oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I can never seem to get it right. Here's my question, in looking through the paper work that came with my bike, it appears the original owner of the bike raised the rear an inch when he installed the Penske rear shock. My chain seems to make a lot of noise , and wondered if due to raising the rear, would thst cause me to have to run the chain slightly looser than spec?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Raising the rear will require adjusting the chain back to spec. If your getting the required movement the height adjustment won't cause it to go back out. Just make sure the chain isn't junk or dry. I run mine on the loose end to where it just touches the swingarm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron505 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Lube! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pieman Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I have that pyramid rear huger so I can't run the chain too loose. I agree with Blue03636. You want to run it loose but close to spec. If is sounds like it is rubbing a little check the rear sprocket. I had to replace mine at 20,000. It warped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I just recall hearing a few different racers mention they had to run there chain on the loose side of things becuase of suspension geometry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 we run them loose to make sure the chain doesn't bind when the suspension is completely compressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82packer Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Run it at 50mm of slack and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I probably need sprockets anyways, but i will re adjust and get back with you guys. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 we run them loose to make sure the chain doesn't bind when the suspension is completely compressed.Makes sense. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) It's now adjusted as close to pats fz1 site as I.can get From pats site. From pats site Edited March 1, 2012 by oldschoolsdime92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) chain was too tight. thanks guys! Edited March 1, 2012 by oldschoolsdime92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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