Need help. Just replaced chain and now too much side to side slack

[5t341th]

hey guys i just replaced my new chain on. its 530 with 114 links just like OEM states.
The problem I am having is that there is too much side to side play IMO. It moves quite a bit and i dont feel too safe with it as is.
As of now, the adjusters are even on both sides (on the same notches)
when i use the adjusters to tighten the left side, it causes the chain to become very tight. could my chain be too short for my application?

the adjusters are at the second notch on the swing arm on both sides. and the chain tension is about 1.5" of free play at the middle of the chain
heres a video showing the side-to side play
http://youtu.be/DVUUneuRWIA

 

[1980GS1000E]

That looks like a very cheap chain. No, it should not do that. Return it and buy a good one.

 

[JEEPRUSTY]

Your adjustment marks are likely off.
It look to me as if the wheel and sprocket are cocked so the front is turned slightly to the right.

The slapping is caused by the chain coming off the rear at an angle and then being "straightened" to align with the front sprocket.

 

[Badooka]

Did you get the 6mm spacer with your new front sprocket?
With a 530 conversion you should have a different size chain- mine went up to a 118 link.
After seeing that video- do not ride like that- very unsafe!
Give Z1 a call and tell them what you need- they will match you up perfectly for the conversion.

 

[5t341th]

I didn't replace the sprockets. They are new from the PO. Chain is OEM 530 with 114 links
This is a 85 700e

 

[7981GS]

That chain is garbage.

Eric

 

[5t341th]

how come the chain is garbage? how do you tell the chain is no good?
its a Volar brand with o-rings
i got it on ebay.
this is the brand i got

 

[7981GS]

how come the chain is garbage? how do you tell the chain is no good?

Have YOU WATCHED YOUR video?????
Garbage!

Eric

 

[5t341th]

Have YOU WATCHED YOUR video?????
Garbage!

Eric

well i have no others to compare to. this is my first chain bike and first replacement ever

 

[Guest]

the chain looks bent. I don't think it is though.
I would try tightening the chain to take out all the slack, lubricate it and run it on the centerstand only. That may straighten it out.
then set the tension properly and see what it is like, check the tension in more than one spot on the chain, It may be OK.
If not deal with it through the manufacturer and/or the supplier

 

[7981GS]

That chain is kinked sideways in several locations.
It should not be going sideways at all.
I am trying to load a video that I just took of an old worn out chain that looks to be in a lot better shape.
I am not going to adjust it or take the chain guard off at this hour of the night but here goes nothing...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9cysMvRH_M&feature=youtu.be

Eric

 

[5t341th]

I noticed one thing.
I have a delrin type of material towards the front of the swingarm that i guess is there for the chain to rub against. it seems to have deep grooves from the old chain. it seems to make the new chain follow the grooves that are on there. are these supposed to be changed out as well?

it is #11 on the diagram

 

[7981GS]

Not necessarily.
Adjust the chain correctly and it might hit that from time to time only.
Replace if it is getting thin enough to be close to hitting the metal.

Eric

 

[1_v8_merc]

I have the same chain, mine also had a wobble spot(very minimal compared to that), I tightened it up a little bit, went for a ride, came back and it was straight.
I've beaten the **** out of my Volar, it's still holding perfect slack, no wobble.

Also...are you absolutely SURE that the previous owner has the proper sprockets, and proper spacers were used?

 

[JEEPRUSTY]

I love my Tsubaki chain
pricy but nor discenrible side play

in fact it is so solid side to side that it s a PITA to get on the bike.

Tsooooooooo Bacheeee

 

[Spyder]

That chain is just plain BENT ! ! ! No other way to look at it... You could try and lay it out on the floor, and at the bent spots (especially that nasty one) try to bend them back out. I would seriously recommend just sending it back to seller for another one. Did you get it from an Ebay supplier or just a seller with one chain? If just a seller, likely why he sold it. I would be very wary of Ebay parts...

Tightening the chain and riding to "maybe" get the kink out can cause even MORE problems... Just my 2cents...

 

[5t341th]

I have the same chain, mine also had a wobble spot(very minimal compared to that), I tightened it up a little bit, went for a ride, came back and it was straight.
I've beaten the **** out of my Volar, it's still holding perfect slack, no wobble.

Also...are you absolutely SURE that the previous owner has the proper sprockets, and proper spacers were used?

Doesn't this bike come stock with a 530 chain? Why would there be spacers? Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't spacers for those that converted?
I do notice in the front sprocket that there's a pretty large washer behind that large nut. Theres no lock washer on there. I purchased a new front sprocket from z1 and the previous owner put a newer rear sprocket on. How do I tell if the rear sprocket is the correct one? There is a part number on there though

 

[Badooka]

NO!!!!!!!! 530 is not stock- you may still have the original 630 sprockets on the bike and a 530 chain is a recipe for death. You need to change the sprockets to match that chain! Don't ride it until you verify that configuration and make the changes. Seriously

 

[Spyder]

The rear sprocket should also be stamped how meant teeth, and what size, ie. 630, or 530. Make sure you check both side of the sprocket, they could have put it on backwards...

 

[Crankthat]

Your adjustment marks are likely off.
It look to me as if the wheel and sprocket are cocked so the front is turned slightly to the right.

The slapping is caused by the chain coming off the rear at an angle and then being "straightened" to align with the front sprocket.

Agreeing with JEEPRUSTY your marks on tensioner proably off at factory or other issues. To have a bent chain would cause inner links to press against outer links causing those links to bind up i would think.