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Drive Chain Adjustment

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by SPORSTERBOY, Jun 27, 2007.

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    SPORSTERBOY New Member

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    Anyone Know What The Tention On A 03 883 Drive Train Should Be?
    SPORSTERBOY, Jun 27, 2007
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    sporsterboy, are you talking about the final chain drive, like to the rear wheel? Mine is adjusted so that when the bike is loaded, (me on it), there is about an inch of up and down play in the chain. If you're talking about the primary chain, check your manual, but mine says about 5/8" for the primary drive. Hope this helps, but if you have one, always consult your manual. Good luck!
    voodoochild, Jun 27, 2007
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    I thought the sporty had a drive belt , all models have a bit different adjustment for both , call a good locol shop you can trust :roflmao: & ask them if you don't have a book
    but like chucktx say's the manual is the best tool in the box :D
    :cool:
    cowboy, Jun 27, 2007
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    hi sportster......nice to see ya posting again.....and i guess ya didnt get your manual yet!!!! lol lol when adjusting your drive belt with the bike on the ground sitting level, the deflection should be about 1inch......primary as stated in past thread. make sure you move the rear wheel the same distance on each side.....use the coathanger trick......there are 2 holes in the swing arm.....one one each. bend a coat hanger in an L shape and stick in the hole with the long part to the rear........mark it and do the same on the other side.....this will keep the wheel straight and true......have fun....
    chucktx, Jun 27, 2007
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    My Bad, Been Thinking About It All Day, I Was Ask'n About The Primary Chain. I Think It's Loose, Or Maybe The Clutch. Sometimes When I Let Out The Clutch, When I'm Take'n Off In 1st, It Slips Or Hops. Not Real Bad, Mostley It Happen's When It's Still Alittle Cold. But It Is A Issue That Somthing Is Wrong. Hopefully Not A Clutch Problem. No Chuck I Haven't Got That Manual Yet, I Got All Of You With All The Tricks And Knowledge.
    SPORSTERBOY, Jun 28, 2007
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    I JUST ADJUSTED IT, IT HAD ABOUT A INCH OF PLAY, LIKE A ANSTERDAM HOOKER,SO I PUT IT AT ABOUT 1/2NCHS OF PLAY AND AM ABOUT TO RIDE, SO I'LL LET YA KNOW HOW IT FEELS:chopper:
    SPORSTERBOY, Jun 28, 2007
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    let us know how it works for you........and dont forget to send the check!!!!!:) ;)
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    Slugish 2 Hot Rod!
    SPORSTERBOY, Jun 28, 2007
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    Slippage

    I had the same problem....it was the clutch slipping...if the chain slips, you'll hear a horrific mechanical noise--which isn't good.
    walturd, Jul 2, 2007
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