Hajirosan

Need tips on procedure for adjusting chain tension on 2000 Rebel 250. How tight is 'just right'? How often is adjustment needed?



Hajirosan, Cranbury NJ

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cagie

Here's how:

With bike off and in Neutral and on sidestand (Never check chain slack while bike is running):

Check chain slack on the bottom run midway between sprockets. It should be 5/8" - 1". If it is more than that you risk damage to chain and/or frame.

To Adjust:

• Loosen the axel nut (22mm and 17mm wrenches)
• Loosen the lock nut on each adjuster (10mm wrench)
• Tighten the adjusting nuts until the proper chain slack is attained (Slowly, a little on each side to keep it even)
• Make sure the chain stretch indicators are not out of tolerance. They should be aligned with the rear edges of the axle slots and not any further. More than that and you need a new chain. Also, if the chain is unevenly stretched (tight in one spot, loose on another) you need a new chain (and possibly sprockets)
• Tighten the lock nuts,
• Tighten the rear axle to 65fp or 88 N-m
• Recheck chain slack
• Clean and Lubricate chain

You should inspect the chain slack after about 500 miles (or before each ride).

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Hajirosan

Cagie,
Thanks - this is exactly the info I needed.
BTW, how many miles is the average Rebel chain good for?

Hajirosan

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cagie

Depends on your riding style/habits. Last chain I changed had over 10k on it.

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87 CMX450C 'Black Lithium'

Hajirosan

OK - I'm just over 10K on this one, and I think it's original equipment. Sounds like I'd better have a Honda Mechanic look it over...

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flitecontrol

You can change it yourself and save $ if you are so inclined. Would recommend changing front and rear sprockets at the same time. Good time to switch to a larger front or smaller rear if you are so inclined (see posts on 15T front sprocket and 30T rear).

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cagie

^^ ditto... it's easy and inexpensive to do yourself. One caveat is that you would need some sort of method to raise the rear of the bike to get the back wheel off (safely).

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87 CMX450C 'Black Lithium'

AlabamaRebel

Easiest way I found to jack mine up was to use a small piece of 2x4 atop a low profile jack. I positioned the jack and 2x4 under the section of the swingarm that the pivot bolt runs through. That turned out to be the most stable lift point for me. Note: I took the shocks loose at the top and moved them down out of the way. That way the swingarm moves up and in line with the frame bottom.

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alexp

Hello everybody,
Does anybody khow how to adjust shifter angle to rise up like a inch or so, it's to close to the peg and my boot can't go under it.
Thank you

Alex.

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Henryinva

The shifter is on a splined shaft. Take the bolt out and take the shifter off. Turn it to where you want it and slide it back on the splined shaft. Reinstall the bolt and your done!

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