FTR 1200 S Chain Tension Measurement & Adjustment

[Ab.riyami]

Hello,

Noticed the dealer kept my chain tension too tight, user manual says between 33 & 40 mm but I've measured it to be 25mm.

Before adjusting it to the correct tension I need to check on something, the user manual doesn't specify if the motorcycle must rest on the kickstand or on a lift to measure the chain tension, so was wondering if I should measure it on the kickstand or with the rear tire lifted?

any thoughts?

 

[Max Kool]

Please be aware of how Indian specifies the chain tension. It's the distance between the chain and the swingarm, NOT the up-down play. Your 25mm mean nothing if you measure the wrong way. 25mm measured the proper way means it's too loose, not too tight.

 

[Ab.riyami]

Please be aware of how Indian specifies the chain tension. It's the distance between the chain and the swingarm, NOT the up-down play.

You are a Champ!

I was measuring it wrongly, funny how the user manual says nothing about this!

 

[S2Davies]

Just in case anyone wants a visual, check out (1) FTR 1200 Drive Chain Lubrication and Adjustment - Indian Motorcycle - YouTube

 

[Deleted member 706]

Aaah OK thanks Max.
Now where are my Grandfather's old fishing scales?

 

[mcpt1]

Is a 2022 service manual available?

 

[motocroft]

Is a 2022 service manual available?

2022 Indian FTR Owner’s Manual (polarisportal.com)

 

[Max Kool]

you old fashioned peeps..

 

[Staedtler]

Chain Monkey.

https://www.tru-tension.co.uk/product/cm-motorcycle/

 

[TPrescott]

Check and adjust at the tight spot of the chain as well.

 

[Deleted member 706]

Check and adjust at the tight spot of the chain as well.

When you find that you have a tight spot it's indicative of some wear and tear so it's time to be more mindful of chain adjustment.

 

[R. Warshawsky]

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you old fashioned peeps..

This may be the best post I have ever seen...🤣🤣🤣

 

[Deleted member 706]

This may be the best post I have ever seen...🤣🤣🤣

That's a good way to measure resistance 😳😜

 

[DJ121]

Please be aware of how Indian specifies the chain tension. It's the distance between the chain and the swingarm, NOT the up-down play. Your 25mm mean nothing if you measure the wrong way. 25mm measured the proper way means it's too loose, not too tight.

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This brother brings some fire and also brings good information

 

[R. Warshawsky]

This brother brings some fire and also brings good information

Max Kool...born with a socket wrench in one hand and a computer mouse in the other...he's one of our mainstays on the forum.

 

[broncoguy27]

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you old fashioned peeps..

If you turn the dial on the meter, you will get more voltage. LOL