primary chain adjustment

  • PUB
    PUB
    15 years ago

    gday all!

    I was just wondering how often you people adjust the primary chain on your sportsters. I have a 2008 883 std with 9,500ks on it. The first time i adjusted it was about 5,500 ks, then at its 8,000k service and now its got 9,500 and feels like it needs it again, no i havent looked yet but i know what it feels like when a bit slack! Any way was just wondering if anyone else needs to do it more often then the scheduled services. MMMM i do ride pretty hard most of the time after all what is a sporty for!!!! Just putting it out there in case i,ve got a weak primary chain or something and it needs replacing. Thanks in advance people, stay safe and upright boys and girls.

  • RISKY
    RISKY
    15 years ago

    Hi PUB,

    What makes you think the primary chain needs adjusting,does it make any sort of noises.

    My 08 Sporty 883 has a loud clang when first gear is selected ?

    I have changed the gear oil but have not adjusted the chain yet now done 2500kms

    RISKY

  • jim76
    jim76
    15 years ago
    how do u adjust the chain pub i am interrested in how other people go about it. i tighten mine up at 1300km thought it had a bit to much slack