Tightening chain on Daytona 955i

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  1. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    Jun 13, 2015
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    Hi I'm trying to tighten the chain on my 03 plate 955i (single sided swing arm) I've removed the pinch bolt but the C spanner won't move in either direction. Am I missing something? Any help will see gratefully accepted. Thanks guys
     
  2. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    It is not unknown for the adjuster thingy to seize into the s/arm. This is due to lack of lubrication in that area. I would just carefully apply a suitable hammer to the c spanner to try to break the grip, after firstly applying a goodly quantity of WD40 or similar and letting it soak in for as long as your boredom threshold/patience will allow.:mad:
    Do not be tempted to apply too much lubrication to the adjuster when you tighten it up again as the pinch bolt may not be able to apply enough force to stop it moving out of adjustment.:eek: There is a fine line between to much and too little lube in that area it would seem.:confused::rolleyes:
    Almost forgot ... the c spanner should have a sleeve extension to go over the handle in order to give a bit more leverage.
     
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  3. t552

    t552 Senior Member

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    Almost certainly it's seized. The only real cure is a strip down and clean. This often gets overlooked especially by people who service the bikes themselves or just pay for minor services. Expect it to look like this
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  4. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    Jun 13, 2015
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    Thanks for all the advice guys looks like the buggers seized. Which is a double kick in the nuts as I don't have a Socket big enough to take the wheel offwill keep you all posted thanks guys
     
  5. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    Would it be possibble to try seperating the the arm more with a large screwdriver where the pinch bolt is?
    If it is done carefully, or even using a small wooden wedge, just to ensure at least one side is fully released...
    Then maybe a wooden/soft mallet
     
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  6. t552

    t552 Senior Member

    Nov 17, 2014
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    Don't get 46mm but 1 13/16inch. cheaper and 1/2inch drive. think its for a mini stub axle.
     
  7. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    Jun 13, 2015
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    Cheers fir the advice guys
     
  8. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    Jun 13, 2015
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    Has anybody got a diagram how to strip the swing arm down to this? I've got the wheel off but struggling to work out what next
     
  9. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    Try this YouTube link

    Linky
     
  10. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    Jun 13, 2015
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    Cheers man! Got it striped down so I can see the bearings inside now
     
  11. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    Cool
    I hope it goes smoothly for you
     
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