I have to say, you have the sequence incorrect. The sequence should start with the axle NUT (not the bolt as you did in the video. The nut is 24mm) loosen first, then the locking nuts and then make the adjustment. When the adjustment is done, the locking nut should be tighten first then the axle bolt can be tightened. Additionally, the slack is measured by first pushing DOWN on the chain, record the distance, then push up and record this measurement, then subtract to get the slack measurement.
In english the first is a spanner the second is a ratchet and the attachment for the ratchet is a socket. Hope this helps. I enjoy your posts keep up the good work.
That's in British English. In American English, the first item is a "wrench", an "open-end wrench" to be specific. There is also the "closed-end wrench", also called a "ring wrench" (again, in American English).
I don't see a mention of checking that the chain adjuster is in the same position on both sides. You must adjust both sides equally to keep the rear wheel aligned with the front wheel. If your front wheel isn't in line with the rear they will fight with each other when you're cornering and create uneven tyre wear. The way to actually see if both wheels are aligned isn't to go by the sprocket to see if it's straight with the chain, you need to run a straight edge across the diameter of the rear wheel the length of the bike across the diameter of the front wheel, measure the distance between the straight edge and the front wheel, then do the same on the other side. Both measurements should be the same.
Hi Thomas! Now is the time to lose the followers who prefer cinema to motorcycles. 😂 I'm joking ! 😉 It's important to properly maintain your motorcycle with the appropriate tools (such as these open-end spanners) to ride safely. This kind of video is always useful. 👍 Have a nice week.
Hello again, I'm still trying to find a dealership here in Georgia, United States that even has A CB -500X for sale... Your video shows me that even somebody like myself who has little knowledge of motorcycles can do some of the easier maintenance yourself. thanks... I don't understand the hidden costs that they put on motorcycles here. They tell you the motorcycle is $6999 but for you to leave the show Room with it, they add another $1500 somehow.. It is different with cars ,where you can knock thousands of dollars off the starting price before your purchase.. It makes no sense.🤷♂️🇺🇸. Have a great day... stay safe...
I bought mine brand new for 6600€ with the comfort accessories installed and ready go ride.. really depends on which dealer is prepared to offer you a good deal. I had 2 dealers within 30km of each other, so I could negotiate which could give me the best deal ;)
@@thebrightrider Thanks for your input.. with covid, the bike seems to be very hard to come by now.. so they have you at their mercy... I might have to wait till closer to Spring when there are more available.😎
@@michaelbrowne541 In Canada and presumably the U.S., the base price doesn't include the freight (shipping), PDI (building/inspecting the bike), and "admin" fees (which are fictional)... so all those are added on, then there's tax, and here we have tax on taxes, because Canada.
@@Thirsty_Fox So I guess I'm not alone with these added charges.. The guy in the show Room by me said that if he could get one he would have to have a shipped and I would have to pay that charge.. What about the other bikes that they have in the show Room when you walk in... I guess they charge you for those delivery charges also.. It all sounds like a big scam.. That everybody's getting burnt with.. It almost sounds like false advertising.. they should just give you that number up front... Thanks for your response enjoy the bike if you have one... stay safe🇺🇸
Thanks. Useful video. By the way did you adjust your suspension for when carrying a pillion passenger and luggage? If so, how did you go about getting the right setting for riding? Maybe a “how to...” video on this, might be worth while? (Just a suggestion).
Hello. Thanks for the tutorial ;) I have seen other videos on chain adjustment where they recommend to measure the play (the 35mm) in several sections of the chain and not just in one as you did. What do you think ? How often do you adjust it ? Cheers.
@@CalciteSerendipity I think it is... I am not one of those guys that washes there bike to much. Never cleaned it with high pressure. There are better aftermarket one's / check westerncyclesupply.com/himalayan-head-bearing-set.
In het werkplaatshandboek staat zijstand. Als je hem op zijn zijstand staat hangt de achterveer zoiezo al iets door( gewicht van de motor) waardoor de ketting strakker komt. Het zal ook wel lukken op de centerstand maar let dan wel op dat de ketting niet te strak is de motor op de grond staat of beladen is. ;)
Chain adjustment should be done when the bike is on the side stand not the center stand and the chain should be measured for free play from center of chain rivet up and down not from bottom and top of chain movement ..
