If you want to give me a smart A reply don't. Nobody is perfect and yes I have a shop manual. I am not a moron but with the bike on the stand, at what point on the swingarm let's say are you checking chain tension and what should the measurement be? Also, are any of you guys taking the chain protector off? The plastic cover that I guess is to keep crap from flying off chain or help prevent stuff from getting caught in chain!!
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2011 TE310 chain tension-yes again
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husky bom
Husqvarna
A Class
Do look on past posts there is lots of info on this it has been talked about 100 times ........
Catang5oh
Husqvarna
A Class
Personally, i stick a socket between the chain and swingarm right in front of the plastic chainguard. I use a 36mm cause it gets the slack real close to correct. I adjust the chain till no slack is present in the lower section, there will be tension against the socket when you remove it. Just an old race trick that made it easier. I will try to post a pic later.
I do the same. just on the rear side of that chain guide vertical lip. In my opinion though a bit loose is better. That rubber that they use in the rear chain guard is soft. On my 2010 I had mine a bit tighter and that stuff wore out like butter. Now I just make it on the loose side of that socket size.
robertk61
Husqvarna
A Class
This is how I did mine.
I had the shock removed to replace the spring, so (when sitting on a stand) lifted the swingarm to perfectly vertical (max length on the chain) and adjusted it correctly with about 10mm play. Then I let the swingarm hang fully (with the shock back in) and marked a point on the swingarm where I can push the chain up and have about 10mm clearance to the swingarm. Now I know when it is correctly tensioned and can check it very easily.
I had the shock removed to replace the spring, so (when sitting on a stand) lifted the swingarm to perfectly vertical (max length on the chain) and adjusted it correctly with about 10mm play. Then I let the swingarm hang fully (with the shock back in) and marked a point on the swingarm where I can push the chain up and have about 10mm clearance to the swingarm. Now I know when it is correctly tensioned and can check it very easily.
OlderHuskyRider
Husqvarna
Pro Class
I found a piece of PVC that is the size that gives me the slack the manual calls for.
) marking for chain slack. I've got a metric socket with 35 mm OD to gauge with every oil change. Stock sticker is LONG gone. Sharpie needs refreshed a couple times a year.
RailwayRog
Husqvarna
A Class
Curious, why did you replace the spring? I weigh in at 226lb geared up, should I be looking at a stiffer spring for my 2011 310?
OlderHuskyRider
Husqvarna
Pro Class
On my TE450, I weigh in at 200 fully suited, my spring tension is almost maxxed out. If I add any more pounds, I will need a new spring myself.
robertk61
Husqvarna
A Class
I weigh exactly the same geared up and couldn't get the sag right, went to a 5.6 kg and I think it is still too soft. I reckon I need a 6.0? Racetech have finally updated their search function for these and it recommends a 6.0kg also.