Why!!?

[Sjorge450R]

Why does the chain on the R get more slack when the rear shock is compressed? I dont like how my chain came from Honda with like 3 inches of slack I went back to the .5 to .75" and when I compress the rear, it gets looser. Is this because of the linkage setup?

[N300exJ]

Yeah it does a lil bit. I think Rath has a how too on there site for setting a 450R's chain.

[GIXXER1KR]

Id have to say its the best design for a rear swing arm.I would much rather have it loosen than tighten on compression.Dont gotta worry about snapping a chain or streching it.If your not sure where is should be adjusted to u should just compress it a little and make sure its not too loose!!!!

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by GIXXER1KR
Id have to say its the best design for a rear swing arm.I would much rather have it loosen than tighten on compression.Dont gotta worry about snapping a chain or streching it.If your not sure where is should be adjusted to u should just compress it a little and make sure its not too loose!!!!

oh i know how to adjust the chain and I love that design of how it loosens i just wanted to know why...lol.

[d3ktrix]

The swing arm would have to get longer as the shock compresses to keep the chain the same tightness :P

Nothing to do with the shock linkage.

[N300exJ]

Oh wait i think its GTthunders website that has the how to on setting your 450Rs chain correctly