How To Adjust Your Motorcycle's CHAIN & Alignment 

Hope this is Clear and Concise. I'll post more videos on how to adjust chains using different types of adjusters styles. If you have any questions message me on Instagram. instagram.com/motorcyclemecha/

At the end, that was @MotoJitsu celebrating your new subscribers. 🤣 Thank you for the videos, bike maintenance is a huge part of owning a motorcycle, especially if you plan long rides.

Thank you so much! That was explained very nicely, especially getting that rear axle perfectly aligned. Cheers!

This is the best video instruction I have seen on adjusting motorcycle chains. Keep up the good work 👍

Do both axle bolts need to be loosened ? Every video I watch only shows the side of the chain being loosened but lockouts are loosened on both sides

Short, simple & very informative, awesome video, well done!! thanks for sharing your knowledge!! 👍👍

Thank you moto for finding this Mecha😀

I really appreciate your videos. Thank you!

great job. i'm impressed with the precission! nice camera shots with laser pointer. thank you for help. very inspiring

Oh finally, i needed this video.

Thank you Sir I learned a lot watching your videos great help for a new big bike owner

Do I need a center stand too or can I just use the rear stand?

This is the best explained video ive seen

Excellent instructional video. Thanks! (that a&&hole, every day LOL- every neighborhood has one)

Great videos. Came here as a Motojitsu fan a while back. We definitely need more of these reliable maintenances videos on youtube. I think this is a real niche service for youtube that I hope continues. I've subscribed and set notifications to all your future videos. For a future video request, maybe some videos on pre-ride checks...safety things you, as an expert mechanic, would check before riding a motorcycle...safety items beyond just checking tire PSI. Thanks for this video though and looking forward to your next one!

Thank you so much! ❤

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Добрый день. Дружище, подскажи, какой момент затяжки у болта крепления ведущей звезды?

Hey Mike, just found this video, thank you! I will be adjusting the chain slack for the first time soon, in the manual for my bike (2018 Kawasaki Z650) it says to set the motorcycle on the side stand while adjusting. Would it make a huge difference if I do it your way on the rear wheel stand? Thanks!

My 2023 Klr650 says to adjust the chain with the weight off the swing arm to 1.2-1.6 inch slack. It makes the chain seem really tight when the suspension compresses. What’s your thoughts?

Thanks for the tips and tricks any recommendations on chain brands???

Are all motorcycle sprockets aligned so the tire is aligned in the swing arm? My owners manual says to use the marks on the thing a ma jigs and reference the marks on the swing arm. For the record I did it the way you described in the video.

Great video. Dumb question. If my axle isn't perfectly aligned. The red dot is moving as the chain rotates. What's the easiest way to adjust it? Loosen the axle, and then what? I'm a new rider, and I have a hard time making small adjustments to get the tick marks even on both sides.

Any input on adjusting chain tension based off the suspension loaded with rider weight?

Hey Mike! Is the first step crucial? Trying to adjust the chain on my DRZ and don't have a torque wrench or the cool lazer. Thanks for the vid man🤙

Do you have a video for changing front break pads on a sport bike ?

Thank You.

I love that. Gotta get me one of those lasers.

1 plus sub. Greetings from Hungary. Your family name originates from here.

So first torque the axle nut and then the adjuster nuts?

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This crackhead put my chain too tight! I drove about 12 miles with it super tight. Do you think I caused any permanent damage? 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000… just bought this damn bike can’t even enjoy it, all the motorcycle shops are too busy to work on it. Don’t wanna leave it there for two weeks. I’m out here in the Smoky Mountains. Just want to enjoy the summer! So aggravating.

Thanks a lot was

Rich Wisdom, better technique to keep going on the Moto instead of the walking (they are epic stories for a reason)

Should the bike be in gear?

that is no 90° 180°

😂 yeah I know what you mean by that guy

Check your owners manual before you take advice from these videos. Most bikes that I know of state keep bike on side stand not lift to check chain.

Never trust your adjustment notches, and throw away your lazer tool! Sprocket and chain alignment is not that important, wheel alignment is. This how a motorcycle racer adjusts the chain; First you need a 6' straight edge. Press an aluminum angle iron against the rear tire, while an assistant measures the distance between the straight edge and the front tire, then repeat on the other side, then adjust. You will feel the handling improve instantly. I have been doing this since 1970 on all my race bikes and street bikes, and I have never come across a MC with accurate adjustment notches.