2016 dyna chain conversion
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From: New Jersey
I have no experience with an actual Dyna chain conversion, but have had plenty of other bikes with chains... Nemo's method is right on. I would double check that the sprocket alignment is correct. Also, did you get the sprockets and chain as a set, or did you pick them out individually? If so, make sure that everything is made for the same chain pitch. In all likelihood the wrong chain wouldn't fit on the wrong sprockets, but... Just brainstorming.
Also, have someone measure the slack when you're sitting on an upright bike. As Nemo said, it is possible that you need a tensioner...
Or, it's always possible that I'm clueless!
Also, have someone measure the slack when you're sitting on an upright bike. As Nemo said, it is possible that you need a tensioner...
Or, it's always possible that I'm clueless!
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Some chain bounce is normal on the slack side of the chain (throttle on or off). Check the wear pattern on the rear sprocket and verify the wear patterns are the same on both sides of the sprocket, if not recheck your rear wheel alignment. If the patterns look good so is your sprocket alingment, find a nice down hill turn the engine off put the bike in neutral and go for a gravity ride and listen to the chain, it should be a smooth consistent whurr with no popping sounds, popping sounds indicate your sprocket alingment is off. If everything checks out, you just have a bouncy chain.
: Mike
: Mike
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Some chain bounce is normal on the slack side of the chain (throttle on or off). Check the wear pattern on the rear sprocket and verify the wear patterns are the same on both sides of the sprocket, if not recheck your rear wheel alignment. If the patterns look good so is your sprocket alingment, find a nice down hill turn the engine off put the bike in neutral and go for a gravity ride and listen to the chain, it should be a smooth consistent whurr with no popping sounds, popping sounds indicate your sprocket alingment is off. If everything checks out, you just have a bouncy chain.
: Mike
: Mike
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thats for the advice nemo .. the bounce is on both sides of the chain, I used the motion pro tool to align my sprocket with the chain it seems like its dead on. My concern with the bouncy chain is that the vibration is going to wear something out or loosen something up lol
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I would say if it passes the roll test, run it another 500 miles and it should smooth out as it takes a few miles for the chain and sprockets to get friendly. I would also call PBI explain what's going on and ask their opinion as I'm sure they will have a few words of advice, I have used their stuff for years on more than a few bikes and have found them very easy to deal with.
: Mike
: Mike
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