T500 Chain Question
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T500 Chain Question
I have finished my T500 restoration and I noticed that the distance between the chain and the rear tyre of around 5-6mm which seems really close - is this correct? The rear wheel alignment is correct.
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Re: T500 Chain Question
As long as there is no mis-alignment between the front and rear sprockets (and if standard there shouldn't be) and the chain is not actually hitting the tyre you are fine.
Cheers Geoff
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Re: T500 Chain Question
what size tyre have you put on.
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Re: T500 Chain Question
Continental 4.00-18 64S
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Re: T500 Chain Question
Tyre size is Ok. reason I asked as I have seen some with larger tyres (4.50) and they tend to rub on the chain guard which shows how close it is normally.
1969 T500
1973 T500
1971 T500 (being restored)
1976 GT500 (being restored)
2012 Ninja 650
1973 T500
1971 T500 (being restored)
1976 GT500 (being restored)
2012 Ninja 650