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Old 08-04-2002, 08:01 PM
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i put about 7 hrs on my z400 and my dad only put about 2 on his and my chain alot looser then his so i think after the break in i am gonan tightn it up but don;t know how? the z is my first qaud and i love it! So any tips on how to tighten the chain up ?

 
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Old 08-04-2002, 09:29 PM
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Can't be all that hard to too.

I would get the owners manuel and go to the section on chain adjustment and follow the instructions.

You might need some better tools than what comes with the machine though.

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Old 08-05-2002, 01:57 AM
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pretty simple really, the pain in the **** part is that you have to take the rear caliper off to access the 2 fasteners underneath it. adjust it and lign up the marks and be sure to torque the bolts down properly. I've heard alot of people complaining that the bolts were too tight. make sure you have a good quality socket and breaker bar.
 
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Old 08-05-2002, 06:58 AM
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there is no need to remove the rear caliper to adjust the chain. just use an open/box end wrench and you're all set.
 
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Old 08-05-2002, 09:09 AM
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TORQUE WRENCH, TORQUE WRENCH, TORQUE WRENCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Say it out loud with us while holding it over your head.

Make sure you take these bolts to spec in the manual that comes with the bike... Remove the rear caliper to get the wrench on it. Not more than a few minutes more of work for a ride without worry...

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Old 08-05-2002, 12:14 PM
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<< the pain in the **** part is that you have to take the rear caliper off to access the 2 fasteners underneath it. >>



I am surprised Suzuki designed it this way.

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Old 08-05-2002, 12:52 PM
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I said the same thing about alot of stuff on that junk CRAPTOR I sold.
 
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Old 08-05-2002, 01:38 PM
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raptorACDC,

I am glad you got the junk CRAPTOR and not me.

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Old 08-05-2002, 01:47 PM
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They are all junk compared to a Suzuki or Honda.
 
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Old 08-05-2002, 02:24 PM
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The Yamaha's that I have are of equal quality to the Hondas and Kawasaki's that are in my storage facility.

I believe you in that They are all junk compared to a Suzuki or Honda.

Yamaha engineers decided to sit down with the Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki engineers and in this part of the product cycle it was deemed that it was Yamaha's turn in producing all junk.

raptorACDC,

Thank you for your insight into the matter of the design of the Suzuki chain adjustment.









 


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