Speed Triple R - Chain & Sprocket Question

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  1. Mkelly21

    Mkelly21 New Member

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    #1 Mkelly21, Sep 10, 2019
    Hello... quick one..

    I've been cleaning my chain & sprocket today and noticed that the chain appears to be very tight.

    Can you help me with my calculation... I've worked on the basis that I measure from the swingarm to the chain (25mm) and then push the chain up and take measurement again (15mm) and then minus one from the other leaving me with 10mm..

    The book states the travel should be between 21-30mm.

    In addition I've discovered that I have a non-standard rear sprocket with 45 teeth instead of 43 - would this make any difference to the chain tension?

    Thanks Mark
     
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  2. bob1

    bob1 Noble Member
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    #2 bob1, Sep 10, 2019
    the book is right and the size of the sprocket shouldn't make any difference to the tension.
     
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  3. Mkelly21

    Mkelly21 New Member

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    #3 Mkelly21, Sep 10, 2019
    Don’t worry... I was being a bell end... all sorted now..
     
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  4. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    #4 SteveRS, Sep 11, 2019
    Have a look at this video. This is how I measure mine.
     
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