway between the sprockets in neutral on the kickstand.

Chains stretch a lot in the beginning.

[GSXTacy]

How many miles? It could also be worn out cush rubbers.

[Over_Easy]

Manual says only 1/2" either way with the bike on the ground, but that is still too tight according to every mechanic I have talked to.

Best way is to have a buddy sit on the bike while adjusting to get the same setting it will be in when you are riding.

[dadofthree]

All good points and check the sprockets for missing damaged teeth.

[kennym4]

The chain has just about 7000 miles on it

[Powers739]

I paid a guy at the track to set up my suspension, he stated that the chain was to tight too... he also used to have a busa and stated that the chain needs to be pretty loose and what the manual states is way too tight.

[kennym4]

THANKS EVERYBODY !!

[GSXTacy]

7000 miles, you better check/change the cush rubbers. It WILL make a difference.

[kennym4]

How often do the cush rubber's need to be changed ?

[Spudley]

I believe the manual states 20mm-30mm............ummm....yep, Charles is right....  (.8 - 1.2")

[GSXTacy]

(kennym4 @ Aug. 10 2007,05:26) How often do the cush rubber's need to be changed ?

I do mine once a season. Your chain might need adjusted, but a guarantee the rubbers will make a difference. I think there like 30 bucks a set. Lube them up with wd40 when you put them in or you will never get the hub back on the wheel!