VFR 400 NC30 chain tensioning

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james1528
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VFR 400 NC30 chain tensioning

Post by james1528 » Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:18 am

Hi I have got a loose chain on my vfr and I can't see where you tension it from.. Anyhelp?

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Re: VFR 400 NC30 chain tensioning

Post by Andy666 » Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:53 am

The nc30 uses an eccentric hub, so you'll need to slacken the hub pinch bolt off and use a c-spanner to turn the whole hub round with the teeth.

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Re: VFR 400 NC30 chain tensioning

Post by scotjell » Sun Jul 08, 2012 12:12 pm

Please please don't use a drift or screwdriver or else you'll chew up the lugs and then it'll be a new hub! You can get the spanners on flea bay or use jap4performance/tyga. Gavin is on here from jap4. usually offers free delivery.

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Re: VFR 400 NC30 chain tensioning

Post by james1528 » Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:30 pm

Thank you for the help! what size C spanner do i need? and is the bolt a 32mm? :S

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Re: VFR 400 NC30 chain tensioning

Post by nazzurro_19 » Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:49 pm

bolts a 17mm i think you will find

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Re: VFR 400 NC30 chain tensioning

Post by hannakournikova » Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:49 pm

James - IIRC the pinch bolt is 17mm - as for C spanner.... err pass!

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Re: VFR 400 NC30 chain tensioning

Post by james1528 » Sun Jul 08, 2012 6:18 pm

Thank you :) I'm going to buy that tonight and get that chain tight! :) thank you for all the help! :) when I'm insured I'll have to come on a ride out :)

James

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