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Offline IAmCitizenMe

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A few minor questions
« on: July 30, 2009, 09:18:59 AM »
I finally got me Diamond chain and JT sprockets in the mail. Replacing the old ones was a task, having never done it before. But it all went smoothly and I could probably do it again in a quarter of the time now that I have the experience. I think I just grew up a little.

1) But I have a question about the chain. Out of the box, it was all greased up. I put it on and my wheel spun beautifully, but I'm not sure. Do I have to clean off the packaging grease and apply new stuff or should I leave it as is and grease as needed or should I just go ahead and apply new grease?

2) I don't know if it's just more noticeable now that she runs smoother with the new chain/sprox, but my engine seems to vibrate a lot harder now. I didn't touch anything on the motor (other than the case and sprocket, of course) during the process. I checked the alignment and it seems to be pretty spot-on. I don't know how to tell how much shake is too much and what is normal. It starts to get noticeable at around 6,000 rpms.

3) As I was realigning my back wheel, I noticed that the tire is closer to the right side of the swing arm than it is the left. Is this something I should be worried about? Like I said before, I checked the alignment (using a flat board, touching both wheels) like it said in the Clymer and it looks good.

2 and 3 could be related. Hell, they could all three be related to one another. What do you ladies & gent's think?
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Offline NickC

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Re: A few minor questions
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2009, 11:51:11 AM »
How is your chain tension?
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Re: A few minor questions
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2009, 11:57:49 AM »
Did you removed the wheel spacers when you took the wheel off (any chance they got reversed)?  That would explain the off-center wheel.  I'd think you'd notice that it was off centered when you rotated the wheel checking for bindage but you never know.
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Re: A few minor questions
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2009, 12:10:19 PM »
The vibrations could be coincidental.

Check your motor mounts.  I noticed vibration and was wondering about it..... ::)

Then the next Monday when I do my usual walkaround inspection I noticed that a motor mount nut was completely missing  :o

Check that they're tight  ;D
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Re: A few minor questions
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2009, 01:46:49 PM »
Chain tension is set right.

I'm almost 100% positive I put the rear wheel back together properly. The alignment with the front tire is right on and it rides straight as an arrow.

I checked the motor mounts and gave them a good proper tightening with a torque wrench.
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