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10-20-2010, 06:02 PM | #17 |
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Where do you get these chain extenders?? I don't know if I need them but it would be nice to have them on hand, Thanks
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10-20-2010, 06:09 PM | #18 | |
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10-20-2010, 06:19 PM | #19 |
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So I pulled the extender assembly on the rear jug and here’s what I found:
It looks like the distance from fully retracted to fully extended is roughly .705 inch. When pulled, it was extended about .550 which only leaves about .155 left. I think it’s time to get some extenders on order. Thanks for the advice to check the travel. Just for reference, my 08 has 19415 on the odometer.
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10-20-2010, 06:25 PM | #20 |
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Good idea to order them Dave. My '07 had 26,000 on the dial when I installed my extenders. I had very little travel left.
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10-20-2010, 06:33 PM | #21 |
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How many extra miles do the tensionors add?
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10-20-2010, 07:02 PM | #22 | |
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Kawasaki just didn't bank the curve on having enough travel to chain stretch in their tensioners.
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10-20-2010, 07:25 PM | #23 |
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I just ordered my extenders tonight and 5 minutes later I get a shipping confirmation and a tracking number. I should have them in no time.
Chuckster, you are the poster child for customer service!
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10-20-2010, 07:30 PM | #24 |
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Well you caught me at the right time as I'm sitting here doing my office work, now that the day is over.... There is a good chance you will have them by Saturday.
Thanks again
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10-20-2010, 07:44 PM | #25 |
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Thanks for the video, it is nice to know what it sounds like when it happens. I will check mine this winter. I just got my bike a year ago and it only had 3,000 kms on it so I should have lots of time, but I think I will order a set just to have on hand for when that inevitable day comes.
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10-20-2010, 08:29 PM | #26 |
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Well he's definitely the poster child for something
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10-20-2010, 08:31 PM | #27 |
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I usually give it a good wash every few days, although the last few weeks Ive neglected it because of a rainey spell.
When Im on the road on a trip I usually wash it in the motel parking lot evry morning most times.
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10-20-2010, 08:39 PM | #29 | |
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Go to Gadgets sight and it is well explained there how to measure how much travel is left or not. You don't gain anything by adding them way ahead of time.
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10-20-2010, 08:50 PM | #30 |
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I ordered my extenders saturday night and recived my in the mail today. I live in tennessee. Chucksters pretty fast don;t ya think Going to put them in tommorow. mikyger
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