Ok, so I watched a video online about adjusting the chain. I definitely need to get this done sooner rather than later. I probably have around 2 inches of slack, I didn't measure it, but if I push up from the middle of the chain, I can touch the swingarm
So I watch this video, not sv specific, and it says to loosen the rear axle nuts, then there should be two adjustment screws connected to it. I'm like "ok, that seems simple enough!
I get down there, and I'm staring at the rear of my swingarm where the wheel attaches going "this **** looks nothing like the video. wtf is this thing?!?"
The problem being, I am a visual learner. I do a lot better with pictures/video and instructions, than just typed out instructions. But at this point, I will take whatever I can get. I searched the FAQ section, and I didn't find anything to help me with the specifics:
1) wtf is that "cotter pin" looking thing going through the rear axle nut, and how the heck do I loosen the thing, if I even have to on the SV?
2) I don't see any "adjustment nuts" anywhere. How the heck do I tighten this thing?
So, basically, does anyone have a guide with step by step instructions about how to adjust your chain, from looking at the bike sitting on the kickstand, through adjusting, and back to having clean hands, looking at your bike with a properly adjusted chain?
edit: in case you're wondering, when I go down to adjust it, I'll bring a tape measure so I'm not "eyeballing" it. Also, neither my chain or sprockets are worn, I bought it last year and only put about 4k miles opn it, probably closer to 3k. I plan on double or tripling that this year.
So I watch this video, not sv specific, and it says to loosen the rear axle nuts, then there should be two adjustment screws connected to it. I'm like "ok, that seems simple enough!
I get down there, and I'm staring at the rear of my swingarm where the wheel attaches going "this **** looks nothing like the video. wtf is this thing?!?"
The problem being, I am a visual learner. I do a lot better with pictures/video and instructions, than just typed out instructions. But at this point, I will take whatever I can get. I searched the FAQ section, and I didn't find anything to help me with the specifics:
1) wtf is that "cotter pin" looking thing going through the rear axle nut, and how the heck do I loosen the thing, if I even have to on the SV?
2) I don't see any "adjustment nuts" anywhere. How the heck do I tighten this thing?
So, basically, does anyone have a guide with step by step instructions about how to adjust your chain, from looking at the bike sitting on the kickstand, through adjusting, and back to having clean hands, looking at your bike with a properly adjusted chain?
edit: in case you're wondering, when I go down to adjust it, I'll bring a tape measure so I'm not "eyeballing" it. Also, neither my chain or sprockets are worn, I bought it last year and only put about 4k miles opn it, probably closer to 3k. I plan on double or tripling that this year.