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Lpechon
Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 01:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Just had the good fortune of having a low millage 1996 S1 in like new condition follow me home. The previous owner converted it to chain drive and I am trying to find out how much slack should there be in the chain. The bike is set up for the track and is more fun than a man should be allowed to have.

Anyone out there have experience with chain conversion that may be able to help with info?

Thanks
Lou
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Rick_a
Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 03:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Set the swingarm so that the front sprocket, swingarm pivot, and rear axle are all in line. Set at ~1/4" slack at this point. Allow the bike to set at full extension (bounce on the seat a few times for good measure) and check the slack. This will be it for as long as the bike stays at that ride height.
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Guell
Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 04:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It wouldnt have happened to be a sweet red s1 with the pro series rear sets, race exhaust and race intake with the pro series clip ons was it?

(Message edited by guell on June 29, 2010)
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Lpechon
Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 08:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yes it is. How did you know?
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Lpechon
Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 08:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks for the info Rick.
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Guell
Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 09:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

you might want to wipe my drool off the tank, i live up in summerville, and saw it in lowcountry. We should get together sometime, are you keeping it a track only bike or using it on the street?
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Rick_a
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 12:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

No problem, just don't forget the pics.
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Lpechon
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 06:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Guell
So that was all the spots on the tank. Yes, I am going to leave it set up for the track. I have an XB9SX and a Road King for the street. I also teach the MSF courses at the Weapons Station and the Military Sport Bike Course. We have a 1 1/2 mile course, with 11 turns, we use for "highway speeds" training. I will use the S1 for this also.

Lou
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