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

[1_v8_merc]

That front washer SHOULD be the locking washer.(behind the large nut)
It should be partially folded over, onto the nut, preventing it from coming loose.

To see which sprockets you have, look for inscriptions on them, it will say 530 or 630,etc.

It sounds like you have an incorrect sprocket/chain combination, or incorrect spacer issue which ****ed your chain up.
But it's also possible that you received a faulty chain, if you just threw it on and had not ridden yet.

 

[5t341th]

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

are you sure? i checked around. z1, ebay, JTsprockets

http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue/model/5755

 

[Badooka]

That's your rear looks right according to that data, What does your front sprocket read?

 

[5t341th]

well heres what the front looks like. that front sprocket washer isnt crushed in at all. looks OEM too

and heres the part number

looks like it all matches up fine.
I already purchased at 13t front sprocket, so i guess i'll just replace that. is that washer supposed to be crushed inwards? i don't see it in the manual at all
i guess i gotta go buy a 32mm socket.....

 

[Thumper88]

The washer is supposed to be bent over opposing flats on the nut...safety reasons.

According to the JT Sprocket site, those are the correct sprockets for your bike and the correct chain, 530-114 links.

I have the same brand chain (purchased from Amazon.com), and haven't had this issue. Same brand sprockets too.

 

[GateKeeper]

kinda dirty, but you get the idea

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[Billy Ricks]

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

530 is stock on the 700, don't go ballistic when you don't know what you're talking about.

 

[Billy Ricks]

Don't trust the factory alignment marks, mine are off by almost a half notch. Look up chain string alignment on the internet and use that technique. After that you can gauge how far off the alignment marks are for future adjustments.

 

[Clone]

Watched both your videos, it would seem that the chain is :-k damaged goods. I don't spend a lot on chain, nor do I get it really cheap. but side to side movement is non existent. Also once on the bike there should be no tight spots.
So without a lot of drama. I would suggest replacing it with another brand or getting a replacement from the ebay shop.

 

[Billy Ricks]

Looks like a schitty job of pressing the chain together and staking the pins when it was assembled. I wouldn't run it. You can get great deals on good chain, you just have to do some looking. Chain and sprockets are one place I won't scrimp. I have 10,000 miles or so on my Regina chain and Vortex sprockets and they are nowhere near worn out. I've only adjusted the chain two or three times in those miles.

 

[5t341th]

Got it. Thanks guys. I've bought a replacement and will install when it comes. I'll update as that happens

 

[Badooka]

It is apparent that I made a mistake with the bike in the forum. I mistook the bike from being a 700 and thought it was 750. I made an error in response by telling you 630 was stock. So sorry for that. I did PM you and got no response.
Hope I can makeup for the wrong info to you at some further time in the forum.
If we withing reach this would warrant a large purchase of beverage of your choice.

 

[5t341th]

It is apparent that I made a mistake with the bike in the forum. I mistook the bike from being a 700 and thought it was 750. I made an error in response by telling you 630 was stock. So sorry for that. I did PM you and got no response.
Hope I can makeup for the wrong info to you at some further time in the forum.
If we withing reach this would warrant a large purchase of beverage of your choice.

haha no worries. i did pm you back i think. maybe it didnt get to you.
lets see what happens with the new chain

 

[Billy Ricks]

It is apparent that I made a mistake with the bike in the forum. I mistook the bike from being a 700 and thought it was 750. I made an error in response by telling you 630 was stock. So sorry for that. I did PM you and got no response.
Hope I can makeup for the wrong info to you at some further time in the forum.
If we withing reach this would warrant a large purchase of beverage of your choice.

We all do it, I've had my bell rung over the 10% rule on tire pressures before. I used to quote that you want to see about a 3 lbs rise hot vs cold. Close enough for most people.