How to Correctly Adjust your Chain

This video is a part of a series on our channel from videos we shot with Elevate. Today we talk about how-to adjust your chain properly.
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[@bertamusprime618]

Thanks for the video and thanks for the Chain Lube tip about using WD-40. I never thought of chain lube doing that to the chain but totally makes sense. Keep up the great work and when you gonna start selling those Dunlop Stickers 😉.

[@jonathanbennett4836]

I was always told that wd-40 is not a lubricant.

[@cbh148]

I 3D printed an insert for chain slack adjustment to make sure it’s in the 53-63mm range above the rear slider bolt that Yamaha spec’d for YZ125.

[@dylanfilmz676]

If you’re not riding sandy or on dirt do not use wd40

[@jcarman2389]

Hey I adjusted my chain and got the wheel alignment perfect, but my master link keeps snapping off and I’ve gone through 5 master links, I just changed my tire and put the wheel back on and the problem started then, any suggestions would be amazing

[@seashackf1]

Great advice about no chain lube. Glad to see more people talking about it. It’s more about rust prevention and keeping the chain clean than lubrication. Especially on an o-ring chain where the lub is sealed in. Fortnine has two great video’s on cleaning and lubing proving it. They are a must see for those that haven’t already.

[@billderych1291]

I've always used wd40, chain definitely stays cleaner.

[@bradley7723]

Got a klr650 for cheap as the previous owner had chain way to tight and it actually took out the trans output shaft.

[@Ktm-jas]

Ktm exc (pds) 55-58 mm to the service book.

[@motomogul4023]

wd40 on non O ring chains or just O ring, is the sprocket alignment tool ok to use? I don’t trust those marks sometimes , thanks

[@TheCarlejoseph]

Thanks for the video. I think many people overlook the chain adjustment and it leads to more significant issues.

[@apriloneal3397]

Thanks Jay

[@Hanibul_Lecktor]

Never use WD40, it becomes hydrostatic.

[@human1513]

I have seen KTM's and other bikes that will crack and break the rear engine casing mount(s) if the chain is too tight.

[@Sinodasilva]

hi jay, can you make a video on how to treat aluminum oxidation on the yz front forks , there is hardly any info about this on the web

[@deganwilder620]

Thanks Jay…Good refresher. Have had a chance to check out the Stark Vargs clicker chain adjuster system?

[@billbob9304]

Is it ok to run with the adjustment of the axle blocks inside of the hash marks, or is that not recommended?

[@bigironjakesd619]

Jay o ring chain or non o ring chain? What should my son run on his 2016 yz250f track bike?

[@ioanniskonovesis3438]

Im to scared to do it i might just add a tensioner roller perhaps instead

[@mickcain7397]

Line wrenches are great for the jam nuts so that you don't strip them.