Stupid Chain Tightening

[GETFURIOUS]

I don't have issues with having to loosen the axel nut I just hate the dual nut system they have for tightening the chain. On my buddy's Katana it's just a single screw sticking out of the rear of the swing arm. What I hate is having to loose the one nut then adjusting the screw then tightening the nut while hope the screw doesn't move on me.

By the by, I have never loosened my axel nut to the point of daylight between it and the swing arm. FWIW

BLK

IF YOU TRY THIS.....MAYBE IT WON'T BE SUCH A PAIN.....

AFTER PUTING THE BIKE ON THE KICKSTAND, REMOVING THE CARTER PIN, AND LOOSENING THE AXLE NUT.....

GET A "GOOD" 10MM AND 12MM WRENCH WITH LONGER HANDLES TO USE ON THE ADJUSTING NUTS.....(NOT THE WEAK SHORT ONES THAT COME IN THE STOCK KIT).....

THIS SHOULD MAKE IT MUCH EASIER FOR YOU TO LOOSEN THE NUTS AND TRUN THE BOLTS.....

NOW LOOSEN THE 12MM NUTS.....ADJUST THE CHAIN TO THE MARKS THAT YOU WANT.....

USE YOUR FINGERS TO TIGHTEN THE 12MM NUTS AGAINST THE SWINGARM.....

NOW YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO HOLD THE 10MM BOLTS WITH ONE WRENCH AND ONLY HAVE TO TURN THE 12MM NUTS ABOUT A 1/2 TO 3/4 OF A TURN TO TIGHTEN.....

GOOD LUCK.....

B-T-W.....CHANGING THE SWINGARM DOES NOT SOUND LIKE A GOOD IDEA FOR THIS ISSUE.....

JUST MY TWO CENTS WORTH.....

[Have Blue]

I have zero problems with the chain on my 03 B12.  I set it when I install it and chain slack doesnt change between then and when I have to replace the rear tire.  Basically, I only need to adjust my chain once every 6500 miles or so.  I use a dry teflon rubber lube that keeps the "O" rings pliable, stops rust, and doesnt sling off  or hold dirt/grit.  Put the bike on the centerstand, set the chain tension with the adjusters, tighten the axle nut and then lock down the adjusters.  Maybe wipe the chain off every month or so with a dry cloth. Couldnt be easier.

Blue